Bedfordshire: Kempston, Milton Ernest, Bellmouth, Biddenham, Harrold, Kempston Hardwick, Bedford - Various Traffic Regulations

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

PUBLIC NOTICE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
CHANTRY AVENUE, KEMPSTON 26 – 014

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 Chantry Avenue, Kempston outside 71.

This temporary road closure is required to REMEDIAL REINSTATEMENT Dig out and relay 2m x 1.2m 10mm SMA 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 - 16:00 hours from 20th May 2026 to 22nd May 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Chantry Avenue, Chantry Road, Orchard Street, Eaton Road, The Briars.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 20th 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 Anglian Water Tel: 08457 145 145.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
THURLEIGH ROAD, MILTON ERNEST 26 – 043
INCLUDING MARSH LANE, CHURCH GREEN, 
CHURCH CLOSE BELLMOUTH

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 Thurleigh Road, Milton Ernest between Twinwoods Park and A6 Rushden Road including Marsh Lane, Church Green, Church Close Bellmouth.

This temporary road closure is required to resurfacing of carriageway and repair/ replacement of speed tables, replacement of damaged kerbs and Ironworks, Reinstatement of road markings 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 21st May 2026 to 22nd May 2026
09:00 to 15:30 hours from 26th May 2026 to 10th June 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Rushden Road, C26 Bletsoe From A6 Rushden Road Sharnbrook To Uc33 Mill Road Thurleigh, Thurleigh Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 21st 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 MANOR ROAD, BIDDENHAM 26 – 013

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 18th May 2026 to 26th June 2026

The proposed Order will come into operation on 18th 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 TMO Highways on behalf of CADENT GAS LIMITED Tel: 07870 894801.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026 MANSION LANE, HARROLD 26 – 010

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 Mansion Lane, Harrold outside 12.

This temporary road closure is required to stop tap replace 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 11th May 2026 to 13th May 2026

The proposed Order will come into operation on 11th 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 ANGLIAN WATER Tel: 08457 145 145.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
MANOR ROAD, KEMPSTON HARDWICK

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, Kempston Hardwick.

This temporary road closure is required to for a signal and telecommunications inspection, cil inspection, resin 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 23:00 to 11:00 hours from 23rd May 2026 to 24th May 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Woburn Road, Marston Bypass, Bedford Road, Station Road, Station Lane, Sandhill Close, Millbrook Road, Ampthill Road, Manor Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 23rd 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 NR@centuriontraffic.com Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd Tel: 01132 775360.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026 EDWARD ROAD, BEDFORD 26 – 055

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 Edward Road, Bedford outside 21.

This temporary road closure is required to investigate a void in road 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 26th May 2026 to 29th May 2026

The proposed Order will come into operation on 26th 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.

Dated: 7th May 2026

Paul Pace Service Director – Public Realm, Highways & Waste Management,
Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street Bedford, MK42 9AP