Central Bedfordshire Area - Various Traffic & Footpath Orders

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(ASH ROAD, BIGGLESWADE)

(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 Ash Road, Biggleswade between number 74 and jct with Wilsheres Road.

This temporary closure is required to enable gas mains 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 7 September to 12 October 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure will be via Beech Avenue, Wilsheres Rd and vice versa.

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 TMO HIGHWAYS – 01379 676462

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL (BROOK END, POTTON)

(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 Brook End, Potton outside number 16.

This temporary closure is required to enable VXO construction 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 7 to 9 September 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period. The alternative route will be via Market Square, B1040, B1042, Brook End and vice versa.

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

(EVERTON ROAD, TEMPSFORD AND EVERTON HILL, EVERTON)

(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 Everton Road, Tempsford and Everton Hill, Everton 20 metres either side of the level crossing.

This temporary closure is required to enable level crossing maintenance 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 0215hrs to 0555hrs on 6 September 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure is via Tempsford Road, Sandy Road, Everton Road, Swaden, High Street, Bedford Road, Great North Road, Blunham Lane, C54 from Blunham Lane to Station Road, Church Street and Everton Road.

The Order will come into operation on 6 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 Network Rail – Chevron TM – 01652 656291

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(EVERTON ROAD, TEMPSFORD AND EVERTON HILL, EVERTON)

(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 Everton Road, Tempsford and Everton Hill, Everton 20 metres either side of the level crossing.

This temporary closure is required to enable level crossing maintenance 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 2200hrs on 29 August 2026 to 0800 hrs on 31 August 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure is via Tempsford Road, Sandy Road, Everton Road, Swaden, High Street, Bedford Road, Great North Road, Blunham Lane, C54 from Blunham Lane to Station Road, Church Street and Everton Road.

The Order will come into operation on 29 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 Network Rail – Chevron TM – 01652 656291

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(EVERTON ROAD, TEMPSFORD AND EVERTON HILL, EVERTON)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025

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 Everton Road, Tempsford and Everton Hill, Everton 20 metres either side of the level crossing.

This temporary closure is required to enable level crossing inspection 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 28 September 2025 between the hours of 1am and 8:30am. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure is via Tempsford Road, Sandy Road, Everton Road, Swaden, High Street, Bedford Road, Great North Road, Blunham Lane, C54 from Blunham Lane to Station Road, Church Street and Everton Road.

The Order will come into operation on 28 September 2025 for a period of one month or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier.

For further information please contact Network Rail – Chevron TM – 01652 656291

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(EVERTON ROAD, TEMPSFORD AND EVERTON HILL, EVERTON)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025

WHEREAS the Central Bedfordshire Council (hereinafter referred to as “the Council”) being the Highway Authority for Everton Road, Tempsford and Everton Hill, Everton is satisfied that traffic in a length of the said road should be prohibited by reason of proposed works to be executed thereon.

NOW  THEREFORE the Council in exercise of their powers under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and of all other powers them enabling in that behalf hereby make the following Order:-

1.  No person shall cause any vehicle, except a vehicle being used for police, fire brigade or ambulance purposes in an emergency, to proceed along the length of Everton Road, Tempsford and Everton Hill, Everton for a period of one month. Where possible access will be maintained to property and premises.

2.  The provisions of Article 1 above shall apply only to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by traffic signs prescribed in the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002.

3.  This Order shall come into operation on 28 September 2025 and may be cited as the “Central Bedfordshire Council (Everton Road, Tempsford and Everton Hill, Everton) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025”.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(STOCKBRIDGE ROAD, CLIFTON)

(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 Stockbridge Road, Clifton at the junction with Church St.

This temporary closure is required to enable sluice valve repair 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 B659, Clifton Rd, Broad St, Church St 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

(FOOTPATH BETWEEN AMPTHILL ROAD AND OSBORN CRESCENT, SHEFFORD)

(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 pedestrians from proceeding along that length of footpath between Ampthill Road And Osborn Crescent, Shefford.

