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Kempston / Carlton / Great Denham / Yielden / Shortstown - Various Traffic Restrictions
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
HALSEY ROAD, KEMPSTON 26 – 102
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 Halsey Road, Kempston outside 33.
This temporary road closure is required to replace one existing telegraph pole 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 08:00 to 18:00 hours from 28th September 2026 to 29th September 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Halsey Road, Bedford 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 Road Traffic Management Ltd. on behalf of Openreach Tel: 01634 963355.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
HIGH STREET, CARLTON 26 – 111
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 High Street, Carlton This temporary road closure is required to facilitate gas mains replacement 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 24 hours from 30th September 2026 to 10th November 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via The Moor, Bridgend, The Causeway.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 30th 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 Network Plus on behalf of Cadent Gas Tel: 07971 719599.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
THE BRANSTON WAY, GREAT DENHAM 26 – 128
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, from proceeding along The Branston Way, Great Denham from Cemetary Road roundabout to King Alfred Way roundabout.
This temporary road closure is required for Bridge repairs, replacement of bridge joints, resurfacing and road marking 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 24 hours from 17th October 2026 to 2nd November 2026
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via The Branston Way, Cemetery Road, Box End Road, C46 Slip Road to A428, Bromham Bypass.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 17th October 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
SPRING LANE, YIELDEN 26 – 114
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 Spring Lane, Yielden outside Poppyfields.
This temporary road closure is required to repair stop tap 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 from 12th October 2026 to 14th October 2026.
The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Spring Lane, Church Lane, High Street.
The reverse route applies.
The proposed Order will come into operation on 12th October 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: 0345 714 5145.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
THE BRANSTON WAY, KEMPSTON RURAL, GREAT DENHAM 26 – 128
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 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 pedestrian and cyclist from proceeding along the footpath The Branston Way, Great Denham from Cemetary Road roundabout to King Alfred Way roundabout.
These temporary footway and cycleway closure(s) are required for the safety of the public and workforce while bridge repairs, replacement of bridge joints, resurfacing and road marking works are carried out and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.
These temporary footway and cycleway closure(s) are anticipated to be in operation 24 hours from 17th October 2026 to 2nd November 2026
There is no alternative diversion route for pedestrians and cyclists affected by the proposed Order. The proposed Order will come into operation on 17th October 2026, for a period of six 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: 0123 471 8003.
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
KING STREET, KEMPSTON 26 – 116
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 King Street, Kempston. This temporary road closure is required to excavate, replace & reinstate a noisy 600x600 mhcf in the c/way 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 12th October 2026. The proposed Order will come into operation on 12th October 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: 0345 714 5145.
(MASON ROAD AND OTHER ROADS, SHORTSTOWN) (PROHIBITION OF WAITING AND PARKING PLACES) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 10th September 2026 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below:Effect of the Order:
To introduce a Restricted Parking Zone in which waiting is prohibited at any time except within signed and marked parking places.
Blake’s Boulevard
Mason Road
Burney Avenue
Oughton Close
Burns Road
Pugsley Close
Cackett Way
Rampton Close
Colmore Place
Richmond Close
Cook Close
Rosier Road
Disley Close
Savidge Close
Eastwick Close
Savory Close
Ford Road Shute
Close
Gent Court
Taylor Close
Johnston Avenue
Tinkers Road
Lipscomb Avenue
Wallis Avenue
Date of Operation: This Order will come into force on 28th September 2026 or as soon as practicable after this date.
A copy of the Order may be viewed at www.bedford.gov.uk/implementedtro
High Court Challenge: Any person who desires to question the validity of this Order or any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of that Act has not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of the date of this Notice, make application for that purpose to the High Court.
(20MPH ZONE) (MASON ROAD AND OTHER ROADS, SHORTSTOWN) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 10th September 2026 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below:
Effect of the Order:
A 20mph speed limit shall apply over the entire length of each of the following roads in Shortstown:
Blake’s Boulevard
Mason Road
Burney Avenue
Oughton Close
Burns Road
Pugsley Close
Cackett Way
Rampton Close
Colmore Place
Richmond Close
Cook Close
Rosier Road
Disley Close
Savidge Close
Eastwick Close
Savory Close
Ford Road
Shute Close
Gent Court
Taylor Close
Johnston Avenue
Tinkers Road
Lipscomb Avenue
Wallis Avenue
Date of Operation: This Order will come into force on 28th September 2026 or as soon as practicable after this date.
A copy of the Order may be viewed at www.bedford.gov.uk/implementedtro
High Court Challenge: Any person who desires to question the validity of this Order or any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of that Act has not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of the date of this Notice, make application for that purpose to the High Court.
Dated: 17th September 2026
Paul Pace Service Director – Public Realm, Highways & Waste Management, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP
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