Bedfordshire, Bedford/Stewartby/Sharnbrook/Wootton/Carlton/Kempston Hardwick - Temporary Traffic Restrictions, and Road Closures, to allow for the proposed works.
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Bedford Borough Council
PUBLIC NOTICE
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
TEMPLARS WAY, SHARNBROOK 25 – 154
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 Templars Way, Sharnbrook.
This temporary road closure is required to facilitate a foul 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 24 hours from 14th February 2026 to 22nd February 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Templars Way, Rushden Road, Stocking Lane, Sharnbrook Road, Souldrop Road, High Street, Kennell Hill.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 14th 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 ECL Civil Engineering Ltd Tel: 01582 579812.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
AMPTHILL ROAD, KEMPSTON HARDWICK 25 – 121
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 Ampthill Road, Kempston Hardwick. 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 10th February 2026 to 12th February 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Ampthill Road, Elstow Bypass, A6 Wixams Bypass, Wilstead Bypass, Wilstead Hill, Deadmans Hill, Bedford Road, The Green, Ampthill To Maulden Bypass, Steppingley Road, Woburn Road, Woburn Street, Bedford Street, Hazelwood Lane.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 10th 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.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
MONTGOMERY CLOSE, STEWARTBY 25 – 125
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 Montgomery Close, Stewartby.
This temporary road closure is required to facilitate carriageway 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 24 hours from 9th February 2026 to 17th April 2026
The proposed Order will come into operation on 9th 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 AC Groundworks Construction Ltd 01536 330236/07940 705414.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
FELMERSHAM BRIDGE, SHARNBROOK 25 – 145
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 Felmersham Bridge, Sharnbrook.
This temporary road closure is required to facilitate carriageway patching 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 15:00 hours from 25th February 2026 to 28th February 2026 The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Odell Road, Church Lane, High Street, Kennell Hill, Templars Way, Rushden Road, C26 Bletsoe From A6 Rushden Road Sharnbrook To Uc33 Mill Road Thurleigh, New Road, Radwell Road, Bridge End, Felmersham Road, The High Road.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 25th 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
PAVENHAM ROAD, CARLTON 25 – 144
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 Pavenham Road, Carlton.
This temporary road closure is required to facilitate carriageway patching 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 24th February 2026 to 26th February 2026 The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Felmersham Road, Carlton Road, Grange Road.
The reverse route applies
The proposed Order will come into operation on 24th 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
KEELEY LANE, WOOTTON 25 – 124 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 Keeley Lane, Wootton outside 109.
This temporary road closure is required to exchange meter 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 16:00 hours 25th February 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Wood End Road, Wood End Lane, Wootton Road, Bedford Road, Keeley Lane.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 25th 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 145145.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
KIMBOLTON ROAD, CLEAT HILL BEDFORD 25 – 133
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 Kimbolton Road/Cleat Hill, Bedford.
This temporary road closure is required to facilitate footway 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 24 hours 23rd February 2026 to 18th March 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Kimbolton Road, Wentworth Drive, Church Lane, Hookhams Lane, Ravensden Road, Renhold Road, Oldways Road, Bedford Road.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 23rd 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
TURNER WAY, BEDFORD 25 – 142
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 Turner Way, Bedford from Constable Way to Park Road North.
This temporary road closure is required to facilitate multiple carriageway surface defects 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 23rd February 2026 to 24th February 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Turner Way, Manton Lane, Clapham Road, Union Street Junction Roff Avenue Roundabout, Roff Avenue, Park Avenue, Foster Hill Road, Park Road North.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 23rd 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
MILL ROAD, SHARNBROOK 25 – 155
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 Mill Road, Sharnbrook.
This temporary road closure is required to install surface water drainage including connection into existing outfall 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 weekends only
28th February 2026 - 1st March 2026
7th March 2026 - 8th March 2026
14th March 2026 - 15th March 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Mill Road, Templars Way, Rushden Road, C26 Bletsoe From A6 Rushden Road Sharnbrook To Uc33 Mill Road Thurleigh.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 28th 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 ECL Civil Engineering Ltd Tel: 01582 579812.
Paul Pace Service Director – Public Realm, Highways & Waste
Management, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street Bedford, MK42 9AP
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
(STEWARTBY PUBLIC FOOTPATH NOS 1 AND 2))
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bedford Borough Council have made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any person proceeding on foot along Stewartby footpath nos 1 and 2 the length of which extends from Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) TL 0175 4460 to OS GR TL 0343 4413 to OS GR TL 0229 4332.
This closure is required to secure site for works, security and safety during development. The closure follows an emergency made on the 7th January 2026. The closure will continue from Thursday 29th January 2026.
There is no alternative routes for users while the closure is in operation. The Order will come into operation on 29th January 2026 for a period not exceeding six months or until the works which it is proposed to carry out on or near to the footpaths have been completed, whichever is the earlier. If the works are not completed within six months the Order may be extended for a longer period with the consent of the Secretary of State for Transport.
For further information please telephone Highways Helpdesk on (01234) 718003.
Dated: 29th January 2026
Craig Austin, Director of Environment, Borough Hall,
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP
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