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Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard - Temporary Road Closure
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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(VANDYKE ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Central Bedfordshire Council intends 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 the length of Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard outside number 102B.
This temporary closure is required to enable meter exchange work to take place and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. Where possible access will be maintained to property and premises but may be restricted from time to time according to local signing.
It is expected that the works will take place on 14 July 2026 between the hours of 0930-1500. The road will be closed at all times during this period.
The alternative route for this closure is via Clarence Rd, Heath Rd, Church St, Saint Andrews St, Beaudesert, Vandyke Rd and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 14 July 2026 for a period of eighteen months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier.
For further information please contact Anglian Water – 08457 145145.
DATED 16 June 2026
Gary Powell, Assistant Director, Highways
Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ
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