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Bedford borough, Wootton/Kempston/Cardington/Stewartby and other areas - Temporary Prohibition of Traffic, 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 2026
RENHOLD ROAD, WILDEN AND
WILDEN ROAD RENHOLD 26 – 004
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 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
TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
KEELEY LANE, WOOTTON 26 – 029
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough
Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle from proceeding along the length of 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 2026
HARROWDEN LANE, CARDINGTON 26 – 005
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 Harrowden Lane, Cardington side of 259 Bedford Road.
This temporary road closure is required to locate supply pipe and install stop tap 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 BUSINESS
(NATIONAL) LIMITED Tel: 03457 145 145.
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 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 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 05:00hours 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 2026
CHURCH END, BIDDENHAM 26 – 009
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 Church End, Biddenham. This temporary road closure is required to facilitate replace 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 2025
MANOR ROAD, BIDDENHAM 25 – 130
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 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 ORDER 2026
QUEEN BRIDGE KEMPSTON URBAN 26 – 037
KEMPSTON URBAN FOOTPATH 24, AND
KEMPSTON URBAN FOOTPATH 15
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough
Council has 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.
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 has made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle,from proceeding along the length of Broadmead Road, Stewartby. This temporary road closure is required for the construction of the 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 road closure is anticipated to be in operation 24 hours from 20th April 2026 to 22nd 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.
Dated: 2nd April 2026
Paul Pace Service Director – Public Realm,
Highways & Waste Management, Borough Hall,
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP
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