Bedford Area - Various Traffic & Parking Orders

PUBLIC NOTICE

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14

TEMPORARY 20 MPH SPEED RESTRICTION ORDER 2026

SWINESHEAD ROAD, MELCHBOURNE AND MELCHBOURNE ROAD SWINESHEAD 26-061

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 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 that length Swineshead Road, Melchbourne and Melchbourne Road Swineshead between junction Knotting Road Melchbourne to High Street Swineshead at a speed exceeding 20 mph. This temporary 20 mph speed restriction is required for safety of the public and work force in order for carriageway surface dressing and road marking renewal and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

This temporary 20mph speed restriction is anticipated to be in operation 24 hours from 8th July 2026 to 15th July 2026. The proposed Order will come into operation on 8th July 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

TEMPORARY 20 MPH SPEED RESTRICTION) ORDER 2026

DUNGEE ROAD AND ODELL ROAD, ODELL 26-060

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 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 that length of Dungee Road and Odell Road, Odell from junction High Street Odell to Forty Foot Lane at county border with Northampton at a speed exceeding 20 mph

This temporary 20mph speed restriction is required for safety of the public and work force in order for surface dressing and renewal of road markings and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. This temporary 20mph speed restriction is anticipated to be in operation 08:00 to 18:00 hours 7th July 2026 and 14th July 2026

The proposed Order will come into operation on 7th July 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

TEMPORARY 20 MPH SPEED RESTRICTION) ORDER 2026

A428 BEDFORD ROAD TURVEY, NORTHAMPTON ROAD STEVINGTON 26-082

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 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 that length A428 Bedford Road Turvey, Northampton Road Stevington at a speed exceeding 20 mph from Jacks Lane Turvey to Stagsden/ Bromham roundabout

This temporary 20 mph speed restriction is required for safety of the public and work force in order for surface dressing and lining and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. This temporary 20 mph speed restriction is anticipated to be in operation 24 hours from 15th July 2026 to 29th July 2026. The proposed Order will come into operation on 15th July 2026, for a period of twelve months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14

TEMPORARY 30 MPH SPEED RESTRICTION ORDER 2026

WOBURN ROAD, WOOTTON 26-023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 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 that length Woburn Road, Wootton from Field Road Roundabout to approx. 75m past Broad Mead Road Stewartby at a speed exceeding 30 mph.

This temporary 30 mph speed restriction is required for safety of the public and work force in order for the 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 24th June 2026 to 30th March 2027.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 24th June 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 24 HOUR EMERGENCY NO: Wilson James 24hr Security Control Room number – 0345 873 5801.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14

TEMPORARY 20 MPH SPEED RESTRICTION) ORDER 2026

STAPLOE ROAD, WYBOSTON 26-080

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 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 that length of Staploe Road, Wyboston at a speed exceeding 20mph.

This temporary 20mph speed restriction is required for safety of the public and work force in order for surface dressing and 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 20mph speed restriction is anticipated to be in operation 08:00 to 18:00 hours from 11th July 2026 to 21st July 2026.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 11th July 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

GOLD LANE, BIDDENHAM 26-018

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 Gold Lane, Biddenham J/W Deep Spinney To J/W Thorpe Close. This temporary road closure is required to reinstate/resurface 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 24 hours from 6th July 2026 to 17th July 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Deep Spinney, Bromham Road. The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 6th July 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

HIGH STREET, GREAT BARFORD 26-064

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 High Street, Great Barford junction New Road. This temporary road closure is required to repair frame and cover 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 09:30 to 15:00 hours from 8th July 2026 to 10th July 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via High Street, Barford Road, Willington Road, Bedford Road, Cambridge Road, Layby A603 Cannis Adjacent Meadow Lane, A603 Cardington Cross Roundabout, A421 J A603 Join Ne, A421 Eb Slip On From A603 Rdbt To A421, A421 Through J A603 Ne, A421 Eb From A603 Cardington Road Junction To Renhold Junction, A421 From J A603 To J A428 Ne, A421 J A428 Leave Ne, A421 Through J A428 Ne, St Neots Road, Bedford Road Service Road. The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 8th July 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) Tel: 03457 145 145.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

DUNGEE ROAD AND ODELL ROAD, ODELL 26-060

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 Dungee Road and Odell Road, Odell from junction High Street Odell to Forty Foot Lane at county border with Northampton. This temporary road closure is required for surface dressing and road marking renewal 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 7th July 2026 and 14th July 2026.

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Odell Road, High Street, Lavendon Road, Harrold Road, Northampton Road, London Road, A509 London Road, A509 Bozeat Bypass, Allens Hill. The reverse route applies. Equestrians and pedestrians will be affected by the order and there will be no access or egress from Forty Foot Lane Byway 34 (Odell), Bridleway 37 (Odell), Footpath 1 (Odell), Bridleway 33 (Odell), Footpath 4, Footpath 40, Footpath 23, Footpath 7.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 7th July 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

STAPLOE ROAD, WYBOSTON 26–080

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 Staploe Road, Wyboston. This temporary road closure is required to surface dressing and 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 11th July 2026 to 21st July 2026 The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Mill Road, Church Road, Little Staughton Road, Bushmead Road. The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 11th July 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

A428 BEDFORD ROAD TURVEY, NORTHAMPTON ROAD STEVINGTON 26-082

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 A428 Bedford Road Turvey, Northampton Road Stevington from Jacks Lane

