Bedfordshire, Sandy/Clifton/Sutton/Tempsford/Stondon/Broom/Arlesey - Temporary Prohibition of Traffic, to allow for the proposed works.
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Central Bedfordshire
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(STOCKBRIDGE ROAD, CLIFTON)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026
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 Stockbridge Road, Clifton outside number 1.
This temporary closure is required to enable new water connection work 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 19 to 21 January 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period.
The alternative route for this closure is via Brickle Place, Newis Crescent, Broad St, Church St and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 19 January 2026 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 Anglian Water – 08457145145.
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(SUNDERLAND ROAD, SANDY)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026
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 Sunderland Road, Sandy from jct with Faynes Court to jct with Bedford Road.
This temporary closure is required to enable gas mains 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 19 January to 6 February 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period.
The alternative route for this closure is via Sunderland Rd, A1, Bedford Rd and vice versa. The Order will come into operation on 19 January 2026 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 TMO Highways – 07870894801.
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(HIGH STREET, SUTTON)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026
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, Sutton for the entire length of road.
This temporary closure is required to enable footway and carriageway patching work 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 6 to 8 January 2026 between the hours of 9am and 1530pm. The road will be closed at all times during this period.
The alternative route for this closure is via B1040, Biggleswade Rd, B1042, Sutton Rd and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 6 January 2026 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
(EVERTON ROAD AND EVERTON HILL, TEMPSFORD)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026
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 Everton Road and Everton Hill, Tempsford 20 metres either side of the level crossing.
This temporary closure is required to enable level crossing testing work 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 4th to 5th January 2026 between the hours of 11pm and 6am. The road will be closed at all times during this period.
The alternative route for this closure is via Sandy Rd, Everton Rd, Swaden, Potton Rd/B1042, Bedford Rd/B1042, At Sandy Roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto London Rd/A1, Everton Rd and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 4th January 2026 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
(ORCHARD WAY, LOWER STONDON)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026
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 Orchard Way, Lower Stondon outside number 9.
This temporary closure is required to enable comms pipe repair work 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 5 to 7 January 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period.
There is no alternative route for this closure.
The Order will come into operation on 5 January 2026 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 Anglian Water - 0800145145.
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(HIGH STREET, BROOM)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026
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, Broom from High Road to Southill Rd.
This temporary closure is required to enable drainage 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 5 to 13 January between the hours of 0800-1800. The road will be closed at all times during this period.
The alternative route for this closure will be via High Road, Gypsy Lane, Southill Rd, and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 5 January 2026 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 – 03003008049.
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL – NOTICE OF MAKING
WINCHESTER ROAD, SANDY WAITING RESTRICTIONS
On 16th December 2025 Central Bedfordshire Council made the below named Traffic Regulation Order which has the effect as follows:-
To introduce Parking for Disabled badge holders only on the following lengths of road in Sandy:-
1. Winchester Road, north-east side, from a point 2.5 metres south-east of the shared property boundary between No. 47 and No. 49 Winchester Road and extending in a north-westerly direction at a 90° angle, covering an area approximately 5 metres in length and 3 metres in width.
Order Title:- Central Bedfordshire Council (Bedfordshire County Council (District of Mid Bedfordshire) (Civil Enforcement Area and Special Enforcement Area) (Waiting Restrictions and Street Parking Places) (Consolidation) Order 2008) (Variation No.44) Order 2025.
Date of Operation:- The Order will come into operation on the 2nd January 2026.
Details will be provided on request by e-mailing highways.consultation@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
High Court Challenge:- Any person who desires to question the validity of the Order or of any provision contained therein on the ground that it is not within the powers of the relevant Section of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the ground that any requirement of that Section had not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of 16th December 2025, make application for the purpose to the High Court.
