Bedford Borough Area (Multiple Streets and Roads) - Various Traffic Orders

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(SALFORD ROAD, ASPLEY GUISE)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Central Bedfordshire Council intends 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 the length of Salford Road, Aspley Guise outside number 71 to 73.

This temporary closure is required to enable fire hydrant repair works to take place and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. Where possible access will be maintained to property and premises but may be restricted from time to time according to local signing.

It is expected that the works will take place from 1 to 3 September 2025. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure is via Salford Road, Crabtree Lane, Cranfield Road, Station Road, Weathercock Lane, West Hill, Church Street and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 1 September 2025 for a period of one month or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier.

For further information please contact Anglian Water – 0800145145.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(ICKWELL ROAD, UPPER CALDECOTE)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Central Bedfordshire Council intends 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 the length of Ickwell Road, Upper Caldecote outside Castlemore Development Entrance.

This temporary closure is required to enable Section 278 resurfacing works to take place and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. Where possible access will be maintained to property and premises but may be restricted from time to time according to local signing.

It is expected that the works will take place from 1 to 5 September 2025. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure is via Warden Road, Hill Lane, Hitchin Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 1 September 2025 for a period of one month or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier.

For further information please contact Harkmac Construction Ltd – 0780841680.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(CHURCH ROAD, FLITWICK)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Central Bedfordshire Council intends 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 the length of Church Road, Flitwick outside Priestly Farm.

This temporary closure is required to enable stop tap replacement works to take place and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. Where possible access will be maintained to property and premises but may be restricted from time to time according to local signing.

It is expected that the works will take place from 3 to 5 September 2025. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure is via Manor Way, Steppingley Road, Flitwick Road, Eversholt Road, Church Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 3 September 2025 for a period of one month or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier.

For further information please contact Anglian Water – 0800145145.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(PARK ROAD, WESTONING)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Central Bedfordshire 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 Road, Westoning near number 49.

This temporary closure is required to enable mains laying and meter bypass works to take place and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. Where possible access will be maintained to property and premises but may be restricted from time to time according to local signing.

It is expected that the works will take place from 18 to 22 August 2025. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure is via B530, B579, A5505, A505, A5228, A6, A507, A5120.

The Order will come into operation on 18 August 2025 for a period of one month or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier.

For further information please contact Anglian Water – 0800145145.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(HIGH STREET, CRANFIELD)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Central Bedfordshire 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 High Street, Cranfield outside numbers 20 to 52.

This temporary closure is required to enable bus stop amendment works to take place and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. Where possible access will be maintained to property and premises but may be restricted from time to time according to local signing.

It is expected that the works will take place from 18 August to 3 September 2025. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure is via Moulsoe Road, University Way, College Road, Crawley Road, Mill Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 18 August 2025 for a period of one month or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier.

For further information please contact Highways Helpdesk – 0300 300 8049.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(THE AVENUE, FLITWICK)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Central Bedfordshire 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 entire length of The Avenue, Flitwick.

This temporary closure is required to enable pre patching and micro asphalt surfacing works to take place and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. Where possible access will be maintained to property and premises but may be restricted from time to time according to local signing.

It is expected that the works will take place from 18 to 19 August 2025 between the hours of 8am and 6pm. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure is via Brookes Road, Hinksley Road and vice versa. The Order will come into operation on 18 August 2025 for a period of eighteen months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier.

For further information please contact Highways Helpdesk – 0300 300 8049.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(HARLINGTON: FOOTPATH NO. 2 AND WESTONING: PART OF FOOTPATH NO. 15)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025

Notice is hereby given that the Order made by Central Bedfordshire Council on the 14th February 2025 the effect of which will be to prohibit any person proceeding on foot along the length of that part of public footpath No.15, Westoning which extends from Ordnance Survey Grid Reference TL 0258 3111 to Ordnance Survey Grid Reference TL 0264 3109 and public footpath No. 2, Harlington which extends from Ordnance Survey Grid Reference TL 0262 3109 to Ordnance Survey Grid Reference TL 0331 3057 has been continued in force with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport until 19th February 2026

This temporary closure is required to enable site construction works to take place. The closure is expected to continue from 20th August 2025 for a further six months.

There is no alternative route along public rights of way for footpath users while the closure is in operation, however the developer may provide and sign an alternative route within their land. Further details, including a map, can also be found on the Council’s website at: https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/82/countryside/431/rights_of_way/2

The Order will continue in force until 19th February 2026 or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier. If the works are not completed within six months the Order may be extended for a longer period with the consent of the Secretary of State for Transport.

