Bedfordshire (Multiple Areas) - Temporary Prohibition of Traffic

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

PUBLIC NOTICE

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 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 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, Kempston Urban Bridleway 12, 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.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984:
SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF
TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
MILL ROAD, SHARNBROOK 26 – 100

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 Mill Road, Sharnbrook, approx.10m west of entrance to no 45 the Milestones and approx. 20m east of junction Lower Furlong.

This temporary road closure is required to replace two decayed telegraph poles and rehang associated cabling 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 16:00 hours 20th September 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Templars Way, Rushden Road, C26 Bletsoe From A6 Rushden Road Sharnbrook to Uc33 Mill Road Thurleigh, Mill Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 20th 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 Road Traffic Management Ltd on behalf of Openreach Tel: 07773 715757.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984:
SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF
TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
MILL ROAD, SHARNBROOK 26 – 103

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 Mill Road, Sharnbrook.

This temporary road closure is required to multiple 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 09:15 to 15:00 hours from 14th September 2026 to 18th September 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Templars Way, Rushden Road, C26 Bletsoe From A6 Rushden Road Sharnbrook to Uc33 Mill Road Thurleigh, Mill Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 14th 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
FELMERSHAM ROAD, CARLTON 26 – 101

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 Felmersham Road, Carlton OS Farm Cottage.

This temporary road closure is required to provide a safe working area for engineers to access telegraph poles in order to provide fibre overhead cabling 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 12th September 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Felmersham Road, Carlton Road, Hunts Lane, Felmersham Bridge, Odell Road, High Street, Bridgend.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 12th September 2026, for a period of 12 months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier. For furtherinformation 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
THE GREAT OUSE WAY 26 – 092

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 The Great Ouse Way Biddenham from Malvern Chase to Clapham by Pass. This temporary road closure is required for a CCTV drainage survey 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 22:00 to 06:00 hours from 20th September 2026 to 24th September 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Shakespeare Road, Bromham Road, The Great Ouse Way.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 20th 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 elle.gomersall@ centuriontraffic.com Tel: 0113 2775360.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984:
SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF
TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
GOLD LANE, MAIN ROAD BIDDENHAM 26 – 091
HAMPDEN COURT, DUCK END LANE, CHURCH
END, THORPE CLOSE BELLMOUTHS

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 Gold Lane, Main Road Biddenham Hampden Court, Duck End Lane, Church End,Thorpe Close bellmouths.

This temporary road closure is required for carriageway resurfacing, civils and lining works 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 14th September 2026 to 6th October 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Church End, Main Road, Biddenham Turn, Bromham Road, Deep Spinney, Gold Lane.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 14th 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
THE GREAT OUSE WAY AND MALLARD CHASE,
BIDDENHAM 26 – 087

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 The Great Ouse Way, and Mallard Chase Biddenham.

This s temporary road closure is required for a CCTV drainage survey 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 22:00 to 06:00 hours from 16th September 2026 to 18th September 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via The Great Ouse Way, Bromham Road, Deep Spinney, Shakespeare Road, Tudor Close, Clapham Road, Paula Radcliffe Way.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 16th 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 elle.gomersall@ centuriontraffic.com Tel: 0113 2775360.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 –
SECTION 14(1)
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
WHITE LANE, YELNOW LANE AND PART OF FORTY FOOT LANE
(BYWAYS OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF
THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Order made by Bedford Borough Council on 18th August 2023, extended on 16th February 2024, 16th August 2024, 14th February 2025, 8th July 2025 and 29th July 2026 the effect of which will be to prohibit All users from proceeding along the following lengths of byway for a period of one year:

WHITE LANE (part of Odell BOAT No 2): from its junction with Odell Road, Harrold at OS GRSP 9511- 5822 for approx 1540m to its junction with Yelnow Lane at OSGR SP 9522-5958.

YELNOW LANE (Odell BOAT No 4): from its junction with White Lane at OSGR SP9526-5968 for approx 2830m to the UC298 Yelnow Lane, Sharnbrook at OSGR SP 9770-5943.

FORTY FOOT LANE (1) (part of Odell BOAT No 34) from its junction with the C15 at OSGR SP9321-5966 for approx 1330m to Forty Acre Wood at OSGR SP 94416018 has been continued in force with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport until 23rd August 2027.

This temporary closure is required to prevent damage surface to the lane. The closure will continue from Monday 24th August 2026 for up to one year. There is no alternative route for users while the closure is in operation.

The Order will come into operation on 24th August 2026 for a period not exceeding one year or until the works which it is proposed to carry out on or near to the byways have been completed, whichever is the earlier. If the works are not completed within one year the Order may be extended for a longer period with the consent of the Secretary of State for Transport.

For further information please telephone Highways

Helpdesk on (01234) 718003

Dated: 20th August 2026

Paul Pace Service Director – Public Realm,
Highways & Waste Management, Borough Hall,
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP