Bedfordshire (Multiple Areas) - Temporary Prohibition of Traffic

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

PUBLIC NOTICE

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
GYPSY LANE, STAPLOE 25 – 111

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 Gypsy Lane, Staploe.

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate overhead cabling 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 15:30 hours 13th January 2026

The proposed Order will come into operation on 13th January 2026, 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 Sunbelt Rentals Ltd on behalf of Openreach Tel: 03700 500792.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
BRIDGEND CARLTON AND CARLTON ROAD, HARROLD 25 – 136

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 Bridgend End Carlton Carlton Road, Harrold from junction with Hall Close Harrold and The Moor Carlton.

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate coring 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 09:15 to 15:15 hours 12th January 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Carlton Road, High Street, Lavendon Road, Harrold Road, Bedford Road, Bridge Street, Turvey Loop, Turvey Road, The Causeway, Bridgend.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 12th January 2026, 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
TEMPORARY 40 MPH SPEED RESTRICTION) ORDER 2025
PAULA RADCLIFFE WAY, CLAPHAM 25 – 137

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 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 the whole length of Paula Radcliffe Way, Clapham at a speed not exceeding 40 mph.

This temporary 40 mph speed restriction is required for safety of the public and work force in order to facilitate drainage works and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

This temporary 40 mph speed restriction is anticipated to be in operation 24 hours from 5th January 2026 to 1st February 2026

The proposed Order will come into operation on 5th January 2026, 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 Bedford Borough Council Tel: 01234 718003.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025  
DEEP SPINNEY, BIDDENHAM 25 – 107 INCLUDING LAVENHAM DRIVE,
FRANKLYN GARDENS, FLEMING CLOSE BELMOUTHS

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 Deep Spinney, Biddenham from the junction of Days Lane to 47 Deep Spinney including Lavenham Drive, Franklyn Gardens, Fleming Close Belmouths.

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate carriageway re surfacing 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 18:00 hours from 26th January 2026 to 6th February 2026

The proposed Order will come into operation on 26th January 2026, 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
HIGH STREET, BEDFORD 25 – 123

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, Bedford outside 70.

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate a new gas 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 20:00 to 05:00 hours from 28th January 2026 to 29th January 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via St Pauls Square, Horne Lane, River Street, Greyfriars, Greyfriars Car Park, Union Street, Union Street Junction Roff Avenue Roundabout, Tavistock Street, The Broadway, De Parys Avenue.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 28th January 2026, 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 Chevron Traffic Management on behalf of Cadent Tel: 01652 656291.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
STANCLIFFE ROAD, BEDFORD 25 – 109

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 Stancliffe Road, Bedford s/o 45 to s/o 47.

This temporary road closure is required to build 2 x new joint boxes and lay approx. 9m of Duct in footway, verge and 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 24 hours from 17th January 2026 to 18th January 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Putnoe Lane, Chiltern Avenue, Pentland Rise, Stancliffe Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 17th January 2026, 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 centercomms.co.uk on behalf of Openreach Tel: 07909 965064.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
HOOKED LANE, WILSTEAD 25 – 102

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 Hooked Lane, Wilstead.

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate gas mains upgrade 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 12th January 2026 to 30th January 2026

The proposed Order will come into operation on 12th January 2026, 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 TMO highways on behalf of Cadent Tel:01379 676462.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
WOODFIELD LANE, RENHOLD 25 – 117

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 Woodfield Lane, Renhold from Green End to dead end.

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate water main renewal project to replace approx 465m of existing main 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 26th January 2026 to 22nd March 2026

The proposed Order will come into operation on 26th January 2026, 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
MENDIP CRESCENT, BEDFORD 25 – 112

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 Mendip Crescent, Bedford from 61 - 78.

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate new electrical connection 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 26th January 2026 to 3rd February 2026.

