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Central Bedfordshire Area - Various Traffic & Footpath Orders

MK17•Published 24/09/26

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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(OLIVER STREET, AMPTHILL)

(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 Oliver Street, Ampthill outside number 47.

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 19 to 21 October 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure will be via Poppy Drive, Flitwick Road, Oliver Street and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 19 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 Anglian Water - 0800145145.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(BEDFORD ROAD AND BLISS AVENUE, CRANFIELD)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

Bedford Road, Cranfield between Bowling Green Road to Lower East End Farm. Bliss Avenue, Cranfield at the junction with Bedford Road only.

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 20 October to 6 November between the hours of 0900-1530.

The alternative route will be via Beancroft Rd, A421, Salford Rd, Cranfield Rd, Bedford Rd and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 20 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

This temporary closure is required to enable Utility Diversion 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 19 October to 20 November. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure will be via Sheeptick End, Woburn Rd, Marston Bypass, Station Rd and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 19 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 Kerry Iles – EWR - 0330 134 0067.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(NORTHWOOD END ROAD, HAYNES)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

This temporary closure is required to enable existing vxo 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 from 19 to 21 October 2026 between the hours 0800-1600 The road will be closed at all times during this period. The alternative route will be via Silver End Rd, A600, Northwood End Rd and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 19 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

(VICARAGE HILL, FLITWICK)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

This temporary closure is required to enable gas mains 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 19 October to 6 November 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure is via Dunstable Road, Glebe Avenue, Lyall Close, Vicarage Hill and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 19 October 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 Cadent Gas - 02039771018.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(RECTORY ROAD, STEPPINGLEY)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

It is expected that the works will take place from 21 to 23 October. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route will be via Rectory Rd, Cobblers Lane, Eversholt Rd and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 21 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 Anglian water – 03457145145.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(WARREN LANE, CLOPHILL)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

This temporary closure is required to enable air valve 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 20 to 22 October. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route will be via A6, Bedford Rd, Warren Lane and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 20 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 Anglian water – 03457145145.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(BIGGLESWADE ROAD, UPPER CALDECOTE)

(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 Biggleswade Road, Upper Caldecote junction with Masie Gardens for approx. 50 m east.

This temporary closure is required to enable Bellmouth Resurfacing, footpath resurfacing and drainage 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 5 to 9 October 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure will be via A1, A603, Hitchin Rd and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 5 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 STD Civils – 01525 211690.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(LODGE ROAD, CRANFIELD)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

This temporary closure is required to enable fire hydrant 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 5 to 7 October 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure will be via High St, Court Rd, Lodge Rd and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 5 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 Anglian Water - 0800145145.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(GREENFIELD ROAD, PULLOXHILL)

(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 Greenfield Road, Pulloxhill between number 15 and Pulloxhill Business Park.

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 7 to 9 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 Flitton Rd, Greenfield Rd, Sand Rd, Flitton Rd, High St and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 7 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

(WOOD LANE, ASPLEY GUISE)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

This temporary closure is required to enable access to telegraph poles for overhead 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 on 1 October 2026 between the hours 0930-1530. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure will be via West Hill, Woodside and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 1 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 Sunbelt Rentals – 0370 050 0792.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL (BURY ROAD, SHILLINGTON)

(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 Bury Road, Shillington between number 37 and Woodmer Close.

This temporary closure is required to enable tree felling 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 5 to 7 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 Upton End Rd, High Rd, Church St, Hillfoot Rd, Bury Rd and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 5 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 – NOTICE OF MAKING

CHURCH ROAD, ASPLEY HEATH - WAITING RESTRICTIONS

On 15th September 2026 Central Bedfordshire Council made the below named Traffic Regulation Order which has the effect as follows:-

To introduce No waiting at any time on the following lengths of road in Aspley Heath:-

1. Church Road, north-west side, from the common property boundary of No.20 and No.22 Church Road, extending in an easterly direction for approximately 9 metres.

