Various Roads in Bedford - Traffic & Footpath Orders

PUBLIC NOTICE

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025

KIMBOLTON ROAD, BOLNHURST 25 – 040

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along the length of Kimbolton Road, Bolnhurst from New Road to St Neots Road. There will be no access for equestrians. This temporary road closure is required to renew 10 km of water mains and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

This temporary road closure is anticipated to be in operation 24 hours from 14th July 2025 to 6th October 2025

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via

Diversion A 14th July to 6th October 2025 Kimbolton Road, Sunderland Hill, Thurleigh Road, Mill Road, Milton Road, C26 Bletsoe From A6 Rushden Road Sharnbrook To Uc33 Mill Road Thurleigh, North End, Riseley Road, Bedford Road, High Street, Keysoe Road, Mill Hill, Wybridge, Keysoe Row East, West End, Grays Grove, Colmworth Road, Little Staughton Road, Church Road, New Road

HGV diversion B 14th July to 20th August 2025 Kimbolton Road, Wybridge, Mill Hill, Pertenhall Road, Bedford Road, Chadwell End, Swineshead Road, Park Lane, London Road, High Street, Thrapston Road, Tilbrook Road (B645), Tilbrook Road, Church Lane, Three Shires Hill, The Green, Higham Road, Chelveston Road, A6 Higham Ferrers Bypass, John Clark Way, Rectory Road, Newton Road, High Street South, Wymington Road, Rushden Road, Paula Radcliffe Way, Milton Road, Highfield Road, Clapham Road, Manton Lane, Shakespeare Road, Bromham Road, Beverley Crescent, Granet Close, Union Street Junction Roff Avenue Roundabout, Tavistock Street, The Broadway, De Parys Avenue, Dame Alice Street, St Loyes Street, Union Street, St Peters Street, Goldington Road, Cleat Hill, Sunderland Hill

HGV diversion route C 21st August to 6th October 2025 Kimbolton Road, Mill Hill, Pertenhall Road, Park Lane, London Road, High Street, Thrapston Road, Tilbrook Road (B645), Three Shires Hill, Higham Road, Chelveston Road, A6 Higham Ferrers Bypass, A6 Rushden Bypass, Liberty Way, Bedford Road, Rushden Road, Paula Radcliffe Way, The Great Ouse Way, Bromham Bypass, The Branston Way, Ridge Road, Kempston Road, Britannia Road, Ampthill Road, Kingsway Roundabout, Rope Walk, Cardington Road, Longholme Way, Newnham Avenue, Goldington Road, Cleat Hill, Sunderland Hill. The reverse route applies The proposed Order will come into operation on 14th July 2025, for a period of 18 months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Anglian Water Tel: 08457 145 145.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025

PARK LANE, SHARNBROOK 25 – 038

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along the length of Park Lane, Sharnbrook.

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate lay duct and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. This temporary road closure is anticipated to be in operation 00:00 to 23:59 hours from 17th July 2025 to 23rd July 2025

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Park Lane, Rushden Road, Templars Way, Kennell Hill, High Street.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 17th July 2025, for a period of 12 months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Granemoregroup.co.uk on behalf of CityFibre Tel: 03450 179600.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025

KEYSOE ROW WEST, KEYSOE 25 – 023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along the length of Keysoe Row West, Keysoe Access will not be maintained for Equestrians. This temporary road closure is required to facilitate water mains replacement and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

This temporary road closure is anticipated to be in operation 24 hours from 14th July 2025 to 15th September 2025

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Keysoe Row West, Church Road, Wybridge, Kimbolton Road, Keysoe Row East.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 14th July 2025, for a period of 12 months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Anglian Water Tel: 08457 145 145.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025

FELMERSHAM BRIDGE, SHARNBROOK 25 – 033

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this Notice to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along Felmersham Bridge, Sharnbrook.

