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Bedford Area - Various Traffic & Parking Orders
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PUBLIC NOTICE
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 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 Road, Thurleigh.
This temporary road closure is required to 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)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
PARK LANE, SHARNBROOK 26 -078
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 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
ADELAIDE SQUARE, BEDFORD 26 – 086
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 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
MANOR ROAD, WOOTTON 26 – 075
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, 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
ELSTOW ROAD, KEMPSTON 26 – 083
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 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
SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, KEMPSTON 26 – 109
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 Springfield Avenue, Kempston.
This temporary road closure is required for drainage investigation and 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 09:00 to 17:00 hours from 28th September 2026 to 30th September 2026 The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Margetts Road, Bedford Road, Bunyan Road, Elstow Road. The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 28th September 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.
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL (STATION ROAD, SHARNBROOK)
(DOCTOR PERMIT HOLDER PARKING PLACE) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 30th July 2026 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailedbelow:Effect of the Order:
1. To introduce a “Doctor Permit Holder Parking Place” on the following length of road:
A Station Road, Sharnbrook
On its south western kerb, starting 20.5 metres west of the projected centre of Tythe Close and extending in a south westerly direction for 7.8 metres.
Date of Operation This Order will come into force on 17th August 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.
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
(PARK LANE, SHARNBROOK) (PROHIBITION OF WAITING) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 30th July 2026 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below:
Effect of the Order:
1. To introduce a ‘No waiting at any time’ restriction on the following length of road:
A Park Lane, Sharnbrook
On the eastern kerbline, from a point in line with the northern boundary of No. 2 Park Lane, south-eastwards for a distance of 24 metres.
Date of Operation This Order will come into force on 17th August 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.
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
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 30th July 2026 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed
below:Effect of the Order:
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 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 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 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 in a south easterly direction for 49.3 metres
(v) On its northern kerb starting from the boundary of Nos 42 and 44 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 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 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 in an easterly direction for 11.9 metres and a southerly direction for 4.4 metres
C Ormesby Way (East)
(i) On its western kerb starting from the projected centre of the junction with Old Ford End 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Date of Operation This Order will come into force on 10th August 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.
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
(BEDFORD CONTROLLED PARKING ZONE)
(PROHIBITION AND RESTRICTION OF WAITING AND LOADING AND PARKING PLACES) ORDER 2017
(AMENDMENT NO.31) ORDER 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 30th July 2026 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effects of which are detailed below:
Effect of the Orders:
1. To introduce five permit holders only bays (Zone X) A Boswell Place, Bedford
(i) On its northern side starting from the west boundary of the substation for a length of 13 metres in a north westerly direction.
2. To introduce fifteen permit holders only bays (Zone D) A Boswell Place, Bedford
(i) On its northern side starting 13 metres north west of the west boundary of the substation for a length of 30 metres in a north westerly direction.
(ii) On its northern side starting 45.4 metres north west of the west boundary of the substation for a length of 7.5 metres in a north westerly direction.
Date of Operation: This Order will come into force on 10th August 2026.
Copies of this order 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/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.
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL OFF STREET PARKING PLACES ORDER 2019
(AMENDMENT NO.11) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 30th July 2026 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below:-
1. Effect of Order: To remove ‘Boswell Place Surface Car Park’ from Schedule 3 of the Bedford Borough Council Off-Street Parking Places Order 2019 as follows:
| Schedule 3 – Identification of parking places to which a parking charge does not apply | ||
| Parking Place (Car Park) |
Hours of operation |
Other Conditions of Use |
| Article 3 | Article 7 | Articles 6 and 15 |
| Boswell Place Surface Car Park |
At all times | Vehicle height limit 2.2 metres (7’2”) Vehicle weight limit 2.5 tonnes Maximum parking period 24 hours Bay Nos. 1 - 5 for Zone X Permit Holders Bay Nos. 6 - 20 for Zone D Permit Holders |
2. To insert ‘Kingswood Way Surface Car Park, Great Denham’ into Schedule 3 of the Bedford Borough Council Off-Street Parking Places Order 2019 as follows:
Schedule 3 – Identification of parking places to which a parking charge does not apply
| Schedule 3 – Identification of parking places to which a parking charge does not apply | ||
| Parking Place (Car Park) |
Hours of operation |
Other Conditions of Use |
| Article 3 | Article 7 | Articles 6 and 15 |
| Kingswood Way Surface Car Park |
At all times | Vehicle height limit 2.3 metres (7’6”) Blue Badge Holders Only bays – a valid Blue Badge must be clearly displayed Vehicles must be parked wholly within marked bays |
Date of Operation This Order will come into force on 10th August 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: 6th August 2026
Paul Pace Service Director – Public Realm, Highways & Waste Management, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP
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