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Bedfordshire (Multiple Areas) - Various Traffic Regulations
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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(GREAT LANE, CLOPHILL)
(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 Great Lane, Clophill outside number 5.
This temporary closure is required to enable remedial reinstatement 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 8 to 10 September 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period.
The alternative route for this closure will be via Little Lane, Kiln Lane, Great Lane and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 8 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 Anglian Water – 0800145145.
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(WATER END ROAD, MAULDEN)
(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 Water End Rd, Maulden at the junction with Clophill Rd.
This temporary closure is required to enable remedial reinstatement 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 9 to 11 September 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period.
The alternative route for this closure will be via Water End Rd, Silsoe Rd, Clophill Rd and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 9 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 Anglian Water – 0800145145.
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(ARAGON ROAD, AMPTHILL)
(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 Aragon Road, Ampthill between numbers 4 to 6. This temporary closure is required to enable underground duct installation for new service 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 7 to 9 September between the hours of 0800-1800. The road will be closed at all times during this period.
There is no alternative route for this closure.
The Order will come into operation on 7 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
(PARK STREET, AMPTHILL)
(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 Park Street, Ampthill outside number 29.
This temporary closure is required to enable stop tap replacement 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 8 September 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period.
The alternative route for this closure will be via B530, Chapel Lane and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 8 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 Anglian Water – 0800145145.
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(SAMPSHILL ROAD, WESTONING)
(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 Sampshill Road, Westoning outside Hillcrest.
This temporary closure is required to enable meter outlet repair works 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 26 to 28 August 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period.
There is no alternative route for this closure. Access for residents will be maintained.
The Order will come into operation on 26 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 Anglian Water – 0800145145.
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(STANDALONE WARREN, HAYNES)
(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 Standalone Warren, Haynes between Plummers Lane and Appley Corner.
This temporary closure is required to enable pole testing 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 25 August 2026 between the hours of 0930 and 1530. The road will be closed at all times during this period.
The alternative route for this closure will be via Plummers Lane, Northwood End Rd, Standalone Warren and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 25 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 Sunbelt Rentals – 03700500792.
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(MOUNT PLEASANT, ASPLEY GUISE)
(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 Mount Pleasant, Aspley Guise outside number 60.
This temporary closure is required to enable stop tap replacement 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 24 to 26 August 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period.
The alternative route for this closure will be via Gypsy Lane, Woburn Lane, Bedford Rd and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 24 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 Anglian Water – 0800145145.
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(GREENFIELD ROAD, PULLOXHILL)
(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 Greenfield Road, Pulloxhill outside number 18.
This temporary closure is required to enable overhead cabling works 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 27 August 2026 between the hours 0930-1530. The road will be closed at all times during this period.
The alternative route for this closure is via Pulloxhill Rd, Flitton Rd, Greenfield Rd, Sand Rd, Flitton Rd, High Street and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 27 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 Sunbelt Rentals – 03700500792.
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(STEPPINGLEY ROAD, FLITWICK)
(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 Steppingley Road, Flitwick between The Leisure Centre and Red Kite Road.
This temporary closure is required to enable new water main installation 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 24 August to 6 September 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period.
The alternative route for this closure will be via A5120, High St, A507, Fordfield Rd and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 24 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 Anglian Water – 03457145145.
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(SILVER END ROAD, HAYNES)
(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. Silver End Road, Haynes outside number 95.
This temporary closure is required to enable jetting 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 17 August 2026.between the hours 0800-1600 The road will be closed at all times during this period.
The alternative route for this closure will be via A600, Northwood End Road, Silver End 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 Anglian Water - 03457145145
Central Bedfordshire Council
Notice of Confirmation of Public Path Order
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(PULLOXHILL: PART OF FOOTPATH NO. 16)
PUBLIC PATH DIVERSION ORDER 2026
On 7 August 2026 Central Bedfordshire Council confirmed the above Order made under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980.
The effect of the Order as confirmed is to divert part of Footpath No. 16, Pulloxhill as described below.
The length of Footpath No. 16, Pulloxhill to be stopped up extends from Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) TL 0625 3366 in a south-southwesterly direction for approximately 158 metres to the boundary hedge of The Leys at OS GR TL 0617 3352 then continues in a generally west-southwesterly direction for approximately 49 metres to terminate at its junction with Blackhill Lane at OS GR TL 0613 3350.
The footpath is stopped up across its full width.
The length of Footpath No. 16, Pulloxhill to be created extends from Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) TL 0625 3366 in a generally easterly direction for approximately 2 metres to OS GR TL 0625 3366 then continues in a generally south-south-westerly direction for approximately 74 metres along a track to a field boundary at OS GR TL 0621 3360 then continues in a generally south-south-westerly direction for approximately 86 metres across a paddock to the boundary of The Leys at OS GR TL 0616 3352 then continues in a generally north-westerly then south-westerly direction for approximately 26 metres to OS GR TL 0614 3352 then continues in a generally south-south-westerly direction for approximately 28 metres to its junction with Blackhill Lane at OS GR TL 0613 3350.
The new route of the footpath has a width of 2 metres.
A copy of the Order and the Order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at the offices of Central Bedfordshire Council Highways, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford. Any inspection will be by appointment only, please contact definitivemap@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or 0300 300 6530 to arrange an appointment. A copy of the Order and the Order map are available to view and download for free at https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/82/countryside/424/definitive_map/2. Paper copies of the Order and map may be bought at a charge of £4.00.
The order comes into force on 14 August 2026 but if a person aggrieved by the Order wants to question its validity, or that of any provision contained in it, on the grounds that it is not within the powers of the Highways Act 1980, as amended, or of any regulation made under the Act has not been complied with in relation to the Order, he or she may, under paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 to the Act as applied by paragraph 5 of Schedule 6 to the Act, within 6 weeks from 13 August 2026 make an application to the High Court.
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
PROPOSES TO INTRODUCE NO WAITING AT ANY TIME
ON MARSTON ROAD, LIDLINGTON
Reason for proposal: The proposed waiting restrictions are intended to address issues arising from indiscriminate parking and to ensure that junction visibility is not obstructed by parked vehicles. The proposal will therefore help to reduce the likelihood of conflict between vehicles and support the safe and efficient movement of traffic.
Effect of the Order:
To introduce No Waiting at Any Time on the following lengths of road in Lidlington:-
1. Marston Road, north-east side, from a point approximately 2.5 metres south-west of the shared property boundary between No.7 and No. 8 Marston Road and extending in a north-easterly direction for approximately 35 metres.
Details may also be viewed online at www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/publicstatutorynotices.
Comments should be sent by e-mail to highways.consultation@ centralbedfordshire.gov.uk by 03 September 2026. Any objections must state the grounds on which they are made. All comments must quote unique reference number TRO-124. If you want to send in your comments in writing please send them to the address shown below FAO Emily Hirst.
Please note that any comments received will be redacted of personal information and uploaded onto the Central Bedfordshire Council website as part of a report on the scheme a few days before the proposal is discussed at the relevant Traffic Management Meeting, where it will remain in the public domain. If you do not wish for your comments to be part of the report please state this explicitly within your response.
Order Title: If made will be “Central Bedfordshire Council (Bedfordshire County Council (District of Mid Bedfordshire) (Civil Enforcement Area and Special Enforcement Area) (Waiting Restrictions and Street Parking Places) (Consolidation) Order 2008) (Variation No.*) Order 202*”
Central Bedfordshire Council Lorna Carver
Priory House Director to Place & Communities
Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ Highways
13 August 2026
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