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate carriageway defect repairs and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. This temporary road closure is anticipated to be in operation 08:00 to 17:00 hours from 28th July 2025 to 30th July 2025

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Odell Road, High Street, Carlton Road, Bridgend, Felmersham Road, Hunts Lane.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 28th July 2025, for a period of 12 months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Anglian Water Tel: 08457 145 145.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025

SHARNBROOK ROAD, SOULDROP 25 – 036

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this Notice to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along Sharnbrook Road,Souldrop.

This temporary road closure is required to lay duct and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. This temporary road closure is anticipated to be in operation 08:00 to 18:00 hours from 28th July 2025 to 1st August 2025

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Stocking Lane, Rushden Road, Templars Way, Kennell Hill, High Street, Souldrop Road, Sharnbrook Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 28th July 2025, for a period of 12 months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact granemoregroup.co.uk on behalf of CityFibre Tel: 03450 179600.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025

HIGH STREET, PODINGTON 25 – 011

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this Notice to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along High Street, Podington junction Gold Street. This temporary road closure is required to facilitate repair water valve and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

This temporary road closure is anticipated to be in operation 24 hours from 28th July 2025 to 30th July 2025

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Wymington Road, Podington Road, Rushden Road, High Street South, Skinners Hill, Church Street, High Street, Wellingborough Road, Irchester Road, Knuston Spinney, Knuston Road, Station Road, Wollaston Road, Hinwick Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 28th July 2025, for a period of 12 months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Anglian Water Tel: 08457 145 145.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 16A

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025

ST CUTHBERTS STREET, BEDFORD 2025 – 031

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this Notice to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, from proceeding along that length of St Cuthberts Street, Bedford from St Peters Street to Lurke Street Bedford.

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate a street festival and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

This temporary road closure is expected to be in operation between 10:00 to 19:00 hours 27th July 2025

The alternative routes available for vehicles affected by the proposed Order are:- St Peters Street, High Street, Mill Street, Castle Road, Bushmead Avenue, Goldington Road, Kimbolton Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 27th July 2025 ,for a period of one day. For further information please contact Hatch Ventures Ltd t/a, S. Cuthbert’s Street Festival 2025 Tel: 07780 212691 email: Hello@beerflyshop.co.uk

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025

DAME ALICE STREET, CYCLE WAY BEDFORD 25 – 054

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council intend not less than seven days from the date of this Notice to make an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any cycle from proceeding along Dame Alice Street, cycle way Bedford from St Peters Street to Harpur Street Bedford.

These temporary cycle way closures are required to facilitate the implementation of a new cycle way and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

These temporary cycle way closures are anticipated to be in operation 24 hours from 28th July 2025 to 14th September 2025

The proposed Order will come into operation on 28th July 2025, for a period of 6 months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Bedford Borough Council Tel: 01234 718003.

Paul Pace, Chief Officer Environment, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

(THE PARISH OF CLAPHAM, BEDFORD) (PROHIBITION OF WAITING) ORDER 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 26th June 2025 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below:Effect of the Order:

1.  To extend existing ‘No waiting at any time’ restrictions (double yellow lines) on the following length of road:

A  High Street, Clapham

(i) On its south-western kerb, extending from the projected north-western boundary of no. 85 (the end of the existing no waiting at any time restriction) for a distance of approx. 73 metres in a north-westerly direction. Date of Operation This Order will come into force on 30th June 2025 or as soon as practicable after this date.

A Copy of the Order may be viewed at www.bedford.gov.uk/implementedtro. High Court Challenge: Any person who desires to question the validity of this Order or any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of that Act has not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of the date of this Notice, make application for that purpose to the High Court.

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

PROPOSE TO INTRODUCE NEW PARKING RESTRICTIONS AT THE JUNCTION OF KING EDWARD ROAD WITH QUEEN ALEXANDRA ROAD AND JUNCTION  OF KING EDWARD ROAD WITH BARKERS LANE, BEDFORD

Reason for Proposal:

Bedford Borough Council has received a request from Ward Councillors for new parking restrictions at the junction of King Edward Road with Queen Alexandra Road, Bedford and the junction of King Edward Road with Barkers Lane, Bedford. This is in response to concerns raised over inconsiderate parking at these locations which affects visibility and safety, so these restrictions are intended to remedy that.

