Stevington / Carlton / Staploe / Hinwick / Bedford / Pavenham / Odell / Queens Park - Various Traffic Orders

BEDFORD BOROUG COUNCIL

PUBLIC NOTICE

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

SILVER STREET, STEVINGTON 26 – 053

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 Silver Street, Stevington.

This temporary road closure is required to install a new gas supply 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 1st July 2026 to 3rd July 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Silver Street, Northampton Road, Grange Lane, Village Road, Oakley Road, Park Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 1st July 2026, for a period of 12months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For further information please contact Chevron TM on behalf of CADENT GAS LIMITED Tel: 01652 656291

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

SILVER STREET, STEVINGTON 26 – 068

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle proceeding along the length of Silver Street, Stevington.

This temporary road closure is required to assist traffic management in order for repairs to be carried out following serious damage at the base of the ancient historic monument The Cross. There will be no access to and from Silver Street from Park Road Stevington. Access and egress will be from Northampton Road onto Silver Street Only, during these times of working 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 10:00 to 14:30 hours from 29th June 2026 to 30th June 24 hour closure 1st July 2026 - 3rd July 2026 10:00 - 14:30 hours 4th July 2026 to 17th July 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Park Road, Oakley Road, Village Road, Grange Lane, Northampton Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 29th 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 718003.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

FELMERSHAM ROAD, CARLTON 26 – 033

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 Felmersham Road, Carlton

This temporary road closure is required for carriageway patching, 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 08:00 to 18:00 hours from 1st July 2026 to 16th July 2026 to be carried out in 3 phases Carriageway Patching Wednesday 01/07/2026 - Friday 03/07/2026 Surface Dressing Monday 06/07/2026 - Wednesday 08/07/2026 Lining Works Monday 13/07/2026 - Thursday 16/07/2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Carlton Road, Hunts Lane, Felmersham Bridge, Odell Road, High Street, Bridgend.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 1st 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)

FELMERSHAM ROAD, CARLTON 26 – 033

TEMPORARY 20 MPH SPEED RESTRICTION ORDER 2026

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

This temporary 20mph speed restriction is required for safety of the public and workforce for Carriageway patching, 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 1st July 2026 to 16th July 2026

The Order will come into operation on 1st 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

GYPSY LANE, STAPLOE 26 – 045

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 Gypsy Lane, Staploe Approx. 100m East of Cottage Farm.

This temporary road closure is required to replace one existing 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 30th June 2026 to 1st July 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Gypsy Lane, Staploe Lane, Shakers Way, Bushmead Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 30th 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 Road Traffic Management Ltd. on behalf of OPENREACH LIMITED Tel: 07773 715757.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

VILLAGE STREET, HINWICK 26 – 059

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 Village Street, Hinwick between junction Bozeat Road and junction Airport Road Podington. This temporary road closure is required for remedial 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 from 3rd July 2026 to 13th July 2026 to be carried out in 3 phases Remedial Patching (1 night) 03/07/2026 04/07/2026 20:00 - 06:00 hours Surface Dressing (1Day)                  06/07/2026 06/07/2026 08:00 - 18:00 hours Reinstatement of Road Markings (1 Day) 13/07/2026 13/07/2026 08:00 - 18:00 hours

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Wollaston Road, Hinwick Road, London Road, A509 London Road, Strixton Road, Allens Hill, Harrold Road, Bozeat Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 3rd 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)

VILLAGE STREET HINWICK 26 – 059

TEMPORARY 20 MPH SPEED RESTRICTION ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 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 that length Village Street Hinwick, from Bozeat Road to Airport Road Podington at a speed exceeding of 20 mph. This temporary 20mph speed restriction is required for safety of the public and workforce for remedial patching, surface dressing and reinstatement of road markings to be undertaken 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 3rd July 2026 to 13th July 2026

The Order will come into operation on 3rd 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

CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD 25 – 041

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 Castle Road, Bedford from Bushmead Avenue to Bower Street.

This temporary road closure is required for carriageway re surfacing 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 2nd July 2026 to 14th July 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Bushmead Avenue, Goldington Road, Newnham Avenue, Castle Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 26th 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 718003.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

MILL LANE, PAVENHAM 26 – 056

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 Lane, Pavenham.

This temporary road closure is required for positioning of tankers on roadway to manage sewage flows during pump station shutdown 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 18:00hours from 13th July 2026 to 17th July 2026

The proposed Order will come into operation on 13th 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) LIMITED Tel: 03457 145 145.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

HARDING CLOSE, BEDFORD 26 – 050

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 Harding Close, Bedford

This temporary road closure is required to carriageway surfacing 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 13th July 2026 to 5th August 2026

The proposed Order will come into operation on 13th 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

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 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

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 IN OLD FORD END ROAD

Reason for Proposal:

Bedford Borough Council proposes to introduce “No Waiting at Any Time” restrictions and bus stop clearway cages as part of a wider scheme to implement traffic calming measures to improve road safety, maintain clear sightlines at junctions and ensure reliable operation of bus services.

