Bedford Borough: Kempston, Bromham, Bedford - Various Traffic Regulations
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BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC NOTICE
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
BEDFORD ROAD, KEMPSTON 25 – 092
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 Bedford Road, Kempston Junction with Halsey Road side of Addison Park.
This temporary road closure is required to facilitate remedial reinstatement 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 09:30 to 15:00 hours from 2nd December 2025 to 3rd December 2025
The proposed Order will come into operation on 2nd December 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
QUENBY WAY, BROMHAM 25 – 082
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 Quenby Way, Bromham from Stagsden Road to Mayhew Close including the junctions of Jackman Close , Brett Drive, Symonds Close.
This temporary road closure is required to facilitate re surface carriageway 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 15:30 hours from 3rd December 2025 to 18th December 2025
The proposed Order will come into operation on 3rd December 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.
Dated 20th November 2025
Paul Pace, Chief Officer Environment, Borough Hall,
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
(BROMHAM RD, BEDFORD)
(PROHIBITION OF RIGHT TURNS, EXCEPT BUSES) ORDER 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 30th October 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 Prohibition of Right Turn, except buses, from Greyfriars onto Bromham Road, Bedford.
Date of Operation This Order will come into force on 3rd November 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
(BEDFORD CONTROLLED PARKING ZONE)
(PROHIBITION AND RESTRICTION OF WAITING AND
LOADING AND PARKING PLACES) ORDER 2017
(AMENDMENT NO.31) ORDER 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 30th October 2025 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below:
Effect of the Order.
1. To revoke all existing waiting and loading restrictions, taxi bays, bus stops and replace with the following:-
“No waiting at any time” restrictions (double yellow lines) and “No loading at any time” restrictions (double kerb blips) on the following lengths of road:
| A | Greyfriars, Bedford |
| (i) | On the north side of its western leg, extending from a point approx. 40 metres south of the centre of Beckett Street in a south-easterly and then easterly direction to a point approx. 51 metres east of the projected centre of Alexandra Place. |
| (ii) | On the south side of its western leg, extending from its junction with Alexandra Place in a westerly direction for a distance of approx. 84 metres, and in an easterly direction for a distance of approx. 66.5 metres. |
| (iii) | On the west side of its southern leg, extending from a point approx. 39 metres north of the projected centre of Saffron Close for a distance of approx. 46.5 metres in a northerly direction. |
| (iv) | On the east side of its southern leg, extending from a point approx. 8 metres south of the centre of Saffron Close (the end of the crossing controlled zone) for a distance of approx. 52 metres in a southerly direction (the start of the existing crossing controlled zone). |
| (v) | On the east side of its southern leg, extending in a northerly direction from a point approx. 7.5 metres north of the north side of Midland Road to a point approx. 13 metres north of the north side of Midland Road. |
2. To introduce new “No waiting at any time” restrictions (double yellow lines) on the following lengths of roads:
| A | Greyfriars, Bedford |
| (i) | On the east side of its western leg, extending from its junction with Bromham Road in a southerly direction to a point approx. 20 metres south of the centre of Beckett Street. |
| (ii) | On the west side of its western leg, extending from its junction with Bromham Road in a southerly direction to a point approx. 174.5 metres north of the centre of Alexandra Place. |
| (iii) | On the west side of its western leg, extending from a point approx. 147 metres north-east of the centre of Alexandra Place for a distance of approx. 9.5 metres in a northerly direction. |
| (iv) | On the west side of its western leg, extending from a point approx. 99 metres north-east of the centre of Alexandra Place for a distance of approx. 8.5 metres in a northerly direction. |
| (v) | On the east side of its southern leg, extending from a point approx. 46.5 metres north of the centre of Saffron Close (the end of the Bus Stop) for a distance of approx. 20 metres in a southerly direction. |
| (vi) | On the east side of its southern leg, extending from a point approx. 90.5 metres north of the centre of Saffron Close (the end of the Bus Stop) to its junction with Hassett Street. |
| (vii) | On the north side of its western leg, extending from its junction with Hassett Street for a distance of approx. 4 metres in a westerly direction. |
| B | Hassett Street, Bedford |
| (i) | On its west side, extending from a point approx. 45.5 metres south of the centre of Beckett Street for a distance of approx. 13 metres in a southerly direction. |
| (ii) | On its west side, extending from a point approx. 63.5 metres south of the centre of Beckett Street to its junction with Greyfriars. |
| (iii) | On its east side, extending from its junction with Greyfriars for a distance of approx. 4.5 metres in a northerly direction. |
3. To introduce new “No stopping at any time except Taxis” restriction on the following length of road:
| A | Greyfriars, Bedford |
| (i) | On the western side of its southern leg, extending from a point approx. 23 metres north of the north side of Midland Road for a distance of approx. 40.5 metres in a northerly direction. |
4. To introduce “Pay & Display parking, maximum stay 2 hours, Monday - Saturday 8am - 6pm except Permit Holders (B)” on the following lengths of road:
| A | Greyfriars, Bedford |
| (i) | On the east side of its western leg, extending from a point approx. 20 metres south of the centre of Beckett Street for a distance of approx. 20 metres in a southerly direction. |
| (ii) | On the west side of its western leg, extending from a point approx. 107.5 metres north-west of the centre of Alexandra Place for a distance of approx. 39.5 metres in a northerly direction. |
| (iii) | On the west side of its western leg, extending from a point approx. 156.5 metres north-west of the centre of Alexandra Place for a distance of approx. 18 metres in a northerly direction. |
Date of Operation This Order will come into force on 3rd November 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 TOWN DEAL –
GREYFRIARS (TOUCAN CROSSING) ORDER 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above Order under section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 was made on 30th October 2025. The effect of the Order will be to introduce a new signalled crossing, as detailed below:
Effect of the Order:
To introduce a Toucan Crossing on Greyfriars, Bedford. The centre of the crossing will be approximately 68 metres east of the projected centre of Alexandra Place, Bedford.
Date of Operation This Order will come into force on 4th November 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 TOWN DEAL –
GREYFRIARS (CYCLE TRACKS) ORDER 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above Order under section 3 of the Cycle Tracks Act 1984 was made on 30th October 2025. The effect of the Order will be to introduce an off-carriageway cycle track, as detailed below:
Effect of the Order:
1. To introduce an off-carriageway cycle track at the following locations:
| A | Greyfriars, Bedford |
| (i) | Commencing on the west side of its southern leg, extending in a northerly direction from a point approx. 17.5 metres north of the northern side of Midland Road, continuing in a westerly direction on the southern side of the western section to its junction with Alexandra Place. |
| (ii) | Commencing on the north side of the western section, extending in a north-easterly direction from a point approx. 53 metres east of the projected centre of Alexandra Place to its junction with Hassett Street. |
| (iii) | Extending from the aforementioned north side of the western section, from a point in line with the projected junction with Hassett Street, (crossing Greyfriars) to the southern side of the western section of Greyfriars. |
| B | Hassett Street, Bedford |
| (i) | On its west side, extending from its junction with Greyfriars for a distance of approx. 25 metres in a northerly direction. |
| (ii) | Extending from the aforementioned west side of Hassett Street, from a point approx. 7.5 metres north of its junction with Greyfriars in an easterly direction (crossing Hassett Street) ending on the east side of Hassett Street. |
| C | Alexandra Place |
| (i) | On its west side, extending from its junction with Greyfriars in a southerly direction to the projected centre of Priory Street. |
Date of Operation This Order will come into force on 3rd November 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.
Dated: 30th October 2025
Craig Austin, Director of Environment, Borough Hall,
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP
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