Effect of the Order:

1.  To introduce ‘No waiting at any time’ restrictions (double yellow lines) on the following lengths of roads:

A   King Edward Road, Bedford

(i)    On both sides, extending from its junction with Queen Alexandra Road for a distance of approx. 10 metres in an easterly direction.

(ii)   On both sides, extending from its junction with Barker’s Lane for a distance of approx. 10 metres in a westerly direction.

B    Queen Alexandra Road, Bedford

(i)   On its eastern kerb, extending from the centre of King Edward Road for a distance of approx. 10 metres in both a northerly and southerly direction.

C   Barkers Lane, Bedford

(i)   On its western kerb, extending from the centre of King Edward Road for a distance of approx. 10 metres in both a northerly and southerly direction.

Relevant proposal documents are available for viewing on the council’s website at www.bedford.gov.uk/proposedtro and may also be examined during normal office hours at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP. The documents will be placed on deposit until 6 weeks after the Order is made or until it is decided not to continue with the proposal. For further information, please contact Andrew Prigmore at Bedford Borough Council on 01234 228341.

Comments supporting or objecting to the proposal should be put in an email, stating the grounds on which they are made, and sent no later than 31st of July 2025 to highway.consultations@bedford.gov.uk.

Order Title if made will be:

1.  Bedford Borough Council (Bedford Urban Area (North of the River Excluding Queens Park and CPZ Areas)) (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) Order 2009 (Amendment No.**) Order 20**.

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  

(PARISH OF WOOTTON, BEDFORD) (PROHIBITION AND RESTRICTION OF WAITING AND LOADING AND STOPPING) ORDER 2016  

(AMENDMENT NO.9) ORDER 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 19th June 2025 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below:Effect of the Order:

1.  To introduce ‘No waiting at any time’ restrictions (double yellow lines) on the following lengths of road:

A   Fields Road, Wootton

(i)    On both sides, extending in an easterly direction from the projected boundary between nos. 32 and 32a Fields Road to a point approx. 20 metres east of the centre of Summerfield Drive.

(ii)   On both sides, extending in an easterly direction from the projected boundary between nos. 33a and 33c Fields Road to a point approx. 24 metres east of the eastern side of Monoux Road.

B     Summerfield Drive, Wootton

(i)   On both sides, extending from the south-western side of Fields Road for a distance of approx. 36 metres in a south-westerly direction.

C    Monoux Road, Wootton

(i)   On both sides, extending from the northern side of Fields Road for a distance of approx. 23 metres in a north-easterly direction.

D    Bedford Road, Wootton

(i)    On its western side, extending from a point approx. 23.7 metres north of the centre of Cause End Road (the end of the existing no waiting at any time restriction) for a distance of approx. 47 metres in a northerly direction (to the start of the bus stop layby).

Date of Operation This Order will come into force on 23rd June 2025 or as soon as practicable after this date.

A Copy of the Order may be viewed at www.bedford.gov.uk/implementedtro. High Court Challenge: Any person who desires to question the validity of this Order or any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of that Act has not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of the date of this Notice, make application for that purpose to the High Court.

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

(40MPH SPEED LIMITS)  

(THURLEIGH ROAD, BOLNHURST) ORDER 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 19th June 2025 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below:

Effect of the Order:

1. To introduce a 40mph speed limit on the following length of road:

A  Thurleigh Road, Bolnhurst

(i)    From the end of the existing 40mph speed limit (approx. 19.5m metres west of the western side of the B660 Kimbolton Road), for a distance of approx. 670 metres in a westerly direction.

Date of Operation: This Order will come into force on 23rd June 2025 or as soon as practicable after this date.