2. Church Road, north-west side, from a point in line with the common property boundary of No.13 and No.13a Church Road, extending in a south-westerly direction for approximately 10 metres.

Order Title:- 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.41) Order 2026.

Date of Operation :- The Order will come into operation on the 1st October 2026.

Details will be provided on request by e-mailing highways.consultation@ centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.

High Court Challenge:- Any person who desires to question the validity of the Order or of any provision contained therein on the ground that it is not within the powers of the relevant Section of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the ground that any requirement of that Section had not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of 15th September 2026, make application for the purpose to the High Court.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL – NOTICE OF MAKING

BRAEBURN WAY, CRANFIELD – NO STOPPING ON SCHOOL ENTRANCE MARKINGS

On 15th September 2026 Central Bedfordshire Council made the below named Traffic Regulation Order which has the effect as follows:-

To introduce No Stopping on School Entrance Markings between 8am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday on the following lengths of road in Cranfield:-

1. Braeburn Way, north side, from a point approximately 23 metres east of the centre of the junction with Smallbrook and extending southeast, following the curvature of the kerb for a distance of approximately 37.5 metres

2. Braeburn Way, east side, from a point approximately 58.5 metres southeast of the centre of the junction with Smallbrook and extending southeast for approximately 43.5 metres

Date of Operation :- The Order will come into operation on the 1st October 2026.

Details will be provided on request by e-mailing highways.consultation@ centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL – NOTICE OF MAKING MILL ROAD, CRANFIELD - WAITING RESTRICTIONS

On 15th September 2026 Central Bedfordshire Council made the below named Traffic Regulation Order which has the effect as follows:-

To introduce No waiting at any time on the following lengths of road in Cranfield:-

1. Mill Road, southeast side, from a point approximately 12 metres from the centre of the junction with Springfield Road and extending southwest for approximately 7 metres.

Date of Operation :- The Order will come into operation on the 1st October 2026.

Details will be provided on request by e-mailing highways.consultation@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL – NOTICE OF MAKING BROADWAY, HOUGHTON CONQUEST – DISABLED PARKING BAY

On 15th September 2026 Central Bedfordshire Council made the below named Traffic Regulation Order which has the effect as follows:-

To introduce Parking for Disabled badge holders only on the following lengths of road in Houghton Conquest:-

1. B roadway, northeast side, from a point in line with the shared property boundary between No.31 and No.33 Broadway and extending in a north westerly direction covering an area approximately 6.6m in length and 2m in width.

Date of Operation :- The Order will come into operation on the 1st October 2026.

Details will be provided on request by e-mailing highways.consultation@ centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.

Highways Act 1980

Central Bedfordshire Council

Notice of Confirmation of Public Path Order

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL (FLITTON AND GREENFIELD: BRIDLEWAY NO. 25 AND MAULDEN: BRIDLEWAY NO. A6) PUBLIC PATH CREATION ORDER 2026

On 18 September 2026 Central Bedfordshire Council confirmed the above Order made under Section 26 of the Highways Act 1980.

The effect of the Order as confirmed is to create a length of Bridleway No. 25, Flitton and Greenfield and a length of Bridleway No. A6, Maulden, as described below.

The length of Bridleway No. 25, Flitton and Greenfield to be created extends from its junction with Bridleway No. 7, Flitton and Greenfield at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) TL 0535 3553 in a generally north-easterly direction for approximately 381 metres along an aggregate track to OS GR TL 0561 3580 then continues in a generally north-easterly direction for approximately 251 metres to OS GR TL 0574 3602 then continues in a generally north-easterly direction for approximately 6 metres to its junction with an unaffected part of Footpath No. 2, Flitton and Greenfield at OS GR TL 0574 3602 then continues in an east-south-easterly direction for approximately 68 metres over the bridge to terminate at its junction with Brook Lane at OS GR TL 0580 3599.

The new length of Bridleway No. 25, Flitton and Greenfield has a width of 4 metres between OS GR TL 0535 3553 and OS GR TL 0561 3580 and also between OS GR TL 0574 3602 and OS GR TL 0580 3599. Between OS GR TL 0561 3580 and OS GR TL 0574 3602 the route has a width of 3 metres.

