Pertenhall / Bedford / Pavenham / Felmersham / Harrold / Stevington / Cople / Kempston Hardwick / Odell / Wyboston - Various Traffic & Footpath Restrictions

PUBLIC NOTICE

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14

TEMPORARY 20 MPH SPEED RESTRICTION) ORDER 2026

LITTLE STAUGHTON ROAD, PERTENHALL 26 – 079

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 the whole length of Little Staughton Road, Pertenhall at a speed exceeding 20 mph.

This temporary 20 mph speed restriction is required for safety of the public and work force in order to undertake 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 20 mph speed restriction is anticipated to be in operation 24 hours from 8th July 2026 to 20th 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(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

HARDING CLOSE, BEDFORD 26 – 050

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 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(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

MILL LANE, PAVENHAM 26 – 056

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 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 18:00 hours 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

TRINITY CLOSE, FELMERSHAM 26 – 076

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 Trinity Close, Felmersham.

This temporary road closure is required for carriageway resurfacing 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 July 2026 to 11th August 2026

The proposed Order will come into operation on 30th 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

CHURCH WALK, HARROLD 26 – 048

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 Church Walk, Harrold.

This temporary road closure is required to replace valve 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 28th July 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Unknown. The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 28th 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

TEMPORARY 40 MPH SPEED RESTRICTION ORDER 2026

OAKLEY ROAD, BROMHAM, PARK ROAD STEVINGTON 26 – 036

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 that length Oakley Road, Bromham, Park Road Stevington at a speed exceeding 40 mph.

This temporary 40 mph speed restriction is required for safety of the public and work force in order to install water pressure valve and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

This temporary 40 mph speed restriction is anticipated to be in operation 24 hours from 27th July 2026 to 5th August 2026

The proposed Order will come into operation on 27th 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 ANGLIAN WATER BUSINESS (NATIONAL) LIMITED Tel: 03457 145 145.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

WILLINGTON ROAD, COPLE 26 – 63

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 pedestrian from proceeding along the footway Willington Road, Cople. These temporary footway closure(s) are required for the safety of the public and workforce while footway resurfacing is carried out and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

These temporary footway closures are anticipated to be in operation 09:00 to 18:00 hours from 27th July 2026 to 29th August 2026

Pedestrians affected by the proposed Order should follow the diversion route as appropriate. The proposed Order will come into operation on 27th 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

WILLINGTON ROAD, COPLE 26 – 63

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, from proceeding along Willington Road, Cople.

This temporary road closure is required for footway resurfacing 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 18:00 hours from 27th July 2026 to 29th August 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Grange Lane, Cople Road, Southill Road, Bedford Road, A603 Cardington Cross Roundabout, Cambridge Road, Layby A603 Canvins Adjacent Meadow Lane, Willington Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 27th 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

WOBURN ROAD, KEMPSTON HARDWICK 26 – 073

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, from proceeding along Woburn Road, Kempston Hardwick.

All motorists, HGV’s and emergency services are required to follow the diversion at all times. Access and egress for Emergency services who require attendance to a premise on Manor Road, will be maintained as reasonably practicable and safe. Access and egress will only be maintained to those residents and businesses on this road. Pedestrian access to be provided to Kempston Hardwick Railway Station from the west only.

This temporary road closure is required to facilitate the utilisation of the dedicated plant crossing over Manor Road to enable the mass haulage of soil between the Lake and Core Zones of the site as part of the construction of 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 road closure is anticipated to be in operation 24 hours from 27th July 2026 to 5th October 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Woburn Road, The Branston Way, A421 Slip Off To Marsh Leys Roundabout W, A421 Marsh Leys Junction From Elstow Junction Off Slip, A421 Marsh Leys Junction To Elstow Junction On Slip, A421 Slip On From Marsh Leys Roundabout E, A421 Marsh Leys Junction To Elstow Junction, A421 Through Junction With Marsh Leys Roundabout E, A421 From End Of Slip On At Marsh Leys Roundabout To Slip Off At Kempston E, A421 Slip Off To A6 Near Kempston E, A421 Eb Slip Off From A421 To A6 Rdbt, A421 Through Junction With A6 Near Kempston E, Elstow Bypass, Ampthill Road, Sam Clark Way, Hardwick Hill.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 27th 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 Galliford Try On Behalf Of UDX Development Company Limited C/O James.Riches@Gallifordtry.co.uk mobile 07763 874051 24-hour emergency no. Wilson James 24hr Security control room number.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

(ODELL: BRIDLEWAY NO 31 AND FELMERSHAM: BRIDLEWAY NO 8 )

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2022

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the order made by Bedford Borough Council on 23rd December 2022, extended on 30th June 2023, 22nd December 2023, 28th June 2024, 20th December 2024, 25th June 2025 and 16th June 2026 the effect of which will be to prohibit any person proceeding on foot or on horseback or lead a horse or cycle along the length of Odell: Bridleway No 31 and Felmersham: Bridleway No 8 which extends from its junction with Mill Lane Odell at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) SP 9652 5775 to the OS GR SP 9711 5712 junction with Carlton Road Felmersham has been continued in force with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport until 7th July 2028.

This temporary closure is required as the bridge is unsafe. The closure will continue from Tuesday 7th July 2026 for up to two year.

There is no alternative routes for users while the closure is in operation.

The Order will come into operation on 7th July 2026 for a period not exceeding two years or until the works which it is proposed to carry out on or near to bridleways have been completed, whichever is the earlier. If the works are not completed within two years the Order may be extended for a longer period with the consent of the Secretary of State for Transport.

For further information please telephone Highways Helpdesk on (01234) 718003.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

WYBOSTON CHAWSTON AND COLESDEN:  

PART OF FOOTPATH NO A10 AND FOOTPATH NO 10

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2022

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Order made by Bedford Borough Council on the 15th December 2022, extended on 1st September 2023, 21st June 2024, 27th June 2025 and 16th June 2026 the effect of which will be to prohibit any person proceeding on foot along the length of part of public footpath No A10 and footpath No 10 Wyboston, Chawston, and Colesden which extends from Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) TL 1537 5536 to OS GR TL 1475 5572 has been continued in force with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport until 2nd July 2027. This closure is required to facilitate works associated with the Improvement Scheme for the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbett.

The closure is to continue from Friday 3rd July 2026 for up to one year.

There is no alternative route for footpath users while the closure is in operation.

The Order will come into operation on 3rd July 2026 for a period not exceeding one year or until the works which it is proposed to carry out on or near to the footpaths have been completed, whichever is the earlier. If the works are not completed within one year the Order may be extended for a longer period with the consent of the Secretary of State for Transport.

For further information please telephone Highways Helpdesk on (01234) 718003.

Dated: 2nd July 2026

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