Colmworth / Keysoe / Upper Dean / Odell / Sharnbrook / Harrold / Biddenham / Ravensden / Bedford - Temporary Road and Footpath Closures & Waiting Restrictions

PUBLIC NOTICE

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

LITTLE STAUGHTON ROAD, COLMWORTH 26 – 117

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 Little Staughton Road, Colmworth outside 18.

This temporary road closure is required to install a new water connection 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 28th October 2026 to 30th October 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Honeydon Road, Church Road, New Road, Kimbolton Road, St Neots Road, Bolnhurst Road, Little Staughton Road.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 28th 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.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

MILL HILL, KEYSOE 26 – 121

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 Mill Hill, Keysoe outside The Ashes. This temporary road closure is required for a new water connection 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 27th October 2026 to 29th October 2026 The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Mill Hill, Pertenhall Road, Bedford Road, Kimbolton Road, Swineshead Road, High Street, Riseley Road, North End, C26 Bletsoe From A6 Rushden Road Sharnbrook To Uc33 Mill Road Thurleigh, Milton Road, Cross End, Thurleigh Road, Wybridge.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 27th 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.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

HIGH STREET, UPPER DEAN 26 – 118

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, Upper Dean outside Howard Barn

This temporary road closure is required to repair consequential damage 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 15:30 hours from 28th October 2026 to 30th October 2026 The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via High Street, Kimbolton Road, Tilbrook Road (B645), Tilbrook Road, Thrapston Road, London Road, Park Lane, Swineshead Road, Pertenhall Road, Melchbourne Road, C4 North From C5 To Brook

Lane Upper Dean

The reverse route applies

The proposed Order will come into operation on 28th 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.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

HIGH STREET, ODELL AND SHARNBROOK ODELL 26 – 120

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, Odell and Odell Road Sharnbrook.

This temporary road closure is required to carriageway patching 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 08:30 to 18:00 hours from 26th October 2026 to 12th November 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Odell Road, Carlton Road, Bridgend, Felmersham Road, Hunts Lane, The High Road, Felmersham Bridge.

The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 26th 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

CHURCH WALK, HARROLD 26 – 122

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 Walk, Harrold This temporary road closure is required to Stoptap replacement 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 9th November 2026 to 11th November 2026

The proposed Order will come into operation on 9th 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 Anglian Water Business (National) Tel: 03457 145 145

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984:

SECTION 14(1) TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

BIDDENHAM TURN, BIDDENHAM 26 – 001

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 Biddenham Turn, Biddenham This temporary road closure is required to facilitate remedial works to rectify a defect in the carriageway 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 26th October to 30th October 2026

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Bromham Road, Deep Spinney, Gold Lane, Main Road, Biddenham Turn The reverse route applies

The proposed Order will come into operation on 9th March 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 TMO Highways on behalf of Cadent Tel: 07870894801

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

(RAVENSDEN PART OF FOOTPATH NO 52)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

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 person proceeding on foot along the length of Ravensden: Part of Footpath No 52 which extends from Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) TL 0570 5366 to OS GR TL 0611 5360.

This temporary closure is required in order to construct a new footway/cycleway. The closure is expected to take place from Thursday 29th October 2026

There is no alternative route for footpath users while the closure is in operation.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 29th October 2026 for a period not exceeding six months or until the works which it is proposed to carry out on or near to the footpath have been completed, whichever is the earlier. If the works are not completed within six months the Order may be extended for a longer period with the consent of the Secretary of State for Transport.

For further information please telephone Highways Helpdesk on (01234) 718003

Bedford Borough Council proposes to install a New Zebra Crossing and amend an existing Waiting Restriction on  Barkers Lane, Bedford

Reason for Proposal:

Bedford Borough Council proposes Under Section 23 of the Road Traffic Act 1984, to install a Zebra Crossing on Barkers Lane, Bedford, and remove sections of the existing “No Waiting at Any Time” restrictions to facilitate the installation of the Zebra Crossing.

Effect of the Order:

1. To Install a new zebra Crossing in the following location

A  Barkers Lane

(i) Starting 24.5 metres west of the Evans Halshaw access road junction and extending in a westerly direction for approx. 59.5 metres on the south kerb and extending in a westerly direction for 63 metres on the north kerb, being the extent of the zebra crossing and associated zig zag-controlled area.

2.  To reduce the extent of the existing “No Waiting at Any Time” restriction in the following location:

A  Barkers Lane

(i) From a point 24.5 metres west of the Evans Halshaw access road and extending in a north easterly direction for 38.5 metres on the north kerb and 35 metres on the south kerb.

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 5th November 2026 to highway.consultations@bedford.gov.uk. Order Title if made will be:

1.  Bedford Borough Council (Bedford Urban Area (North of the River Excluding Queens Park and CPZ Areas)) (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) Order 2009 (Amendment No.128) Order 2026.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 23

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL PROPOSES TO INTRODUCE A ZEBRA CROSSING ON HAYLANDS WAY

Reason for Proposal: NOTICE IS HEREBY that Bedford Borough Council, in exercise of its powers under Section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, proposes to introduce a zebra crossing on Haylands Way Location of Crossing:

A  Haylands Way

(i) Starting 13 metres south-west of the junction with Leasway and extending for a total length of 36 metres on the north-west side and 40 metres on the south-east side of Haylands Way.

Further Details of the proposed zebra crossing may be examined during normal working hours at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford. These documents are also available on the www.bedford.gov.uk/trowebsite. The details will be placed on deposit until 6 weeks after the crossings are commissioned or until it is decided not to continue with the proposal.

If you have any questions these can be sent in writing to Highway Consultations, 4th Floor, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP or by email to highway.consultations@bedford.gov.uk by 5th November 2026.

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL (STAGSDEN ROAD, BROMHAM) (PROHIBITION OF WAITING) ORDER 2026.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 8th October 2026 Bedford Borough Council made the above Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is detailed below: Effect of the Order:

1. Lengths of road upon which ‘No waiting at any time’ restrictions (double yellow lines) shall apply:

A   Stagsden Road, Bromham

(i)   On its northern kerb, extending from a point approx. 6.6 metres east of the projected centre line of Quenby Way for a distance of 66 metres in an easterly direction.

Date of Operation This Order will come into force on 26th 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.

Dated: 15th October 2026

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