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Chiltern Avenue, Haylands Way.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 26th January 2026, 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 TMO Highways on behalf of UK Power Networks Tel: 07870 894801.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
RISBOROUGH ROAD, BEDFORD 25 – 105

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 Risborough Road, Bedford outside 39.

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 08:00 to 17:00 hours from 7th January 2026 to 9th January 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Risborough Road, Wendover Drive.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 7th January 2026, 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
PARK LANE, SHARNBROOK 25 – 108

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 Park Lane, Sharnbrook opposite Barley Croft.

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate stop tap 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 08:00 to 17:00 hours from 28th January 2026 to 30th January 2026

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

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 28th January 2026, 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
IVY LANE, WILSTEAD 25 – 101

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 Ivy Lane, Wilstead.

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate gas main upgrade 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 19th January 2026 to 13th February 2026

The proposed Order will come into operation on 19th January 2026, 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 TMO highways on behalf of Cadent Tel: 01379 676462.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
NORTHWOOD LANE, WILSTEAD 25 – 103

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 Northwood Lane, Wilstead.

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate gas mains upgrade 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 5th January 2026 to 23rd January 2026

The proposed Order will come into operation on 5th January 2026, 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 TMO highways on behalf of Cadent Tel: 01379 676462.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
IDDESLEIGH ROAD, BEDFORD, MARLBOROUGH ROAD,  
COVENTRY ROAD, AND HOWARD PLACE, CROMWELL ROAD 25 – 090

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 Iddesleigh Road, Bedford, including the Belmouths of Marlborough Road, Coventry Road, and Howard Place, Cromwell Road.

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate carriageway resurfacing, replacement of iron works, damaged kerbs and reinstatement of lining 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 12th January 2026 to 2nd February 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Hurst Grove, Winifred Road, Marlborough Road, Westbourne Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 12th January 2026, 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
MARLBOROUGH ROAD, COVENTRY ROAD, CROMWELL ROAD,
AND FAIRFAX ROAD BEDFORD 25 – 090

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 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 suspend the one way systems on Marlborough Road, Coventry Road, Cromwell Road, and Fairfax Road Bedford.

These temporary one way revocations are to aid traffic management for the safety of the work force and public whilst improvement works are carried out on Iddesleigh Road and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

These temporary one way prohibition(s) are anticipated to be in operation 24 hours from 12th January 2026 to 2nd February 2026

The proposed Order will come into operation on 12th January 2026, for a period of 12 months or until the proposed works have been completed. 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
CHADWELL END, PERTENHALL 25 – 113

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 Chadwell End, Pertenhall Adj Manorgate bungalow.

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate maintenance works on transformer & incorporate tree trimming on same day 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 16:30 hours from 27th January 2026 to 27th January 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Green End, Kimbolton Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 27th January 2026, 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 TMO HIghways on behalf of UK Power Networks Tel: 07870 894801.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
HOOKHAMS LANE, RENHOLD 25 – 110

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 Hookhams Lane, Renhold.

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate carriageway resurfacing 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 for two days only during the period below weather dependant 09:30 to 15:00 hours from 12th January 2026 to 16th January 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Church Lane, Norse Road, Goldington Road, St Neots Road, Water End, Green End, Top End, Church End, Wilden Road, Hookhams Lane.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 12th January 2026, 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 Paul Green Email; p.green@gray-and-sons.com Tel: 01582 750000 Mobile 24 hours 07768 745745.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
STAGSDEN ROAD, BROMHAM 25 – 100

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 Stagsden Road, Bromham land adjacent 164,

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate a new water connection 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 6th January 2026 to 8th January 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Stagsden Road, Box End Road, C46 Slip Road To A428, Bromham Bypass.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 6th January 2026, 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
HIGH STREET, BEDFORD 2025 – 117

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, Bedford.

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate removal of Christmas decorations 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 22:00 to 05:00 hours from 6th January 2026 to 7th January 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via St Peters Street, St Cuthberts Street, Castle Road, Newnham Road, The Embankment.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 6th January 2026, 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 4th December 2025

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