Bedford Area - Various Traffic & Parking Orders

PUBLIC NOTICE

(20MPH SPEED ZONE) (SILVER STREET AND OTHER ROADS, GREAT BARFORD) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 9th July 2026 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below:Effect of the Order:

1. To revoke the existing 20mph speed limit on the lengths of road listed below and introduce a 20mph zone. Associated traffic calming measures, including road humps, are proposed separately under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Silver Street                

Southview

Bereford Close            

Goodwins Yard

Pyms Close          

The Spencers

Hunts Field

Silver Street Loop

Date of Operation: This Order will come into force on 27th July 2026 or as soon as practicable after this date.

A copy of the Order may be viewed at www.bedford.gov.uk/implementedtro.

High Court Challenge: Any person who desires to question the validity of this Order or any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of that Act has not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of the date of this Notice, make application for that purpose to the High Court.

(PARISH OF GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD)  

(PROHIBITION AND RESTRICTION OF WAITING, STOPPING AND PARKING PLACES) ORDER 2015 (AMENDMENT NO.6) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 9th July 2026 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below:Effect of the Order:

1. To reduce the existing “No Stopping Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm on School Entrance” restrictions and introduce “No Waiting Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm” and “No Loading Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm” restrictions on the following length of road:

A   Silver Street, Great Barford

(i)   On its southern kerb at a point 6.6 metres west of the east boundary line of No 55 for a length of 56.4 metres  in an easterly direction.

2.  To introduce “No Waiting at Any Time” restrictions on the following length of road:

A   Silver Street, Great Barford

(i)   On its southern kerb starting from a point 3.8 metres west of the west boundary of No 28a (opposite) for a length of 9 metres in an easterly direction.

3. To amend the extent of the current “No Stopping 7am-7pm Except Buses” on the following length of road: A Silver Street, Great Barford

(i)   On its southern kerb reduced in length by 10.5 metres on the west end starting from a point 3.8 metres west of the west boundary of No 28a (opposite)

(ii)  On its southern kerb extended in length by 2.5 metres on the east end starting from a point 3.1 metres east of the boundary of No 28 and the GP Surgery (opposite)

4.  To reduce the extent of the current “No Stopping MondayFriday 8am-4:30pm on School Entrance” restrictions on the following length of road:

A    Silver Street, Great Barford

(i)   On its southern kerb from a point 1 metre west of the west boundary of No 29 for a length of 14.5 metres in an easterly direction

5. To extend the existing “No Waiting at Any Time” restrictions on the following length of road:

A    Silver Street, Great Barford

(i)   On its southern kerb from a point 1 metre west of the west boundary of No 29 for a length of 14.5 metres in an easterly direction (to the existing double yellow lines) On its southern kerb from a point 1 metre west of the west boundary of No 29 for a length of 14.5 metres in an easterly direction (to the existing double yellow lines)

Date of Operation This Order will come into force on 27th July 2026 or as soon as practicable after this date. A Copy of the Order may be viewed at www.bedford.gov.uk/implementedtro  

High Court Challenge: Any person who desires to question the validity of this Order or any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of that Act has not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of the date of this Notice, make application for that purpose to the High Court. Dated: 16th July 2026

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

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

LITTLE STAUGHTON ROAD, PERTENHALL 26 – 079

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 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 workforce 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 20mph speed restriction is anticipated to be in operation 24 hours from 8th July 2026 to 20th July 2026 The 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

TRINITY CLOSE, FELMERSHAM 26 – 076

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 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 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 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 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(1)

OAKLEY ROAD, BROMHAM, PARK ROAD  

STEVINGTON 26 – 036

TEMPORARY 40 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 Oakley Road, Bromham, Park Road Stevington at a speed exceeding of 40 mph.

This temporary 40 mph speed restriction is required for safety of the public and workforce for 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 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 ORDER 2026

WILLINGTON ROAD, COPLE 26 – 63

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bedford Borough Councilhas made 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 closure(s) 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

MANOR ROAD, KEMPSTON HARDWICK 26 – 074

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.

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 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 07763874051 24-hour emergency no. Wilson James 24hr Security control room number.

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 has made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle from proceeding along the length of 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 818003

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

BROOK LANE HARROLD 26 – 084

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 pedestrian from proceeding along the footpath Brook Lane Harrold. This temporary footpath closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while a meter exchange is carried out and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

This temporary footpath closure is anticipated to be on operation 09:00 to 16:00 hours 11th August 2026. Pedestrians affected by the proposed Order should follow the diversion route as appropriate. The proposed Order will come into operation on 11th August 2026, for a period of six 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

TURVEY ROAD, STAGSDEN 26 – 085

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 Turvey Road, Stagsden.

This temporary road closure is required to replace air 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 21:00 to 06:00 hours from 13th August 2026 to 14th August 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Northampton Road, Bromham Bypass, Bedford Road, Wick End, High Street, Church Lane, North End Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 13th August 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

STEWARTBY WAY, STEWARTBY 26 – 093

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 Stewartby Way, Stewartby approx. 120m south east of Wavel Close. This temporary road closure is required to facilliate repairs to telecoms cabinet and pole 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 19:00 to 06:00 hours from 12th August 2026 to 17th August 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Stewartby Way, Green Lane, Woburn Road, Marston Bypass, Bedford Road, Station Road, Marston Road, High Street, Ampthill Road, Woburn Street, Claridges Lane, Bedford Street, Hazelwood Lane. The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 12th August 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 Sunbelt Rentals on behalf of Mitie Telecoms Tel: 0370 050 0792.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

SILVER STREET GREAT BARFORD 26 – 054

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 Silver Street Great Barford.

This temporary road closure is required to 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 10th August 2026 to 28th August 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Bedford Road, High Street.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 10th August 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

CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD 26 – 072

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 Castle Road, Bedford outside 45.

This temporary road closure is required for a communication pipe repair 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 11th August 2026 to 13th August 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Castle Road, Albany Road, The Embankment, Rothsay Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 11th August 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: 3457 145 145.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

CARLTON ROAD TURVEY AND TURVEY LOOP,  TURVEY 26 – 096

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 pedestrian from proceeding along the footway Carlton Road and Turvey Loop, Turvey.

These temporary footway closure(s) are required for the safety of the public and workforce while footway resurfacing on both sides of carriageway is carried out and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. Only one footway to be worked on at any time, the opposite footway to be used as a pedestrian walkway. These temporary footway closure(s) are anticipated to be in operation 08:00 to 18:00 hours from 20th August 2026 to 2nd September 2026

Pedestrians affected by the proposed Order should follow the diversion route as appropriate as signed on site. The proposed Order will come into operation on 20th August 2026,for a period of six 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: 0123 471 8003.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

CARLTON ROAD, TURVEY 26 – 096

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 Carlton Road Turvey from May Road to Turvey Loop.

This temporary road closure is required to aid traffic management for footway resurfacing on both sides of 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 to 18:00 hours from 20th August 2026 to 2nd September 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via High Street, Bridge Street, Bedford Road, Harrold Road, Lavendon Road, Carlton Road, Bridgend, Pavenham Road, West End, Court Lane, Silver Street, Northampton Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 20th August 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: 16th July 2026

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