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Bedford Borough (Multiple Areas) - Various Traffic Orders
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BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
PUBLIC NOTICE
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984:
SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF
TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
HONEY HILL ROAD, BEDFORD 26 – 098
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 Honey Hill Road, Bedford.
This temporary road closure is required to facilitate the Installation of a speed table 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 27th August 2026 to 29th August 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Honey Hill Road, Ouseland Road, Old Ford End Road.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 27th 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
FALCON AVENUE, BEDFORD 26 – 090
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 Falcon Avenue, Bedford outside 46.
This temporary road closure is required to repair sewer 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 15:00 ours from 25th August 2026 to 25th August 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Merlin Gardens, The Buntings, Fulmar Road.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 25th 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 145145.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984:
SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF
TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
KENNELL HILL AND HIGH STREET,
SHARNBROOK 26 – 095
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 Kennell Hill and High Street, Sharnbrook.
This temporary road closure is required for various carriageway patching and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. Access will be maintained at all times for emergency services and for residents who reside within the closure. Gatemen will be positioned at the junction of Templars way and Souldrop Road to assist with access.
This temporary road closure is anticipated to be in operation 09:15 to 15:00 hours Phase 1 24th August 2025 to 28th August 2026 Kennell Hill To High Street Sharnbrook Phase 2 1st September to 4th September 2026 HIgh Street Sharnbrook Church Lane to Colworth Road
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Phase 1Templars Way, Rushden Road, Stocking Lane, Sharnbrook Road, Souldrop Road, High Street Phase 2 Colworth Road, Lodge Road, Church Lane.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 24th 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
CHURCH ROAD, KEYSOE 26 – 058
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 Road, Keysoe. This temporary road closure is required for 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 09:00 to 15:30 hours from 24th August 2026 to 15th September 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Wybridge, Kimbolton Road, Keysoe Row West.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 24th 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
FORD END ROAD, BEDFORD 26 – 097
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 Ford End Road, Bedford near 117.
This temporary road closure is required to locate leak 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 7th September 2026
The proposed Order will come into operation on 7th 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 Anglian Water Business (National) Tel: 03457 145145.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984:
SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF
TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
GADSBY STREET, BEDFORD 26 – 089
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 Gadsby Street, Bedford.
This temporary road closure is required to raise sluice valve to level 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 16:00hours from 7th September 2026 to 9th September 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Mill Street, Castle Road, St Cuthberts Street, Lurke Street, Gadsby Street.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 7th 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 Anglian Water Business (National) Tel: 03457 145145.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984:
SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF
TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
ST MICHAELS ROAD, BEDFORD 26 – 099
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 St Michaels Road, Bedford. This temporary road closure is required for various 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 09:00 to 15:30 hours from 7th September 2026 to 11th September 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Kimbolton Road, St Augustines Road, St Georges Road The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 7th 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.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984:
SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF
TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
VILLAGE ROAD, BROMHAM 26 – 088
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 Village Road, Bromham.
This temporary road closure is required to facilitate high friction surface dressing 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 15:00 hours 7th September 2026 to 9th September 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Molivers Lane, Springfield Drive, Bromham, Grange Lane.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 7th 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.
Dated: 13th August 2026
Paul Pace Service Director – Public Realm,
Highways & Waste Management, Borough Hall,
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP
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