Mill Road, Begwary / West End, Stagsden / Begwary Lane, Begwary / Ringwood Close, Thetford Close & Jowitt Avenue, Kempston - Various Traffic Orders

PUBLIC NOTICE

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

MILL ROAD, BEGWARY 26 – 024

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, Begwary.

This temporary road closure is required for Coring 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 5th May 2026 to 7th May 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Channels End Road, Colesden Road, Roxton Road, The Lane, Mill Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 5th May 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

WEST END, STAGSDEN 26 – 026

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 West End, Stagsden.

This temporary road closure is required to coring 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 6th May 2026 to 8th May 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Newport Pagnell Road, Stagsden Bypass, Hay Lane, West End. The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 6th May 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

BEGWARY LANE, BEGWARY 26 – 025

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 Begwary Lane, Begwary.

This temporary road closure is required to coring 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 5th May 2026 to 7th May 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Manor Farm Lane, Cadbury Lane, Bushmead Road, Lower Honeydon Lane, Staploe Road, Mill Road, Begwary Lane.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 5th May 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 9 AP

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL PROPOSE TO INTRODUCE NEW PARKING RESTRICTIONS AT VARIOUS JUNCTIONS WITH JOWITT AVENUE, KEMPSTON

Reason for Proposals:

Bedford Borough Council has received a request from Ward Councillors for new parking restrictions at the junctions of Ringwood Close and Thetford Close with Jowitt Avenue, due to inconsiderate parking. The proposal is aimed at helping to maintain visibility and safety at these locations.

Effect of the Order:

1.  To introduce a double yellow line restriction (No waiting at any time) on the following lengths of roads:

A    Ringwood Close, Kempston

(i)   On both sides, extending from the north-western side of Jowitt Avenue for a distance of approx. 10 metres in a north-westerly direction.

B    Thetford Close, Kempston

(i)   On its eastern side, extending from its junction with Jowitt Avenue for a distance of approx. 9 metres in a south-easterly direction.

C   Jowitt Avenue, Kempston

(i)   On its north-western side, extending from a point approx. 14.5 metres southwest of the centre of Ringwood Close to a point approx. 14.5 metres northeast of the centre of Ringwood Close.

(ii)  On its south-eastern side, extending from its junction with Thetford Close to a point approx. 22.5 metres north-east of the north-east side of Thetford Close.

Relevant proposal documents may be examined during normal office hours at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP. They will also be available for viewing on the council’s website at www.bedford.gov.uk/proposedtro. The documents will be placed on deposit until 6 weeks after the Order is made or until it is decided not to continue with the proposal. For further information, please contact Andrew Prigmore at Bedford Borough Council on 01234 228341.

Comments supporting or objecting to the proposal should be put in an email, stating the grounds on which they are made, and sent no later than 30th April 2026 to highway.consultations@bedford.gov.uk.

Order Title if made will be:

1.  Bedford Borough Council (Kempston) (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) (Consolidation) Order 2018 (Amendment No.**) Order 20**.

Dated: 9th April 2026

Craig Austin, Director of Environment, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP