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Leighton Buzzard / Linslade - Temporary Road Closures

LU7•Published 13/10/26
Leighton Buzzard Observer • 

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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(LEIGHTON BUZZARD BYPASS, LEIGHTON BUZZARD)

(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 Leighton Buzzard Bypass, Leighton Buzzard between Wing Road and Billington Road.

This temporary closure is required to enable micro asphalt 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 9 to 24 November 2026 between the hours 0900-1530 The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route will be via A4146, A5, A505 and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 9 November 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

(ROTHSCHILD ROAD, LINSLADE)

(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 Rothschild Road, Linslade.

This temporary closure is required to enable carriageway 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 26 to 28 October 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 26 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

(ROWLEY FURROWS FOOTWAY, LINSLADE)

(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 pedestrians from proceeding along that length of footpath outside number 1 Rowley Furrows, Linslade

This temporary closure is required to enable blockage clearance work to take place and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

It is expected that the works will take place on 29 October 2026 between the hours of 8am and 6pm.

The alternative route for this closure is via the footways along Knaves Hill, Upper coombe, Rowley Furrows and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 29 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 Kelly Traffic Management – 02476 642 814

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(HIMLEY GREEN, LINSLADE)

(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 Himley Green, Linslade outside number 87.

This temporary closure is required to enable carriageway 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 29 to 30 October 2026 between the hours 0900-1530 The road will be closed at all times during this period. The alternative route will be via Derwent Rd, Soulbury Rd, Southcourt Rd, Himley Green and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 29 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 Highways Helpdesk - 03003008049

DATED 13 October 2026

Patrick Clarke, Assistant Director, Highways

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

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