Bedford Area - Various Traffic Orders

PUBLIC NOTICE

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ORDER 2023

PARK ROAD, STEVINGTON 26 – 119

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bedford Borough Council has made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any pedestrian from proceeding along the footpath

Park Road, Stevington from Silver Street to Farley Way.

This temporary footway closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while footway resurfacing is carried out and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

This temporary footway closure is anticipated to be in operation 09:00 to 15:00 hours from 19th October 2026 to 21st October 2026

Pedestrians affected by the proposed Order should follow the diversion route as appropriate. The proposed Order will come into operation on 19th 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: 01234 718003.

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

PARK ROAD, STEVINGTON 26 – 119

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 Park Road, Stevington from Silver Street to Farley Way.

This temporary road closure is required to aid traffic management whilst footway resurfacing is undertaken 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 15:00 hours from 19th October 2026 to 21st October 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Park Road, Court Lane, West End, Pavenham Road, The Causeway, Turvey Road, Carlton Road, Turvey Loop, High Street, Bedford Road, Northampton Road, Bromham Bypass, Stagsden Road, Village Road, Oakley Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 19th October 2026, for a period of 6 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.

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

CHURCH ROAD, COLMWORTH 26 – 115

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 Church Road, Colmworth outside Hillside.

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 17:00 hours from 19th October 2026 to 20th October 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Church Road, Mill Road, Staploe Road, Lower Honeydon Lane, Bushmead Road, Little Staughton Road. The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 19th 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 RTM Ltd on behalf of Openreach Tel: Zoe Franks 07773 715757.

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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 has made an Order the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle, from proceeding along the length of 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 17thOctober 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

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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 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 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: 03457 145 145

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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 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 Spring Lane, Yielden outside Poppyfield s 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: 03457 145 145

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

CHURCH FARM LANE, WILDEN 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, except a vehicle being used for fire, police or ambulance purposes in an emergency, from proceeding along Church Farm Lane, Wilden This temporary road closure is required to new supply 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 from 4th November 2026

The proposed Order will come into operation on 4th November 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 Sunbelt Rentals on behalf of Openreach Tel: 0370 050 0792

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

PARK ROAD, COURT LANE STEVINGTON, OAKLEY ROAD BROMHAM 26 – 131

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 Park Road, Stevington, Court Lane Stevington, Oakley Road Bromham This temporary road closure is required for carriageway repairs 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 2nd November 2026 to 18th November 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Court Lane, West End, Pavenham Road, The Causeway, Turvey Road, Carlton Road, Turvey Loop, High Street, Bedford Road, Northampton Road, Bromham Bypass, C46 Slip Road To A428, Box End Road, Stagsden Road, Village Road, Oakley Road The reverse route applies The proposed Order will come into operation on 2nd November 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

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

(BEDFORD URBAN AREA (SOUTH OF THE RIVER AND QUEENS PARK))

(PROHIBITION AND RESTRICTION OF WAITING AND LOADING AND PARKING PLACES) ORDER 2009

(AMENDMENT NO.81) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 24th September 2026 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below:Effect of the Order:

1. To reduce the extent of the existing ‘No waiting at any time’ restriction on the following length of road:

A Wadsworth Court, Elstow

(i)   On its north-western kerb, from the projected centre of the roundabout extending in a south easterly direction for 13 metres. The proposed amendment reduces the current restriction from approx. 30 metres to 13 metres.

Date of Operation This Order will come into force on 12th October 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.

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  

PROPOSES TO AMEND THE PARKING ARRANGEMENTS ON FOSTER HILL ROAD OUTSIDE DE PARYS LODGE

Reason for Proposal: The proposed changes are intended to improve parking management and accessibility on Foster Hill Road by providing a short stay parking bay for visitors of the local businesses while maintaining the overall level of disabled parking provision through the relocation and extension of the existing bays. Effect of the Order:

1.  Reduce the length of the existing Disabled Persons’ Parking Place by approximately 6 metres and replace that section with a Limited Waiting Parking Place operating as ‘15 Minutes Only, No Return Within 1 Hour, Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm’.

A  Foster Hill Road

(i)   On the west kerb starting 8 approx. 8 metres north west of the junction with The Broadway for approx. 6 metres in a north westerly direction.

1.  Extend the existing Disabled Person’s Parking Place by 6 metres at the northeastern end of the parking area, resulting in the loss of one existing Pay-andDisplay parking place.

A   Foster Hill Road

(i)   On the west kerb starting approx. 28 metres north west of the junction with The Broadway for approx. 6 metres in a north westerly direction.

Relevant proposal documents are available for viewing on the council’s website at www.bedford.gov.uk/proposedtro and may also be examined during normal office hours at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP. The documents will be placed on deposit until 6 weeks after the Order is made or until it is decided not to continue with the proposal. For further information, please email highway.consultations@ bedford.gov.uk

Comments supporting or objecting to the proposal should be put in an email, stating the grounds on which they are made, and sent no later than 29th October 2026 to highway.consultations@bedford.gov.uk. Order Title if made will be:

1.  Bedford Borough Council (Bedford Controlled Parking Zone) (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) Order 2017 (Amendment No.42) Order 2026.

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

NOTICE OF MAKING OF AN ORDER

HIGHWAYS ACT 1980

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  

(RENHOLD: PART OF PUBLIC FOOTPATH NO. 39) PUBLIC PATH DIVERSION ORDER 2026

The above Order made on 27 August 2026 under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 will divert that length of Public Footpath numbered 39 in the Parish of Renhold in the environs of “9 Home Close,” Renhold commencing from a point where it has a junction with the unaffected part of Footpath numbered 39 Renhold approximately 29 metres north-west of the property known as “11 Home Close” Renhold at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OSGR) TL 0768/5280 and running in a south-east direction for approximately 50 metres and then in a south-west direction for approximately 9 metres to the unaffected part of Footpath numbered 39 Renhold at OSGR TL 0769/5276 to a point where it has a junction with the unaffected part of Footpath numbered 39 Renhold approximately 29 metres north-west of the property known as “11 Home Close” Renhold at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OSGR) TL 0768/5280 and running in a south-south-east direction for approximately 50 metres to the unaffected part of Footpath numbered 39 Renhold at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OSGR) TL 0769/5276.

A copy of the Order and Order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford by appointment from 10am to 4pm on Weekdays (Bank and Public Holidays excepted). A copy of the Order as made and the Order Map have been placed and may be downloaded free of charge from the Bedford Borough Council Website. Navigate to: https://www.bedford.gov.uk/parking-roadsand-travel/public-rights-way/public-path-orders/

Any representations about or objections to the Order must be addressed to Manager of Transport Operations, Bedford Borough Council, Room 436, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford MK42 9AP. They may be sent by email: RightsofWay@bedford.gov.uk or post, to be received no later than 06 November 2026. Please state the grounds on which they are made.

If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn Bedford Borough Council may confirm the Order as an unopposed Order. If the Order is sent to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the Order.

Dated: 8th October 2026

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