A copy of the Order may be viewed at www.bedford.gov.uk/implementedtro. High Court Challenge: Any person who desires to question the validity of this Order or any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of that Act has not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of the date of this Notice, make application for that purpose to the High Court.

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  

PROPOSE TO INTRODUCE NEW PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN CAISTER ROAD AND OTHER ROADS, BEDFORD

Reason for Proposal: Bedford Borough Council has received a request from Ward Councillors for new parking restrictions at the junctions of various roads in the Putnoe Ward, Bedford. This is in response to concerns raised over inconsiderate parking at these locations which affects visibility and safety, so these restrictions are intended to remedy that.

Effect of the Order:

1.  To introduce ‘No waiting at any time’ restrictions (double yellow lines) on the following lengths of roads:

A   Caister Road, Bedford

(i)    On its north-east side, extending in a south-easterly direction from a point approx. 13 metres west of the centre of Powis Road to a point approx. 11 metres south-east of the centre of Goodrich Avenue.

(ii)   On its south side, extending in a south-easterly direction from a point approx. 13 metres west of the centre of Powis Road to a point approx. 21 metres south-east of the centre of Goodrich Avenue (the start of the existing ‘No waiting at any time’ restriction).

B     Powis Road, Bedford

(i)    On both sides of the road, from the north side of Caister Road extending for a distance of approx. 10 metres in a northerly direction.

(ii)   On its western side, extending from the centre of Cawdor Close for a distance of approx. 13 metres in both a northerly and southerly direction.

C    Goodrich Avenue, Bedford

(i)   On both sides of the road, from the south side of Caister Road extending for a distance of approx. 17.5 metres in a south-westerly direction.

D    Cawdor Close, Bedford

(i)   On both sides, from the west side of Powis Road extending for a distance of approx. 13 metres in a westerly direction.

E     The Graylings, Bedford

(i)   On both sides of the road, from the north-east side of Queen’s Drive extending for a distance of approx. 10 metres in a north-easterly direction.

F     Queen’s Drive, Bedford

(i)    On its north-eastern side, extending from the centre of The Graylings for a distance of approx. 19.5 metres in both a north-westerly and south-easterly direction.

G    Gilwell Close, Bedford

(i)   On both sides of the road, from the east side of Poplar Avenue extending for a distance of approx. 10 metres in an easterly direction.

H    Poplar Avenue, Bedford

(i)   On its eastern side, extending from the centre of Gilwell Close for a distance of approx. 12 metres in both a northerly and southerly direction.

J    Farnham Way, Bedford

(i)   On both sides of the road, from the south side of Tamworth Road extending for a distance of approx. 15 metres in a southerly direction.

K    Tamworth Road, Bedford

(i)    On its southern side, extending from the centre of Farnham Way for a distance of approx. 11 metres in an easterly direction, and approx. 14 metres in a westerly direction.

L    Haylands Way, Bedford

(i)    On its south-eastern side, extending from a point approx. 39 metres southwest of the projected centre of Chiltern Avenue (from the end of the existing ‘No waiting at any time’ restriction), for a distance of approx. 52 metres in a south-westerly direction (to the end of the existing ‘No waiting at any time’ restriction).

(ii)   On its north-western side, extending from the centre of Leasway for a distance of approx. 13 metres in both a north-easterly and south-westerly direction.

M   Greenacres, Bedford

(i)    On the inner kerb around the central island, extending from a point approx. 13 metres south-east of the centre of Hartshill (from the end of the existing ‘No waiting at any time’ restriction), in a south-easterly and continuing in a clockwise direction, then in a north-westerly direction, to a point approx. 10 metres south-east of the south-eastern side of Hartshill (to the end of the existing ‘No waiting at any time’ restriction).

(ii)   On its north-eastern side, extending from a point approx. 21.5 metres southeast of the projected boundary between nos. 14 and 16 Greenacres for a distance of approx. 8 metres in a south-easterly direction.

