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Bedfordshire, Hyde/Toddington/Kensworth/Whipsnade/Dunstable-Temporary Traffic Restrictions, to allow for the proposed works.

LU5 6HAPublished 05/08/26
Luton News & Herald • 

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Central Bedfordshire

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(LOWER HARPENDEN ROAD, HYDE)

(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 Lower Harpenden Road, Hyde between Farrs Lane and County Border.

This temporary closure is required to enable carriageway patching 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 from 1 to 3 September between the hours of 0900-1530. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route will be via B653, New Airport Way, London Rd, A1081, B652, B653 and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 1 September 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 Highways Helpdesk - 03003008049

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(HARLINGTON ROAD/ BRIDLE WAY, TODDINGTON)

(TEMPORARY 30MPH SPEED LIMIT) 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 exceeding a 30mph speed limit along the length of Harlington Road and Bridle Way, Toddington which extends from Harlington Road between Nursery Cottages and Briarmead farm and Bridle Way from J&K Recovery Signs to B5120.

This temporary speed limit is required to facilitate traffic light loop cuts and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

It is expected that the 30mph speed limit will be in operation from 1st September 2026 until 27 February 2027.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 1 September 2026 for a period of eighteen months or until the proposed works have been completed whichever is the earlier.

For further information please contact Ringway – 01767666766.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(DOVEHOUSE LANE, KENSWORTH)

(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 Dovehouse Lane, Kensworth between numbers 7 and 13.

This temporary closure is required to enable pole replacement and overhead cabling 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 2 September 2026. Between the hours of 0800 and 1800. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure will be via Buckwood Lane, B4540 and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 2 September 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 Avidety - 08454747999

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(THE GREEN, WHIPSNADE)

(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 The Green, Whipsnade between Whipsnade Zoo Car Park and Dagnall rd.

This temporary closure is required to enable carriageway patching 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 from 3 to 4 September 2026 between the hours 0900-1530 The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure will be via B4541, B489 and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 3 September 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 Highways Helpdesk - 03003008049

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(KIRBY ROAD, DUNSTABLE)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Central Bedfordshire 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 full length of Kirby Road, Dunstable.

This temporary closure is required to enable mastic asphalt patching 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 from 17 to 21 August 2026 between the hours of 0800 and 1800. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure will be via West St, Icknield St, Bullpond Lane, First Avenue, Osborne Rd and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 17 August 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 Highways Helpdesk - 03003008049

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL (WINFIELD STREET, DUNSTABLE)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Central Bedfordshire 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 full length of Winfield Street, Dunstable.

This temporary closure is required to enable carriageway patching 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 from 17 to 19 August 2026 between the hours of 0800 and 1800. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure will be via Edward St, Union St, High St North and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 17 August 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 Highways Helpdesk - 03003008049

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL (STATION ROAD, HARLINGTON)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Central Bedfordshire 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 Station Road, Harlington between Sundon Road and outside number 7.

This temporary closure is required to enable drainage 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 from 18 August to 1 September 2026 between the hours of 0800-1800. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure will be via Toddington Road, A5120, Westoning Rd, Station Rd and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 18 August 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 Highways Helpdesk - 03003008049

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL (WOODFORD ROAD, DUNSTABLE) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Central Bedfordshire 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 full length of Woodford Road, Dunstable.

This temporary closure is required to enable carriageway patching 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 from 19 to 21 August between the hours of 0800-1600. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure will be via Katherine Drive, Poynters Road, Luton Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 19 August 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 Highways Helpdesk - 03003008049

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL (LISCOMBE ROAD, DUNSTABLE) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Central Bedfordshire 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 full length of Liscombe Road, Dunstable.

This temporary closure is required to enable carriageway patching 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 from 18 to 20 August between the hours of 0800-1800. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure will be via Jeans Way, Kingsbury Avenue, A505 and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 18 August 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 Highways Helpdesk - 03003008049

DATED 5 August 2026

Central Bedfordshire Council                                 Gary Powell

Priory House                               Assistant Director, Highways

Chicksands

Shefford SG17 5TQ

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