Turvey to Stagsden/ Bromham roundabout

This temporary road closure is required for surface dressing and lining 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 15th July 2026 to 29th July 2026 Surface Dressing (5 Days) Reinstatement of Road Markings (2 Days) 15/08/26 to 21/07/26 28/07/26 to 29/07/26 The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via High Street, Bridge Street, Bedford Road, Northampton Road, The Warrington Bypass To County Boundary, Warrington Road, Redway Olne03 Olney, Wellingborough Road, Dartmouth Road, Market Place, High Street South, Newport Road, Sherington Bypass, Newport Pagnell Road, Stagsden Bypass. The reverse route applies. The proposed Order will come into operation on 15th July 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

LITTLE STAUGHTON ROAD, PERTENHALL 26-079

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 Little Staughton Road, Pertenhall.

This temporary road closure is required for patching, surface dressing and 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 8th July 2026 to 20th July 2026 Patching and Surface Dressing 08/07/2026 014/07/2026 Reinstatement of Road Markings (one day) 20/7/2026 Sweeping under mobile works within Road Closure dates The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Kimbolton Road, Great Staughton Road, Staughton Road The reverse route applies The proposed Order will come into operation on 8th July 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

SWINESHEAD ROAD, MELCHBOURNE AND MELCHBOURNE ROAD SWINESHEAD 26-061

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 Swineshead Road, Melchbourne and Melchbourne Road Swineshead between junction Knotting Road Melchbourne to High Street Swineshead.

This temporary road closure is required for carriageway surface dressing and road marking renewal 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 8th July 2026 and 15th July 2026 The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Knotting Road, Melchbourne Road, Knotting Green, Rushden Road, Riseley Road, Sharnbrook Road, High Street, Swineshead Road, Pertenhall Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 8th July 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

GOLD LANE, BIDDENHAM 26-017

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 Gold Lane, Biddenham from Church End /Main Road to junction Duck End Lane.

This temporary road closure is required to replace approx. 200m 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 22nd June 2026 to 10th July 2026 The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Deep Spinney, Bromham Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 22nd June 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

CHURCH ROAD, STEVINGTON 26-035

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 Road, Stevington opp 16.

This temporary road closure is required to replace one decayed telegraph pole and rehang associated cabling 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 23rd June 2026 to 24th June 2026 The proposed Order will come into operation on 23rd June 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 RTM Ltd on behalf of OPENREACH LIMITED Tel: 01634 963355 24hr Emergency Contact NO. Zoe Franks – 07773 715757.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

SCHOOL LANE, ROXTON 26-042

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 School Lane, Roxton.

This temporary road closure is required to replace 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 17:00 hours from 24th June 2026 to 26th June 2026 The proposed Order will come into operation on 24th June 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

BERKELEY ROAD, BEDFORD 26-032

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 Berkeley Road, Bedford.

This temporary road closure is required to 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 08:00 to 18:00 hours from 26th June 2026 to 7th July 2026 The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Mile Road, Mile Road Service Road For Properties 1 To 147, Stapleton Road, Mowbray Road, Gostwick Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 22nd June 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 7818003.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

MILE ROAD, BEDFORD 26-032

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bedford Borough Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, from turning right from Mile Road into Berkeley Road Bedford.

This temporary right turn prohibition is required to assist traffic management for carriageway re surfacing works and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

This temporary right turn prohibition is anticipated to be in operation 08:00 to 18:00 hours from 26th June 2026 to 7th

July 2026

The Order came into operation on 26th June 2026,for a period of twelve months or until the temporary right turn prohibition is no longer required, 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

PREBEND STREET, BEDFORD 26–034

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 Prebend Street, Bedford.

This temporary road closure is required to replace one decayed telegraph pole and rehang associated cabling 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 09:30 to 15:30 hours 28th June 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Prebend Street, Cauldwell Street, Kingsway, St Marys Street, High Street, St Pauls Square, Horne Lane, River Street, Greyfriars, Bromham Road, Ashburnham Road, Midland Road.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 28th June 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 RTM Ltd on behalf of OPENREACH LIMITED Tel: 07773 715757. Dated: 11th June 2026

Paul Pace Service Director – Public Realm, Highways &

Waste Management, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9 AP

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL PROPOSE TO INTRODUCE A 20MPH ZONE ON SOME ROADS IN GREAT BARFORD

Reason for Proposal:

Bedford Borough Council proposes to introduce a 20mph zone on some residential roads around Great Barford Primary Academy. A 20mph zone includes physical traffic calming features and does not rely solely on signage. Traffic Calming measures, including road humps are proposed separately as part of an associated traffic calming scheme. The proposed 20mph zone is intended to help provide a safer road network for all highway users, including motor cyclists, pedal cyclists and pedestrians. Effect of the Order:

1.  To revoke the current 20mph speed limit on the entire length of each of the following roads in Great Barford and to introduce a 20mph speed zone. Associated traffic calming measures including road humps, are proposed separately under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984:-

Silver Street               

Southview

Bereford Close          

Allotment Field Road

Pyms Close                

Goodwins Yard

Hunts Field                

The Spencers

Silver Street Loop

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 email highway. consultations@bedford.gov.uk.

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 2nd July 2026 to highway.consultations@ bedford.gov.uk.