(iii)  On the south-western side of the south-western arm, extending from a point approx. 10 metres south-east of its junction with Hartshill (the end of the existing ‘No waiting at any time’ restriction) for a distance of approx. 5.5 metres in a south-easterly direction.

N     Hartshill, Bedford

(i)    On its north-western side, extending from the projected boundary between nos. 36 and 38, for a distance of approx. 12 metres in a north-easterly direction.

O     Stancliffe Road, Bedford

(i)    On its north-east side, extending from a point approx. 11 metres north-west of the centre of Hartshill (the end of the existing ‘No waiting at any time’ restriction) for a distance of approx. 10 metres in a north-westerly direction.

(ii)   On its north-east side, extending from a point approx. 11 metres south-east of the centre of Hartshill (the end of the existing ‘No waiting at any time’ restriction) for a distance of approx. 10 metres in a south-easterly direction.

P     Arundel Drive, Bedford

(i)    On its north-eastern side, extending from its junction with Bamburgh Drive for a distance of approx. 10 metres in a south-easterly direction.

(ii)   On its north-eastern side, extending from the south-eastern side of the vehicular access to Sudeley Walk (Bamburgh Drive rear access) for a distance of approx.

20 metres in a south-easterly direction.

(iii)  On its north-eastern side, extending from the centre of Ludlow Walk for a distance of approx. 14 metres in a north-westerly direction, and approx. 24 metres in a south-easterly direction.

(iv)  On its north-eastern side, extending from the centre of Corfe Road for a distance of approx. 11.5 metres in a north-westerly direction, and approx. 26 metres in a south-easterly direction.

Q    Bamburgh Drive, Bedford

(i)    On its south-eastern side, extending from the north-eastern side of Arundel Drive for a distance of approx. 10 metres in a north-easterly direction.

R     Vehicular access to Sudeley Walk (Bamburgh Dr. rear access), Bedford

(i)    On its south-eastern side, extending from the north-eastern side of Arundel Drive for a distance of approx. 11 metres in a north-easterly direction.

S     Ludlow Walk, Bedford

(i)    On its north-western side, extending from the north-eastern side of Arundel Drive for a distance of approx. 12.5 metres in a north-easterly direction.

(ii)   On its south-eastern side, extending from the north-eastern side of Arundel Drive for a distance of approx. 10 metres in a north-easterly direction.

T     Corfe Road, Bedford

(i)    On both sides, extending from the north-eastern side of Arundel Drive for a distance of approx. 10 metres in a north-easterly direction.

U     Wentworth Drive, Bedford

(i)    On its south-western side, extending from the centre of Dunster Gardens for a distance of approx. 19 metres in a north-westerly direction, and approx. 15 metres in a south-easterly direction.

V     Dunster Gardens, Bedford

(i)    On its north-western side, extending from the south-western side of Wentworth Drive for a distance of approx. 8.5 metres in a south-westerly direction.

(ii)   On its south-eastern side, extending from the south-western side of Wentworth Drive for a distance of approx. 11 metres in a south-westerly direction.

W    Colchester Way, Bedford

(i)    On its south-eastern side, extending from the projected boundary between nos. 14 and 16 for a distance of approx. 18 metres in a southerly direction (to the end of the southern projection of Colchester Way).

X     Leasway, Bedford

(i)    On both sides of the road, from the north-west side of Haylands Way extending for a distance of approx. 14 metres in a north-westerly direction.

Y     Dunvegan Way, Bedford

(i)    On its north-eastern side, extending from a point approx. 8.5 metres south-east of the south-east side of Putnoe Lane (the end of the existing ‘No waiting at any time’ restriction) for a distance of approx. 6.5 metres in a south-easterly direction.

(ii)   On its south-western side, extending from a point approx. 9 metres south-east of the south-east side of Putnoe Lane (the end of the existing ‘No waiting at any time’ restriction) for a distance of approx. 10.5 metres in a south-easterly direction.