The length of Bridleway No. A6, Maulden to be created extends from its junction with Footpath No. 23, Flitwick and Bridleway No. 2, Flitwick at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) TL 0492 3586 in a generally south-easterly direction for approximately 316 metres along a track to terminate at its junction with Bridleway No. 7, Flitton and Greenfield at OS GR TL 0516 3565.

The new length of Bridleway No. A6, Maulden has a width of 4 metres.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL (FLITTON AND GREENFIELD: PART OF BRIDLEWAY NO. 7) PUBLIC PATH DIVERSION ORDER 2026

On 18 September 2026 Central Bedfordshire Council confirmed the above Order made under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980.

The effect of the Order as confirmed is to divert part of Bridleway No. 7, Flitton and Greenfield, as described below.

The length of Bridleway No. 7, Flitton and Greenfield to be stopped up extends from its junction with an unaffected part of Bridleway No. 7, Flitton and Greenfield at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) TL 0536 3548 in a generally northerly direction for approximately 48 metres to its junction with Footpath No. 2, Flitton and Greenfield at OS GR TL 0535 3553 then continues in a south-westerly direction for approximately 39 metres to OS GR TL 0532 3550 then continues in a north-westerly direction for approximately 222 metres to terminate at its junction with Footpath No. A6, Maulden at OS GR TL 0516 3565.

The bridleway is stopped up across its entire width.

The length of Bridleway No. 7, Flitton and Greenfield to be created extends from its junction with an unaffected part of Bridleway No. 7, Flitton and Greenfield at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) TL 0536 3548 in a generally northerly direction for approximately 48 metres along a track and over the bridle-bridge to its junction with Bridleway No. 25, Flitton and Greenfield at OS GR TL 0535 3553 then continues in a south-westerly direction for approximately 32 metres to OS GR TL 0532 3551 then continues in a generally north-westerly direction for approximately 215 metres to OS GR TL 0516 3565 then continues in a westerly direction for approximately 19 metres to terminate at its junction with Bridleway No. A6, Maulden at OS GR TL 0516 3565.

The new route of the bridleway has a width of 4 metres.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL (FLITTON AND GREENFIELD: PART OF FOOTPATH NO. 2) PUBLIC PATH EXTINGUISHMENT ORDER 2026

On 18 September 2026 Central Bedfordshire Council confirmed the above Order made under Section 118 of the Highways Act 1980.

The effect of the Order as confirmed is to extinguish part of Footpath No. 2, Flitton and Greenfield, as described below.

The length of Footpath No. 2, Flitton and Greenfield to be stopped up extends from its junction with Bridleway No. 7, Flitton and Greenfield at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) TL 0535 3553 in a generally north-easterly direction for approximately 376 metres to OS GR TL 0561 3580 then continues in a generally north-easterly direction for approximately 251 metres to OS GR TL 0574 3602 then continues in an east-southeasterly direction for approximately 85 metres along a concrete track to its junction with Brook Lane at OS GR TL 0581 3598.

The footpath is stopped up over its full width.

The three Public Path Orders outlined above relate to public rights of way near to Flitton Moor. Copies of the Orders and the Order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at the offices of Central Bedfordshire Council Highways, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford. Any inspection will be by appointment only, please contact definitivemap@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or 0300 300 6530 to arrange an appointment. Copies of the Orders and the Order map are available to view and download for free at https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/82/countryside/424/definitive_map/2. Paper copies of the Orders and map may be bought at a charge of £4.00. The orders come into force on 25 September 2026 but if a person aggrieved by an Order wants to question its validity, or that of any provision contained in it, on the grounds that it is not within the powers of the Highways Act 1980, as amended, or of any regulation made under the Act has not been complied with in relation to the Order, he or she may, under paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 to the Act as applied by paragraph 5 of Schedule 6 to the Act, within 6 weeks from 24 September 2026 make an application to the High Court.

Dated 24 September 2026

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

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

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