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Bedfordshire, Bedford/Kempston/Wymington/Wootton/ Stewartby/Cardington/Biddenham - Temporary Prohibition of Traffic 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
HIGHFIELD ROAD, KEMPSTON 25 – 157
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 Highfield Road, Kempston.
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 08:00 to 18:00 hours from 30th March 2026 to 27th April 2026
The proposed Order will come into operation on 30th March 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 2026
RUSHDEN ROAD, WYMINGTON 25 – 160
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 Rushden Road, Wymington junction of Lancaster Gardens.
This temporary road closure is required to excavate and reinstate to repair sewer in 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 08:00 to 17:00 hours from 30th March 2026 to 3rd April 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Rushden Road, Wymington Road, High Street South, Bedford Road, Wymington Lane, High Street. The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 30th March 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) WOBURN ROAD, WOOTTON 26 – 023
TEMPORARY 30 MPH SPEED RESTRICTION ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 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 that length Woburn Road, Wootton at a speed exceeding of 30 mph.
This temporary 30 mph speed restriction is required for safety of the public and workforce for construction of enabling works associated with Universal Destinations & Experiences UK Project and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.
This temporary 30 mph speed restriction is anticipated to be in operation 24 hours from 30th March 2026 to 30th March 2027
The Order will come into operation on 30th March 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 GALLIFORD TRY ON BEHALF OF UDX DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED C/O JAMESRICHES@GALLIFORDRDTRY. CO.UK MOBILE 07763874 051 24 HOUR EMERGENCY NO: Wilson James 24hr Security Control Room number – 0345 873 5801.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) BROADMEAD ROAD, STEWARTBY 26 – 022SR
TEMPORARY 30 MPH SPEED RESTRICTION ORDER 2026
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 that length Broadmead Road, Stewartby at a speed exceeding of 30 mph.
This temporary 30 mph speed restriction is required for safety of the public and workforce for construction of enabling works associated with Universal Destinations & Experiences UK Project and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.
This temporary 30 mph speed restriction is anticipated to be in operation 24 hours from 30th March 2026 to 30th March 2027
The Order will come into operation on 30th March 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
GALLIFORD TRY ON BEHALF OF UDX DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED C/O JAMES RICHES@GALLIFORDRDTRY. CO.UK MOBILE 07763874 051 24 HOUR EMERGENCY NO: Wilson James 24hr Security Control Room number – 0345 873 5801.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
CARLTON ROAD, HARROLD 25 – 143
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 Carlton Road, Carlton This temporary road closure is required to facilitate carriageway resurfacing works and civils 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 30th March 2026 to 10th April 2026 from 13th-15th April 2026 09:15-15:15 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 30th March 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 2026
HARROWDEN LANE, CARDINGTON 26 - 005
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 Harrowden Lane, Cardington side of 259 Bedford Road.
This temporary road closure is required to locate supply pipe and install stoptap 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 22nd April 2026 to 24th April 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Harrowden Lane, Old Harrowden Road, High Road, Wallis Way, Cambridge Road Roundabout, Cambridge Road, Cardington Road Roundabout, Cardington Road, A603 Cardington Cross Roundabout, Bedford Road.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 22nd April 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: 03457 145 145.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
CHURCH END, BIDDENHAM 26 - 009
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, Biddenham.
This temporary road closure is required to replace 700m of 4” ci with 90mm and any associated services 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 13th April 2026 to 29th May 2026
The proposed Order will come into operation on 13th April 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: 07870 894801.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
BRICKHILL DRIVE, BEDFORD 26 - 003
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 Brickhill Drive, Bedford outside 104.
This temporary road closure is required to excavate and reinstate to repair manhole in 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 20:00 to 05:00 hours from 21st April 2026 to 22nd April 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Brickhill Drive, Linnet Way, Waveney Avenue, Avon Drive, Kimbolton Road.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 21st April 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
CHURCH END, BIDDENHAM 25 - 129
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, Biddenham.
This temporary road closure is required to 4eplace approx. 700m of 4” ci with 90mm and any associated services 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 13th April 2026 to 29th May 2026
The proposed Order will come into operation on 13th April 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: 07870 894801.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
KEELEY LANE, WOOTTON 26 - 029
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 Keeley Lane, Wootton.
This temporary road closure is required for the connection of a foul sewer and 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 13th April 2026 to 17th April 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Keeley Lane, Hall End Road, Bedford Road, Wootton Road, Wood End Lane, Wood End Road The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 13th April 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 Astrum Homes MK Ltd Tel: 01908 850 678.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2025
MANOR ROAD, BIDDENHAM 25 - 130
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 Manor Road, Biddenham.
This temporary road closure is required to replace approx, 30m of 6” si with 125mm and any associated services 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 20th April 2026 to 29th May 2026
The proposed Order will come into operation on 20th April 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: 07870 894801.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
BROADMEAD ROAD, STEWARTBY 26 - 021
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 Broadmead Road, Stewartby.
This temporary road closure is anticipated to be in operation 08;00-17:00 hours from 20th April 2026 to 11th May 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Stewartby Way, Green Lane, Woburn Road.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 20th April 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 GALLIFORD TRY ON
BEHALF OF UDX DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED C/O JAMES RICHES@ GALLIFORDRDTRY.CO.UK MOBILE 07763 874051 24 HOUR EMEGENCY NO: Wilson James 24hr Security Control Room number – 0345 873 5801.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
RENHOLD ROAD, WILDEN AND WILDEN ROAD RENHOLD 26 - 004
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 Renhold Road, Wilden and Wilden Road Renhold. This temporary road closure is required to replace damaged kerbs and carriageway repairs 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 from 20th April 2026 to 14th May 2026 20:00-06:00 hours
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via High Street, Ravensden Road, Church End, Church Hill, Renhold Road, Wilden Road.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 20th April 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 ORDER 2026
QUEEN BRIDGE KEMPSTON URBAN 26 – 037
KEMPSTON URBAN FOOTPATH 24, AND KEMPSTON URBAN FOOTPATH 15
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Councilhas made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any pedestrian from proceeding along Queen Bridge Kempston Urban , Kempston Urban footpath 24, and Kempston Urban footpath 15. These temporary footpath closure(s) are required for the safety of the public and workforce while bridge demolition is carried out and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. These temporary footpath closure(s) are anticipated to be in operation 24 hours from 6th April 2026 to 15th May 2026
Pedestrians affected by the proposed Order should follow the diversion route as appropriate. The proposed Order will come into operation on 6th April 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.
Dated: 19th March 2026
Paul Pace Service Director – Public Realm, Highways & Waste Management,
Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP
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