This temporary closure is required to enable gas main replacement work to take place and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

It is expected that the works will take place from 24 August to 4 September 2026

The alternative route for this closure is via the footways along Ampthill Rd, Bloomfield Drive, George St, Osborn Crescent and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 24 August 2026 for a period of four months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier.

For further information please contact TMO Highways - 01379676462.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(IVEL ROAD, SHEFFORD) (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 Ivel Road, Shefford outside number 28.

This temporary closure is required to enable new water connection 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 26 to 28 August 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure will be via Southbridge St, Ampthill Rd, A507 and vice versa.

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 PROPOSES TO INTRODUCE NO WAITING AT ANY TIME ON CLIFTON ROAD, HENLOW

Reason for proposal: The proposed restrictions are required for the purpose of avoiding danger to persons or other traffic, and for preventing the likelihood of such danger arising, as well as for facilitating the passage of traffic (including pedestrians) on the road. More specifically, vehicles currently park in close proximity to the bus stop, which prevents drivers behind a stationary bus from safely passing while the bus is boarding or alighting passengers. This results in traffic becoming stationary for extended periods and creates a potential hazard for both road users and pedestrians.

Effect of the Order:

To introduce No Waiting at any time on the following length of road in Henlow:-

1.  C lifton Road, from a point in line with the eastern flank wall of No. 2 Clifton Road (Henlow Motor Group), being the point where the existing double yellow lines terminate, and extending north-west for a distance of approximately 30 metres to the south-eastern edge of the existing bus stop markings.

2.  C lifton Road, from the eastern kerbline of its junction with Crossways Close and extending south-east for a distance of approximately 12 metres to the north-western edge of the existing bus stop markings.

3.  Clifton Road, from the western kerbline of its junction with John Howland Close and extending north-west for a distance of approximately 9.5 metres to the south-eastern edge of the existing bus stop markings.

4.  Clifton Road, from the eastern kerbline of its junction with John Howland Close and extending south-east for a distance of approximately 22 metres to the point where the existing double yellow lines terminate Details may also be viewed online at www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/publicstatutorynotices 

Comments should be sent to highways.consultation@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk by 04 September 2026. Any objections must state the grounds on which they are made. All comments must quote reference number TRO-063. If responding in writing, please send comments to the address below, FAO Emily Hirst.

Please note that any comments received will be redacted of personal information and uploaded to the Central Bedfordshire Council website as part of the public report a few days before the scheme is considered at the relevant Traffic Management Meeting. These will remain in the public domain. If you do not wish your comments to be included in the report, please state this explicitly in 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 PROPOSES TO AMEND SPEED LIMITS

ON AND AROUND LANGFORD ROAD, LANGFORD

Reason for proposal: The proposed Order seeks to introduce a 40mph speed limit on sections of road currently subject to the national speed limit and a 30mph limit on the approach to the built-up area of Langford. These revised limits are intended to reduce vehicle speeds on the approach to the village, creating a calmer traffic environment and improving road safety for all users, including pedestrians and cyclists.

Effect of the Order:

To reduce the national speed limit to 40mph on the following length of road in Langford:-

1.  Langford Road, from a point approximately 29.5 metres north of the shared property boundary between Rookery Nook and Homestead and extending south for approximately 67 metres.

To reduce the 40mph speed limit to 30mph on the following length of road in Langford:-

1. L angford Road, from a point approximately 95.5 metres south of the of the shared property boundary between Rookery Nook and Homestead and extending south for approximately 49 metres.

To introduce a 30mph speed limit on the following length of road in Langford:-

1. A s yet unnamed road, full length, the centre of its junction with Langford Road being located approximately 156 metres south of the shared property boundary between Rookery Nook and Homestead 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 04 September 2026. Any objections must state the grounds on which they are made and must quote unique reference number TRO-125. 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 (Langford Road, Langford) (30mph and 40mph Speed Limit Order) 202*”

Lorna Carver, Director Place and Communities

Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ  

14  August  2026