Z     Dover Crescent, Bedford

(i)    On its north-western side, extending from a point approx. 13.5 metres west of the projected centre of Eastnor Gardens for a distance of approx. 30 metres in a north-easterly direction.

2.  To introduce “No waiting, Mon – Fri, 8:00 – 8:45am, 3:00 – 3:45pm” restrictions (single yellow line) on the following lengths of roads:

A    Greenacres, Bedford

(i)    On its north-eastern side, extending from a point approx. 4 metres north-west of the projected boundary between nos. 14 and 16 Greenacres for a distance of approx. 22 metres in a north-westerly direction.

B    Hartshill

(i)    On its north-western side, extending a point approx. 10 metres south-west of its junction with Greenacres (the end of the existing ‘No waiting at any time’ restriction) for a distance of approx. 15.5 metres in a south-westerly direction.

Relevant proposal documents are available for viewing on the council’s website at www.bedford.gov.uk/proposedtro, and may also be examined during normal office hours at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP. The documents will be placed on deposit until 6 weeks after the Order is made or until it is decided not to continue with the proposal. For further information, please contact Andrew Prigmore at Bedford Borough Council on 01234 228341.

Comments supporting or objecting to the proposal should be put in an email, stating the grounds on which they are made, and sent no later than 31st July 2025 to highway.consultations@bedford.gov.uk. Order Title if made will be:

1.  Bedford Borough Council (Bedford Urban Area (North of the River Excluding Queens Park and CPZ Areas)) (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) Order 2009 (Amendment No.**) Order 20**.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

(ODELL: BRIDLEWAY NO 31 AND FELMERSHAM: BRIDLEWAY NO 8 )

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2022

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the order made by Bedford Borough Council on 23rd December 2022, extended on 30th June 2023, 22nd December 2023 , 28th June 2024, and 20th December 2024 the effect of which will be to prohibit any person proceeding on foot or on horseback or lead a horse or cycle along the length of Odell: Bridleway No 31 and Felmersham: Bridleway No 8 which extends from its junction with Mill Lane Odell at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) SP 9652 5775 to the OS GR SP 9711 5712 junction with Carlton Road Felmersham has been continued in force with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport until 6th July 2026.

This temporary closure is required as the bridge is unsafe. The closure will continue from Monday 7th July 2025 for up to one year.

There is no alternative routes for users while the closure is in operation.

The Order will come into operation on 7th July 2025 for a period not exceeding one year or until the works which it is proposed to carry out on or near to bridleways have been completed, whichever is the earlier. If the works are not completed within one year the Order may be extended for a longer period with the consent of the Secretary of State for Transport.

For further information please telephone Highways Helpdesk on (01234) 718003

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

WYBOSTON CHAWSTON AND COLESDEN: PART OF FOOTPATH NO A10 AND FOOTPATH NO 10

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2022

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Order made by Bedford Borough Council on the 15th December 2022, extended on 1st September 2023 and the 21st June 2024 the effect of which will be to prohibit any person proceeding on foot along the length of part of public footpath No A10 and footpath No 10 Wyboston, Chawston, and Colesden which extends from Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) TL 1537 5536 to OS GR TL 1475 5572 has been continued in force with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport until 2nd July 2026.

This closure is required to facilitate works associated with the Improvement Scheme for the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbett.

The closure is to continue from Thursday 3rd July 2025 for up to one year.

There is no alternative route for footpath users while the closure is in operation. The Order will come into operation on 3rd July 2025 for a period not exceeding one year or until the works which it is proposed to carry out on or near to the footpaths have been completed, whichever is the earlier. If the works are not completed within one year the Order may be extended for a longer period with the consent of the Secretary of State for Transport.

For further information please telephone Highways Helpdesk on (01234) 718003

Dated: 3rd July 2025

Craig Austin, Director of Environment, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9 AP