Bedford Borough (Multiple Areas) - Various Traffic Orders

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

PUBLIC NOTICE

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
BRIDGEND, CARLTON 26 – 069

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 Bridgend, Carlton junction The Moor.

This temporary road closure is required to undertake repairs to a Fire Hydrant 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 16:00 hours from 3rd August 2026 to 5th August 2026.

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Bridgend, The Causeway, Turvey Road, Carlton Road, Turvey Loop, High Street, Bridge Street, Bedford Road, Harrold Road, Lavendon Road, Eagle Way.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 3rd 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
OFFA ROAD, BEDFORD 26 – 070

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 Offa 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 5th August 2026 to 14th August 2026.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 5th 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
KENT AVENUE, AND KELVIN AVENUE BEDFORD 26 – 066

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 Kent Avenue, and Kelvin Avenue Bedford.

This temporary road closure is required to 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 08:00 to 18:00 hours from 3rd August 2026 to 11th August 2026.

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Newton Road, Pearcey Road, Elstow Road, Brackley Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 3rd 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
OLD MILTON ROAD, THURLEIGH 26 – 051

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 Old Milton Road, Thurleigh outside Greenfields.

This temporary road closure is required to locate boundary box 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 3rd August 2026 to 7th August 2026.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 3rd 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) LIMITED Tel: 03457 145 145.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
LOVELL ROAD, OAKLEY 26 – 071

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 Lovell Road, Oakley Junction Church Lane to Roundabout Oakley Road, Clapham.

This temporary road closure is required for carriageway patching various locations 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 15:30 hours from 3rd August 2026 to 7th August 2026.

Phase 1 junction Church lane to junction of Station Road. Between – 03.08.26 to 05.08.26.

Phase 2: junction Station Road to junction Oakley Road roundabout Between – 06.08.26 to 07.08.26 is available via Church Lane, High Street, Westfield Road, Highfield Road, Paula Radcliffe Way, Oakley Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 3rd 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
PARK LANE, SHARNBROOK 26 -052

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 Park Lane, Sharnbrook outside Barleycroft House.

This temporary road closure is required to repair/replace Fire hydrant 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 4th August 2026 to 6th August 2026.

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via High Street, Kennell Hill, Templars Way, Rushden Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 4th 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
FULMAR ROAD, BEDFORD 26 – 067

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 Fulmar 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 6th August 2026 to 19th August 2026.

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Falcon Avenue, Larkway, Pipit Rise.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 6th 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
RUSHDEN ROAD, WYMINGTON 26 – 039

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 Rushden Road, Wymington junction Cambridge Street.

This temporary road closure is required to connect onto existing drainage 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 3rd August 2026 to 7th August 2026.

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

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 3rd 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 Rowan Groundworks Ltd Lee Dorrington Tel: 07901 510518.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
PARK LANE, SHARNBROOK 26 – 078

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 Park Lane, Sharnbrook Outside Green Tiles.

This temporary road closure is required for a pole test 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 17th August 2026.

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Park Lane, Rushden Road, Templars Way, Kennell Hill, High Street.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 17th 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 Openreach Tel: 03700 500792.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
ELSTOW ROAD, KEMPSTON 26 – 083

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 Elstow Road, Kempston from the entrance of the Mercedes Garage to the Junction of Ampthill Way.

This temporary road closure is required to survey in manhole chambers 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 18th August 2026 to 19th August 2026.

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Elstow Road, Ampthill Road, West End, Progress Way.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 18th 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 Doocey Traffic Management Tel: 0330 9000 365.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
MANOR ROAD, WOOTTON 26 – 075

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 Manor Road, Wootton car parking area outside flats.

This temporary road closure is required for 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 09:00 to 15:30 hours from 17th August 2026 to 26th August 2026.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 17th 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
ADELAIDE SQUARE, BEDFORD 26 – 086

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 Adelaide Square, Bedford. This temporary road closure is required to carriageway repairs 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 16:00 hours from 19th August 2026 to 21st August 2026.

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Tavistock Street, The Crescent, Bromham Road, Adelaide Square.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 19th 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
MILL ROAD, THURLEIGH 26 – 074

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 Road, Thurleigh junction Milton Road.

This temporary road closure is required for carriageway patching 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 17th August 2026 to 18th August 2026.

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Mill Hill, High Street, Robins Folly.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 17th 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)
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
(STEWARTBY PUBLIC FOOTPATH NOS 1 AND 2)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC)  ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the order made by Bedford Borough Council on 23rd January 2026 the effect of which will be to prohibit any person proceeding on foot along Stewartby Footpath Nos 1 and 2 the length of which extends from Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) TL 0175 4460 to OS GR TL 0343 4413 to OS GR TL 0229 4332 has been continued in force with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport until 28th July 2027.

This closure is required to secure site for works, security and safety during development. The closure will continue from Wednesday 29th July 2026.

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

The Order will come into operation on 29th 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: 23rd July 2026

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