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Lidlington / Silsoe / Clophill / Millbrook / Pulloxhill / Shillington / Blunham / Steppingley / Westoning / Ampthill / Haynes / Aspley Heath - Various Traffic Orders
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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(STATION ROAD, LIDLINGTON)
(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 Station Road, Lidlington for 20m either side of the level crossing.
This temporary closure is required to enable an annual level crossing inspection and re-railing 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 2300hrs on 3 October to 1100hrs on 4 October 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period.
The alternative route for this closure is via Church Street, Marston Road, Lidlington and then onto Station Road, Bedford Road, Beancroft Road, Marston Bypass, Marston Moreteyne and then onto Woburn Road, Bedford Road, Sheeptick End, Station Road, Lidlington and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 3 October 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 Centurion TM – 01132 775 360.
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(HIGH STREET, SILSOE)
(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 High Street, Silsoe outside number 26A.
This temporary closure is required to enable av rechamber and 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 30 September to 2 October 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period.
The alternative route for this closure is via A6, Barton Rd and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 30 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 – 08457 145145.
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 7.
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 28 September to 2 October 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period.
The alternative route for this closure will be via Kiln Lane, Great Lane and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 28 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
(GREEN LANE, STEWARTBY)
(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 Green Lane, Stewartby 20 metres either side of the bridge.
This temporary closure is required to enable CCTV Drainage Survey 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 28 September to 1 October 2026 between the hours 2130-0500. The road will be closed at all times during this period.
The alternative route for this closure is via Green Lane, Broadmead Road and Green Lane and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 28 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 Centurion TM – 01132775360.
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(STATION LANE, MILLBROOK)
(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 Station Lane, Millbrook 20 metres either side of the level crossing.
This temporary closure is required to enable utility and drainage survey 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 2130hrs on 30 September to 0500hrs on 1 October 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period.
The alternative route for this closure is via Station Lane, Sandhill Close, Houghton Lane, Millbrook Road, Ampthill Road, Woburn Road, Bedford Road, Woburn Road, Beancroft Road, Bedford Road, Station Road, Station Lane and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 30 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 Centurion TM 01132775360.
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(FLITTON ROAD, PULLOXHILL)
(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 Flitton Rd, Pulloxhill outside number 5A.
This temporary closure is required to enable pole replacement and cabling 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 28 to 29 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 Sand Rd, Flitton Rd, Greenfield Rd, High St and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 28 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 RTM LTD – 01634 966884.
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(HILLFOOT ROAD, SHILLINGTON)
(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 Hillfoot Rd, Shillington outside number 1A.
This temporary closure is required to enable stoptap 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 30 September to 2 October 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period.
The alternative route for this closure will be via Bury Rd, Upton End Rd, High Rd, Hillfoot Rd and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 30 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
(BARFORD ROAD, BLUNHAM)
(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 Barford Road, Blunham between C56 Barford Rd to Armistice Croft.
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 30 September to 2 October 2026 between the hours 0900-1500 The road will be closed at all times during this period.
The alternative route for this closure will be via High St, Blunham Lane, A1, A603, Barford Rd and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 30 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
(C100 FROM CHURCH END AND RECTORY ROAD JUNCTION TO FROGHALL
LANE, STEPPINGLEY)
(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 full length of C100 From Church End And Rectory Road Junction To Froghall Lane, STEPPINGLEY.
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 2 to 6 October 2026 between the hours 0800-1800 The road will be closed at all times during this period.
The alternative route for this closure will be via C100, Church Rd, Temple Way, A5120, Steppingley Rd, Flitwick Rd and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 2 October 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
(MARSTON ROAD, LIDLINGTON)
(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 Marston Road, Lidlington 20m either side of the level crossing.
This temporary closure is required to enable an annual inspection and a re-rail 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 11pm on the 19th September 2026 to 11am on 20th September 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period.
The alternative route for this closure is via Marston Road, The Lane, Church Street, Station Road, Sheep Tick End, Bedford Road, Woburn Road, Beancroft Road, Bedford Road, Station Road, Martson Road and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 19 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 Centurion TM - 01132775360.
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(CHURCH 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 Church Road, Westoning at the junction with The Grove.
This temporary closure is required to enable comms pipe 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 on 14 to 16 September 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 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 Anglian Water – 0800145145.
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(WELLSFIELD, BLUNHAM)
(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 Wellsfield, Blunham between High Street and number 2.
This temporary closure is required to enable junction realignment and resurfacing 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 for approx. 2-3 days between the dates 14 to 25 September 2026 between the hours of 0800 and 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
(SAUNDERS PIECE, AMPTHILL)
( 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 Saunders Piece, Ampthill between Chiltern Close and Lea Road.
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 0930-1400. The road will be closed at all times during this period. The alternative route will be via Cornwall Rd, Dukes Rd, Queens 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
(NEWLANDS 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 each of the following roads: Newlands Road, Westoning.
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
(WILSTEAD HILL, 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 each of the following roads: Wilstead Hill, Haynes From Luton Rd to Old Main Road, Haynes.
This temporary closure is required to enable Civils, Resurfacing with paco and road marking 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 8 to 18 September 2026 from 2000 hrs to 0600hrs.
The alternative route will be via A6, A421, C94, A507, A6 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 Highways Helpdesk – 03003008049.
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(SILVERBIRCHES LANE, ASPLEY HEATH)
( 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 each of the following roads: Silverbirches Lane, Aspley Heath between Church Road to Heath Lane.
This temporary closure is required to enable Gas Main Replacement 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 30 November 2026 for 24hrs a day.
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 Southern Gas Networks
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(SILSOE BYPASS, SILSOE)
( 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 Silsoe Bypass, Silsoe at Park Avenue Bridge.
This temporary closure is required to enable bridge inpection 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 Sunday 13 September 2026 between the hours 0800-1800 The road will be closed at all times during this period.
The alternative route for this closure will be via A507, A5120, B5120, A5, A5505, B5790 , Sundon Rd, Manor Rd, Streatley Rd, Sundon Rd, A6 and vice versa.
The Order will come into operation on 13 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.
DATED 3 September 2026
Patrick Clarke, Assistant Director, Highways
Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ
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