Bedford Borough, Bedford/ Staploe/Ravensden/Odell/Kempston - Temporary Traffic Restrictions, to allow for various works.
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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(1)
TEMPORARY 40 MPH SPEED RESTRICTION ORDER 2025
A6 WIXAMS BYPASS, ELSTOW 25 – 153
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 A6 Wixams Bypass, Elstow from A421 roundabout to Bedford Road Wilstead roundabout at a speed exceeding of 40 mph.
This temporary 40 mph speed restriction is required for safety of the public and workforce for 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 from 28th January 2026 to 30th January 2026
The 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 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 Woburn Road, Wootton.
This temporary road closure is required to facilitate 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, Lay-by Elstow Storage Depot, Stewartby Way, Sir Malcolm Stewart Homes, 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 43 3030.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
LURKE STREET, BEDFORD 25 – 122
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, from proceeding along Lurke Street, Bedford from Gadsby Street to St Cuthberts Street.
This temporary road closure is required to install a new water 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 18th February 2026 to 25th February 2026 The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via St Cuthberts Street, Castle Road, Mill Street, Gadsby Street, Lurke Street.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 18th 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
SHAKESPEARE ROAD, MILTON ROAD BEDFORD 25 -138
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 Shakespeare Road, Bedford from the Junction Clapham Road to the Junction Bromham Road including Milton Road junction.
This temporary road closure is required to facilitate various remedial works throughout Shakespeare Road, replacement of columns, footway repairs, stump grinding of tree stumps and installation of new tree pits. Carriageway repairs , gully cleansing 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 15:30 hours from 16th February 2026 to 20th February 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Bromham Road, Union Street, Union Street Junction Roff Avenue Roundabout, Clapham Road.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 16th 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
CHURCH END, RENHOLD 25 – 116
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 Church End, Renhold From Renhold Primary School to All Saints Church.
This temporary road closure is required to facilitate new surface water system 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 16th February 2026 to 20th February 2026 09:00 to 15:00 hours from 23rd February 2026 to 27th February 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Wilden Road, Hookhams Lane, Church Lane, Norse Road, Goldington Road, St Neots Road, Water End, Green End, Top End, Church End.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 16th 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
GREENKEEPERS ROAD, GREAT DENHAM 25 – 118
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, from proceeding along Greenkeepers Road, Great Denham outside Great Denham Primary School.
This temporary road closure is required to install zebra crossing civils and 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 08:00 to 18:00 hours from 16th February 2026 to 20th February 2026 08:00 - 16:00 hours 21st February 2026 09:00 to 15:30 hours 23rd February 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Kingswood Way, Greenkeepers Road, Saxon Way.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 16th 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
RUSHDEN ROAD, WYMINGTON 25 – 115
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 Rushden Road, Wymington between 124 and 134.
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 18:00hours from 16th February 2026 to 18th February 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Rushden Road, High Street, Wymington Lane, Bedford Road, High Street South, Wymington Road. The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 16th 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
CLYDE CRESCENT, BEDFORD 25 – 126
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, from proceeding along Clyde Crescent, Bedford between 31 - 33. This temporary road closure is required to facilitate re surfacing 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 16th February 2026 to 6th March 2026 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 16th 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 Parrott Construction 01234 849680.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1) HIGH STREET, ODELL 25 – 119
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
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, Odell outside 215. This temporary road closure is required to facilitate a 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 16:00 hours from 16th February 2026 to 18th February 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Odell Road, Carlton Road, Bridgend, Felmersham Road, Hunts Lane, Felmersham Bridge, High Street. The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 16th 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) OMBERSLEY ROAD, ASPLEY ROAD, ENDSLEIGH ROAD
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025 BEDFORD 25- 134
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 Ombersley Road, Aspley Road, Endesleigh Road Bedford.
This temporary road closure is required to facilitate carriageway resurfacing works, ironworks, civil works, 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 16th February 2026 to 27th February 2026
The proposed Order will come into operation on 16th 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
VICARAGE CLOSE, RAVENSDEN 25 – 096
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 Vicarage Close, Ravensden. This temporary road closure is required to facilitate carriageway resurfacing 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 08:00 to 18:00 hours from 16th February 2026 to 20th February 2026
The proposed Order will come into operation on 16th 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.
Paul Pace, Service Director – Public Realm, Highways &
Waste Management, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street,
Bedford, MK42 9AP
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 23
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL PROPOSES TO IMPROVE
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ON GREENKEEPERS ROAD BY
INSTALLING A NEW ZEBRA CROSSING
Reason for Proposal: Bedford Borough Council intends to install a zebra crossing on Greenkeepers Road, Great Denham to centralise a crossing point for pedestrians and school users and enhance safety and accessibility in the area.
The accommodate this, sections of existing double yellow lines (41.8 metres each side) will be removed.
Location of Proposed Crossing:
The crossing is designed to span 16.4 metres west and 16.4 metres east from the base of the access ramp, providing a total affected length of 32.8 metres along Greenkeepers Road. The pedestrian crossing point will be 9 metres in width, and when combined with the adjustments to road markings, the overall length of changes on both sides of the carriageway will be approximately 41.8 metres. Further Details of the proposed zebra crossing, a plan and a statement of reasons for proposing to establish the crossing may be examined during normal working hours at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford. These documents are also available on the www.bedford.gov.uk/tro website. The details will be placed on deposit until 6 weeks after the crossings are commissioned or until it is decided not to continue with the proposal. For enquiries concerning this proposal, please contact Andrew Prigmore at Bedford Borough Council on 01234 276691. If you have any questions these can be sent in writing to Highway Consultations, 4th Floor, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP or by email to highway.consultations@bedford.gov.uk by 13th February 2026
Notice of Dedication of a Public Right of Way
Highways Act 1980
Bedford Borough Council
A PUBLIC FOOTPATH DEDICATED IN THE PARISH
OF STAPLOE, BEDFORD BETWEEN FOOTPATH 6
STAPLOE AND BRIDLEWAY 27 STAPLOE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council, in accordance with Section 25 of the Highways Act 1980, has entered into a Public Path Creation Agreement with Richard E B Squire for the dedication of a public footpath over land in the Parish of Staploe. The dedicated route is described as follows:
A public footpath commencing from the northern end of the public footpath known as Footpath 6 Staploe of the extent of Land Registry Title BD235099, at Ordnance Survey Grid reference (OSGR) TL 1499/6085 then running in a northern direction for approximately 45 metres to a point where it connects to the unaffected part of Bridleway 27 Staploe at OSGR TL 1499/6089.
The width of the path is 1.2 metres throughout. There is no right of objection and the agreement has taken immediate effect.
Dated: 22nd January 2026
Craig Austin, Director of Environment, Borough Hall,
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP
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