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL – NOTICE OF MAKING
MAYFIELD CRESCENT, LOWER STONDON WAITING RESTRICTIONS
On 16th December 2025 Central Bedfordshire Council made the below named Traffic Regulation Order which has the effect as follows:-
To introduce Parking for Disabled badge holders only on the following lengths of road in Lower Stondon:-
1. Mayfield Crescent, north side, from a point approximately 4.5 metres west of the boundary between No. 41 and No. 43 and extending in a westerly direction, covering an area approximately 6.6 metres in length and 2 metres in width.
Order Title:- Central Bedfordshire Council (Bedfordshire County Council (District of Mid Bedfordshire) (Civil Enforcement Area and Special Enforcement Area) (Waiting Restrictions and Street Parking Places) (Consolidation) Order 2008) (Variation No.46) Order 2025
Date of Operation:- The Order will come into operation on the 2nd January 2026.
Details will be provided on request by e-mailing highways.consultation@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
High Court Challenge:- Any person who desires to question the validity of the Order or of any provision contained therein on the ground that it is not within the powers of the relevant Section of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the ground that any requirement of that Section had not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of 16th December 2025, make application for the purpose to the High Court.
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL – NOTICE OF MAKING
REGENT STREET, THE MOWBRAYS, MOWBRAY CRESCENT, STOTFOLD WAITING RESTRICTIONS
On 16th December 2025 Central Bedfordshire Council made the below named Traffic Regulation
Order which has the effect as follows:-
To introduce No waiting at any time on the following lengths of road in Stotfold:-
1. Regent Street, east side, from the junction with The Mowbrays, extending in a north-easterly direction for approximately 21 metres.
2. The Mowbrays, north side, from the junction with Regent Street, extending in a south-easterly direction for approximately 10 metres.
3. Mowbray Crescent, south side, from the junction with Regent Street, extending in a south-easterly direction for approximately 10 metres.
4. Mowbray Crescent, north side,from the junction with Regent Street, extending in a south-easterly direction for approximately 10 metres.
5. Regent Street, east side, from the junction with Mowbray Crescent, extending in a north-easterly direction for approximately 10 metres.
Order Title:- Central Bedfordshire Council (Bedfordshire County Council (District of Mid Bedfordshire) (Civil Enforcement Area and Special Enforcement Area) (Waiting Restrictions and Street Parking Places) (Consolidation) Order 2008) (Variation No.51) Order 2025.
Date of Operation:- The Order will come into operation on the 2nd January 2026.
Details will be provided on request by e-mailing highways.consultation@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
High Court Challenge:- Any person who desires to question the validity of the Order or of any provision contained therein on the ground that it is not within the powers of the relevant Section of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the ground that any requirement of that Section had not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of 16th December 2025, make application for the purpose to the High Court.
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL – NOTICE OF MAKING
HITCHIN ROAD, ARLESEY WAITING RESTRICTIONS
On 16th December 2025 Central Bedfordshire Council made the below named Traffic Regulation Order which has the effect as follows:-
To introduce Parking for Disabled badge holders only on the following lengths of road in Arelesey:-
1. Hitchin Road, west side, from a point approximately 1.5 metres north of the shared property boundary between No. 112 and No. 114 and extending in a northerly direction, covering an area approximately 6.6 metres in length and 2 metres in width.
Order Title:- Central Bedfordshire Council (Bedfordshire County Council (District of Mid Bedfordshire) (Civil Enforcement Area and Special Enforcement Area) (Waiting Restrictions and Street Parking Places) (Consolidation) Order 2008) (Variation No.47) Order 2025.
Date of Operation:- The Order will come into operation on the 2nd January 2026.
Details will be provided on request by e-mailing highways.consultation@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
High Court Challenge:- Any person who desires to question the validity of the Order or of any provision contained therein on the ground that it is not within the powers of the relevant Section of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the ground that any requirement of that Section had not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of 16th December 2025, make application for the purpose to the High Court.
Central Bedfordshire Council Gary Powell
Priory House, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ Service Director, Highways 24 December 2025
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