Potton / Everton / Shefford / Lower Stondon / Langford / Cranfield / Biggleswade / Moggerhanger - Temporary Road & Footpath Closures

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(WILLOW ROAD, 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 Willow Road, Potton outside number 44.

This temporary closure is required to enable fire hydrant 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 15 to 17 September. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route will be via Everton Rd, Horslow St, Chapel St, Station Rd, Willow Rd and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 15 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

(POTTON ROAD, 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 Potton Road, Everton outside numbers 15 to 21.

This temporary closure is required to enable carriageway patching 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 14 to 16 September between the hours of 0900-1530. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route will be via Everton Rd, Swaden, B1042, B1040, Myers Rd, Potton Rd and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 14 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

(IVEL ROAD, 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 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 at the junction with Clifton Road.

This temporary closure is required to enable drainage investigation 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 14 to 16 September 2026 between the hours of 0800 and 1800. 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 14 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

(BEDFORD ROAD, LOWER STONDON)

(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 Bedford Road, Lower Stondon between Hurricane Avenue for approx. 120m South.

This temporary closure is required to enable S278 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 14 to 27 September. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route will be via A600, A505, A6, A507 and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 14 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 ECL Civils – 01582 579812.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(MILL LANE, LANGFORD)

(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 each of the following roads: Mill Lane, Langford

This temporary closure is required to enable Pre Patching, Micro surfacing and white lining 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 14 September to 27 November 2026 between the hours 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 14 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

(BROAD GREEN, CRANFIELD)

(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 Broad Green, Cranfield at the junction with Washingleys.

This temporary closure is required to enable carriageway patching 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 17 to 18 September between the hours of 0800-1600

The alternative route will be via C74, College Rd, University Way, Moulsoe Rd, High St, Mill Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 17 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

(CRAB LANE, 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 Crab Lane, Biggleswade between Lawrence Road and Rose Lane.

This temporary closure is required to enable street lighting maintenance 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 16 to 21 September 2026 between the hours 2000-0600. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure will be via Sun St, St Johns St, Potton Rd, B1040, The Baulk and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 16 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 Highwaysd Helpdesk - 03003008049

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(MOGGERHANGER: PART OF FOOTPATH NO. 3)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

Notice is hereby given that Central Bedfordshire 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 person proceeding on foot along the length of Public Footpath No. 3, Moggerhanger which extends from Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) TL 1219 5064 in a generally north-easterly direction for approximately 70 metres to OS GR TL 1223 5070 and from OS GR TL 1224 5077 in a generally east-north-easterly direction for approximately 714 metres to OS GR TL 1282 5097.

This temporary closure is required as maintenance and repair works need to be carried out on a bailey bridge (associated with Willington Lock Quarry) that passes over part of the footpath. The start date for the works has not been confirmed but the closure will only be in force whilst the works take place. The closure is expected to take place for two days but the order could be in operation for up to six months.

There is no alternative route for footpath users while the closure is in operation.

Further details, including a map, can also be found on the Council’s website at: https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/82/countryside/431/rights_of_way/2 The proposed Order will come into operation on 7 September 2026 for a period not exceeding six months or until the works which are proposed to be carried out on or near to the footpath have been completed, whichever is the earlier. If the works are not completed within six months the Order may be extended for a longer period with the consent of the Secretary of State for Transport.

For further information please contact Francine Rainbow on 0300 300 4068 or at francine.rainbow@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(BIGGLESWADE: PART OF BRIDLEWAY NOS. 10 AND 13)

( TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER  2026

Notice is hereby given that Central Bedfordshire Council have made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any person proceeding on foot or on horseback or lead a horse or cycle along the lengths of:

I.   B ridleway No. 10, Biggleswade which extends from its junction with Bridleway No. 14, Biggleswade at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) TL 1944 4596 in a generally southerly direction for approximately 563 metres to OS GR TL 1936 4543.

II.  B ridleway No. 13, Biggleswade which extends from its junction with Bridleway No. 10, Biggleswade at OS GR TL 1947 4584 in a generally east-north-easterly direction for approximately 56 metres to OS GR TL 1953 4587.

These temporary closures are required to allow for the extraction of road cores required to determine the thickness and composition of the bridleway construction in advance of proposed improvements associated with future residential development.

The closures are expected to take place from 24 August 2026 until 27 August 2026 but the order could be in operation for up to six months.

There is no alternative route for bridleway users while the closures are in operation.

Further details, including a map, can also be found on the Council’s website at: https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/82/countryside/431/rights_of_way/2 The Order will come into operation on 24 August 2026 for a period not exceeding six months or until the works which are proposed to be carried out on or near to the bridleways have been completed, whichever is the earlier. If the works are not completed within six months the Order may be extended for a longer period with the consent of the Secretary of State for Transport.

For further information please contact Francine Rainbow on 0300 300 4068 or at francine.rainbow@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

DATED 21 August 2026

Lorna Carver, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Place and Communities

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