Effect of the Proposal:

1. To introduce ‘No waiting at any time’ restrictions on the following length of road:-

A    Old Ford End Road

(i)    On its northern kerb starting from the boundary of Nos 108 and 110 and extending in a westerly direction for 38.2 metres and in an easterly direction  for 14.2 metres (Total length 52.4 metres)

(ii)   On its northern kerb starting from the projected centre of the Allen Park Car Park and extending in a south westerly direction for 43.6 metres

(iii)   On its southern kerb starting 4.3 metres east of the boundary of Nos 93 and 95 and extending in a North easterly direction for 11.3 metres

(iv)  On its northern kerb starting 2.8 metres west of the boundary of Nos 70 and

72 and extending in a south easterly direction for 49.3 metres

(v)   On its northern kerb starting from the boundary of Nos 42 and 44 and extending in a westerly direction for 13 metres

(vi)  On its southern kerb starting 3.3 metres east of the boundary of Nos 57 and 59 and extending in an easterly direction for 37.7 metres.

B     Ranworth Walk

(i)    On its western kerb starting from the projected centre of the junction with  Old Ford End Road and extending in a westerly direction for 37.6 metres  and in a southerly direction for 4.5 metres

(ii)   On its eastern kerb starting from the projected centre of the junction with  Old Ford End Road and extending in an easterly direction for 11.9 metres  and a southerly direction for 4.4 metre

C     Ormesby Way ( East )

(i)    On its western kerb starting from the projected centre of the junction with  Old Ford End Road and extending in a westerly direction for 12.2 metres  and in a southerly direction for 3.9 metres

(ii)   On its eastern kerb starting from the projected centre of the junction with  Old Ford End Road and extending in an easterly direction for 32.3 metres  and a southerly direction for 4.2 metres

D     Trinity Road

(i)    On its western kerb starting from the projected centre of the junction with  Old Ford End Road and extending in a westerly direction for 15 metres and  in a southerly direction for 4 metres.

(ii)   On its eastern kerb starting from the projected centre of the junction with  Old Ford End Road and extending in an easterly direction for 10 metres and  a southerly direction for 4 metres.

E     Short Street

(i)    On its western kerb starting from the projected centre of the junction with  Old Ford End Road and extending in a westerly direction for 9.2 metres and  in a southerly direction for 3.9 metres

(ii)   On its eastern kerb starting from the projected centre of the junction with  Old Ford End Road and extending in an easterly direction for 14 metres and  a southerly direction for 3.9 metres.

F     Chestnut Avenue

(i)    On its western kerb starting from the projected centre of the junction with  Old Ford End Road and extending in a westerly direction for 44 metres and 

a northerly direction for 7.9 metres

(ii)   On its eastern kerb starting from the projected centre of the junction with  Old Ford End Road and extending in an easterly direction for 14.2 metres  and a northerly direction for 7.9 metres

2. To reduce the extent of the “No Waiting at Any Time” restriction on the following length of road:

A   Old Ford End Road

(i) On its southern kerb starting 9.3 metres east of the projected centre of Ouseland Road for 7.3 metres in an easterly direction.

3.  To introduce “ No Stopping Except Local Buses” on the following length of road:

A   Old Ford End Road

(i)    On its northern kerb starting from the boundary of Nos 42 and 44 for a length of 18.8 metres in a westerly direction

(ii)   On its southern kerb starting 9.3 metres east of the projected centre of Ouseland Road for a length of 18 metres in an easterly direction.

(iii)   On its southern kerb starting 10 metres east of the projected centre of Trinity Road for a length of 18 metres in an easterly direction

(iv)  On its northern kerb starting from a point 44 metres west of the projected centre of Chestnut Avenue for a length of 18 metres in a westerly direction.

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 9th July 2026 to highway.consultations@bedford.gov.uk.

Order Title for the parking restriction changes if made will be:

1.  Bedford Borough Council (Bedford Urban Area (South of the River and Queens Park)) (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) Order 2009 (Amendment No.80) Order 2026.

PROPOSED ROAD TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES OLD FORD END ROAD, QUEENS PARK

Under Sections 90A TO 90I of the Highways Act 1980 Bedford Borough Council proposes to introduce traffic calming measures in Old Ford End Road and its connecting side roads, comprising a combination of road humps, speed cushions and raised junction tables.

Road Affected

Old Ford End Road

Throughout its length between Martham Close and Chestnut Avenue at various points and at or near its junctions with adjoining roads.

The speed cushions will be approximately 75 mm high and 3.0 metres long by 1.6 metres wide. Flat-top road humps will include sections with plateaux of approximately 6 metres in length and will be constructed across the full width of the carriageway or in the form of paired speed cushions. Raised tables will be constructed at junctions to a similar height.

A copy of the proposed plan (drawing number IT3005.GA.02) showing the locations of the measures may be inspected on the council’s website at www.bedford.gov.uk/ proposedtro

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. 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 9th July 2026 to highway.consultations@bedford.gov.uk.

Dated: 18th June 2026

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