For further information, please contact Michelle Flynn, Rights of Way Officer, Tel: 0300 300 6072.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(RIDGMONT: PARTS OF BRIDLEWAY NO 4 AND FOOTPATH NO 13)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2023

Notice is hereby given that the Order made by Central Bedfordshire Council on the 21 July 2023 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 public:

I.  Bridleway No 4, Ridgmont which extends from Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) SP 9762 3669 to OS GR SP 9720 3652

And to prohibit any person proceeding on foot along the length of public:

II.  Footpath No 13, Ridgmont which extends from OS GR SP 9744 3676 to OS GR SP 9712 3660 has been continued in force with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport until 28 July 2026.

These temporary closures are required as there is a missing bridge crossing. The closures are expected to continue from 29 July 2025 for up to twelve months.

The alternative route for footpath and bridleway users while the closure is in operation will be:

Along Station Road.

Further details, including a map, can also be found on the Council’s website at: https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/82/countryside/431/rights_of_way/2

The Order will continue in force until 28 July 2026 or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier. If the works are not completed within twelve months the Order may be extended for a longer period with the consent of the Secretary of State for Transport.

For further information please contact Michelle Flynn, Tel: 0300 300 6072, Michelle.Flynn@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(PROHIBITION OF MOTOR VEHICLES) (BOAT.NO 33, SANDY LANE, ASPLEY HEATH)
PROPOSED EXPERIMENTAL VARIATION ORDER 2025

Notice is hereby given that Central Bedfordshire Council intends to vary the below named Experimental Order under Section 9, Part IV of Schedule 9 and Paragraph 27 of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and all other enabling powers, after consultation with the Chief Officer of the Police in accordance with Part III and Schedule 9 to the Act.

Order to be amended:

Central Bedfordshire Council Prohibition of Motor Vehicles (BOAT.No 33, Sandy Lane, Aspley Heath)

Proposed Experimental Order 2025

Effect of the Experimental Variation Order:-

To add an exemption to the Prohibition of Motor Vehicles on the following length of road in Aspley Heath:-

1.  Sandy Lane (BOAT 33), from the crossroads at Aspley Heath Lodge where Bridleway No. 4 meets Byway No.33 and extending in a south-westerly direction for approximately 687 metres (ending at the county boundary).

The exemptions to be added will be for the following;

* Invalid Carriages

Reason for Original Experimental Order: The decision was been made to propose to prohibit all motorised vehicles in order to address inappropriate usage of Sandy Lane Byway. Reported inappropriate usage includes anti-social behaviour, fly-tipping, racing and use of the Byway by unsuitable vehicles which have consequently damaged the road surface. The Prohibition of Motor Vehicles will prevent all motorised vehicles from using the Byway and this will be enforced using a coded gate and bollards.

Implementing this as an Experimental Order will enable the Council to monitor the scheme to assess it’s impact on addressing the anti-social behavior and its impact on the wider local area, and modify or remove it at any time should the need arise.

Reason for Variation to Experimental Order: It has been brought to our attention that invalid carriages can be mechanically propelled so by prohibiting all mechanically propelled vehicles we may be preventing some disabled users from legitimately accessing the byway.

Comments - Any comments should be sent in writing FAO Emily Hirst at the address below or by e-mailing highways.consultation@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk by 4th September 2025. Any objections must be in writing and state the grounds on which they are made. All objections must quote unique reference number TRO-030.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL PROPOSES TO INTRODUCE A PROHIBITION OF
MOTOR VEHICLES EXCEPT FOR ACCESS ON SHEEP LANE TO A4012 LONDON ROAD VIA
POTSGROVE AND CHURCH LANE, POTSGROVE

Reason for Proposal: The implementation of the vehicular restriction will aid in avoiding danger to persons or other traffic and/or for preventing the likelihood of any such danger arising, assist in facilitating the passage of traffic on the road or any other class of traffic (including pedestrians) and for preventing the use of the road by vehicular traffic of a kind which, or its use by vehicular traffic in a manner which, is unsuitable having regard to the existing character of the road or adjoining property.

Effect of the Order:

To prohibit motor vehicles (except for access) on the following lengths of road in Potsgrove: -

1. Sheep Lane to A4012 London Road Via Potsgrove, full length.

2. Church Lane, full length.

Please see plan for clarification on location.

Further Details may be viewed online at www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/publicstatutorynotices.

Comments should be sent by e-mail to highways.consultation@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk by 04 September 2025. Any objections must state the grounds on which they are made and must quote unique reference number TRO-036. If you want to send in your comments in writing, please send them to the address shown below FAO Emily Hirst.

Please note that any comments received will be redacted of personal information and uploaded onto the Central Bedfordshire Council website as part of a report on the scheme a few days before the proposal is discussed at the relevant Traffic Management Meeting, where it will remain in the public domain. If you do not wish for your comments to be part of the report, please state this explicitly within your response.

Order Titles: If made will be “Central Bedfordshire Council (Sheep Lane, Potsgrove) (Prohibition of Motor Vehicles Except for Access) Order 202*”

Central Bedfordshire Council                                                                      Gary Powell
Priory House, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ                     Assistant Director, Highways

14 August 2025