Bedfordshire, Kempston/Bedford/Elstow/Wootton - Temporary Prohibition of Traffic, to allow for the proposed works.

Bedford Borough Council

PUBLIC NOTICE

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025

ULLSWATER CLOSE, KEMPSTON 25 - 095

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 Ullswater Close, Kempston.

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate carriageway resurfacing, reinstate road markings and undertake civil & iron works/replacements. Cleanse & flush out existing gullies 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 2nd February 2026 to 19th February 2026

The proposed Order will come into operation on 2nd February 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

GADSBY STREET, BEDFORD 25 - 114

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 Gadsby Street, Bedford outside 17-19.

This temporary road closure is required to repair a 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 08:00 to 16:00 hours from 5th February 2026 to 9th February 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Lurke Street, St Cuthberts Street, Castle Road, Mill Street, Gadsby Street.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 5th February 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

A6 WIXAMS BYPASS, ELSTOW 25 - 153

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 A6 Wixams Bypass, Elstow from A421 roundabout to Bedford Road Wilstead roundabout.

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate Carriageway patching throughout Southbound and Northbound 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 06:00 hours Southbound to be closed on 28th & 29th Jan while Northbound remains open.

Northbound to be closed 30th January while Southbound remains open

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via A6 Wixams Bypass, Bedford Road, Bedford Road Service Road, Bedford Road Layby, Cotton End Road, Elms Lane, High Road, Carmichael Drive, The Highway, Tinkers Hill, Old Harrowden Road, A421 Wb Slip On From A600, A421 Wb Slip On From A600 To A421, A421 J A600 Join Sw, A421 From J A603 To J A600 Sw, A421 Wb From A600 Jcn To A6 Jcn, A421 From J A600 To J A6 Sw, A421 Through J A6 Sw, A421 Wb Slip Off From A421 To A6 Rdbt, A421 J A6 Leave Sw 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 Bedford Borough Council Tel: 01234 718003.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14

TEMPORARY 40 MPH SPEED RESTRICTION) ORDER 2025

A6 WIXAMS BYPASS, ELSTOW 25 - 153

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 the A6 Wixams Bypass, Elstow from A421 roundabout to Bedford Road Wilstead roundabout at a speed exceeding 40 mph.

This temporary 40mph speed restriction is required for safety of the public and work force in order to carry out carriageway patching 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 28th January 2026 to 30th January 2026

The proposed Order will come into operation on 28th 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

WOBURN ROAD, WOOTTON 25 - 120

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 Woburn Road, Wootton.

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate a survey 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 06:00 hours from 5th February 2026 to 9th February 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Woburn Road, Manor Road, Ampthill Road, Stewartby Way, Green Lane.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 5th February 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 Core Highways Tel: 03300 433030.

Dated: 5th January 2026

Paul Pace Service Director – Public Realm, Highways & Waste Management,

Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street Bedford, MK42 9AP