Bedford Borough, Bedford/Bletsoe/Honeydon/Knotting/Wymington/Wilden- Temporary Prohibition of Traffic, to allow for the proposed works.
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Bedford Borough Council
PUBLIC NOTICE
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
MOLIVERS LANE, BROMHAM 25 - 042
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 Molivers Lane, Bromham.
This temporary road closure is required to facilitate repairs to water pipe 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 19th August 2025 to 21st August 2025 The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Molivers Lane, Woodland Drive, Wingfield Road, Village Road.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 19th August 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
HARPUR STREET, BEDFORD 25 - 050
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 Harpur Street, Bedford from Lime Street to Dame Alice Street. Access will be maintained for businesses and residents affected by the closure.
This temporary road closure is required to facilitate highway improvement works 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 24hours from 26th August 2025 to 30th November 2025
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via St Loyes Street, Bromham Road, Union Street, Union Street Roff Avenue, Tavistock Street, The Broadway, De Parys Avenue, Dame Alice Street, Harpur Street.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 26th August 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 Bedford Borough Council Tel: 01234 718003.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
DANE STREET, BEDFORD 25 - 050
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bedford Borough Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, from turning right into Harpur Street from Dane Street.
This temporary right turn prohibition is required to aid traffic management for works on Harpur Street and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.
This temporary right turn prohibition is anticipated to be in operation 24 hours from 26th August 2025 to 30th November 2025 The Order came into operation on 26th August 2025,for a period of twelve months or until the temporary right turn prohibition is no longer required, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Bedford Borough Council Tel: 01234 718003.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
ONE WAY SUSPENSION
ST LOYES STREET, BEDFORD 25 - 050
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to suspend the one way system on St Loyes Street, Bedford from Allhallows to Lime Street Bedford. This temporary one way suspension is required to aid traffic management whilst highway improvement works are carried out on Harpur Street Bedford and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.
This temporary one way suspension is anticipated to be in operation 24 hours from 26th August 2025 to 30th November 2025
The proposed Order will come into operation on 26th August 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 Bedford Borough Council Tel: 01234 718003.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY 30 MPH SPEED RESTRICTION ORDER 2025
BEDFORD ROAD RISELEY, RISELEY ROAD BLETSOE,
NORTH END BLETSOE 25 - 034
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 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 Bedford Road Riseley, Riseley Road Bletsoe, North End Bletsoe at a speed exceeding 30 mph.
This temporary 30 mph speed restriction is required for safety of the public and workforce for a reinforcement project and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.
This temporary 30 mph speed restriction is anticipated to be in operation 24 hours from18th August 2025 to 24th October 2025 The Order will come into operation on 18th August 2025, for a period of twelve months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) Tel 08081 642252.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
MANOR FARM LANE, HONEYDON 25 - 046
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 Manor Farm Lane, Honeydon. This temporary road closure is required to replace a telegraph pole 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 09:00 to 17:00 hours from 26th August 2025 to 27th August 2025. The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Manor Farm Lane, Begwary Lane, Mill Road, Staploe Road, Lower Honeydon Lane.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 26th August 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 Road Traffic Management Ltd.on behalf of Openreach Tel: 07773 715757.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
KNOTTING GREEN, KNOTTING 2025 - 037
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 Knotting Green, Knotting outside Strawberry Cottages 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 26th August 2025 to 1st September 2025 The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Knotting Green, Melchbourne Road, Knotting Road, Swineshead Road, High Street, Bedford Road, Riseley Road, North End, C26 Bletsoe From A6 Rushden Road Sharnbrook To Uc33 Mill Road Thurleigh, Rushden Road.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 26th August 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 CityFibre Tel: 03450 179600.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
CLYDE CRESCENT, BEDFORD
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 Clyde Crescent, Bedford.
This temporary road closure is required to facilitate a new water supply 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 09:00 to 17:00 hours from 9th September 2025 to 11th September 2025 The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Bourneside,, Humber Avenue, Clyde Crescent.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 9th September 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
PODINGTON ROAD, WYMINGTON
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 Podington Road, Wymington railway bridge.
This temporary road closure is required to facilitate bridge inspection 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
09:00 to 15:00 hours 9th September 2025
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Podington Road, High Street, Wymington Lane, Bedford Road, Rushden Road, Mill Road, Kennell Hill, Church Lane, Odell Road, Dungee Road, Harrold Road, Hinwick Road, Bozeat Road, Village Street, Wymington Road
The reverse route applies
The proposed Order will come into operation on 9th September 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 Centurion Traffic Management on behalf of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd Tel: 01132 775360.
Paul Pace, Chief Officer Environment, Borough Hall,
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
(WILDEN: PART OF FOOTPATH NO 14)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC)
ORDER 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Order has been made by Bedford Borough Council on 9th August 2024, extended on 14th February 2025 the effect of which will be to prohibit any person proceeding on foot along the length of Wilden: Part of Footpath No 14 which extends from Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) TL 0852 5507 to OS GR TL 0928 5514 has been continued in force with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport until 19th February 2026.
This closure is required due to holes in the surface of the footpath caused by animals. The closure will continue from Wednesday 20th August 2025 for a period of six months.
The alternative routes for users while the closure is in operation is to walk from OS GR TL 0852 5507 south west along Ravensden Road to the junction with Bridleway No 36, OS GR TL 0839 5503. Then proceed in a south easterly direction to OS GR TL 0867 5458 and follow north east onto footpath A11 to OS GR TL 0928 5514 and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 20th August 2025 for a period not exceeding six months or until the works which it is proposed to carry out on or near to the footpath 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 telephone Highways Helpdesk on
(01234) 718003
Dated: 14th August 2025
Craig Austin, Director of Environment, Borough Hall,
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP
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