Bedfordshire (Multiple Areas) - Temporary Prohibition of Traffic

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(CARTERWEYS, DUNSTABLE)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2027

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 Carterweys, Dunstable between Duncombe Drive to outside number 41.

This temporary closure is required to enable footway resurfacing and kerbing 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 16 November to 4 December 2026 between the hours 0800-1800. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route will be via: Katherine Drive, Duncombe Drive, Carterweys and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 16 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
(WEST HYDE ROAD, HYDE)
(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 West Hyde Road, Hyde between London Road and number 67.

This temporary closure is required to enable ditch clearance and gully 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 16 to 18 November 2026 between the hours of 0800-1800. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route will be via B653, Thrales End Lane, A1081 and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 16 November 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
(LONG LANE, TODDINGTON)
(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 each of the following roads: Long Lane, Toddington.

This temporary closure is required to enable Ducting and cabling 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 4 to 6 November 2026 between the hours 0800-1800. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route will be via Park Rd, Church End, Potters End, Witts End, Water End, Tingrith Rd, and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 4 November 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 First Call Tm - 01707244593.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(BEDFORD ROAD, HOUGHTON REGIS)
(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 Bedford Road, Houghton Regis at the junction with Buttermilk Close.

This temporary closure is required to enable culvert clearance, pipe and gully installation 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 6 to 10 November 2026 between the hours 0900-1530. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route will be via B5120, A5, Watling St, A505, B5120, Bedford Rd and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 6 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
(LONDON ROAD, HYDE)
(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 London Road, Hyde approx. 100m either side of junction with Newlands Road.

This temporary closure is required to enable S278 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 2 to 13 November between the hours of 2000-0500hrs.

The alternative route for this closure will be via A1081, A505, A5065, A505, A5183, A1081 and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 2 November 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 Walker Construction – 01296 733586.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(THE GREEN, WHIPSNADE)
(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 The Green, Whipsnade approx. 400m Southwest from visitor entrance to Whipsnade zoo.

This temporary closure is required to enable tree cutting 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 2 to 7 November 2026 between the hours 0900-1530. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route will be via B489, B4541, The Green and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 2 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 Blade TM - 03301225522.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(SHARPENHOE ROAD/CHURCH ROAD, STREATLEY)
(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:

A) Sharpenhoe Road, Streatley between Church Road and A6.

B) Church Road, Streatley between Sharpenhoe Road and number 3.

This temporary closure is required to enable street light 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 2 to 5 November 2026 between the hours of 0900-1530. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route will be via Sharpenhoe Rd, Church Rd, A6 and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 2 November 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 OF PERMANENT ORDER
CARTMEL DRIVE, DUNSTABLE
PROHIBITION OF MOTOR VEHICLES (SCHOOL STREET)

On 13th October 2026 Central Bedfordshire Council made the below named Traffic Regulation Order, the effect of which is as follows:

To introduce a Prohibition of Motor Vehicles from Monday to Friday between 8:15 – 9:00am and 3:00-3:40pm during term time on the following length of road in Dunstable:

1.  Cartmel Drive, from the junction with Ullswater Road and extending in a south-westerly direction for approximately 134 metres.

This restriction was previously introduced by an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order, which will be revoked upon the coming into force of this Order.

Order Title:- Central Bedfordshire Council (Prohibition of Motor Vehicles) (Cartmel Drive, Dunstable) Order 2026.

Date of Operation:- The Order will come into operation on the 28th October 2026.

Details of the Order are available on request by emailing highways.consultation@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

High Court Challenge:- Any person who wishes to question the validity of the Order, or of any provision contained within it, on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the relevant provisions of 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 13 October 2026, make an application to the High Court.

Central Bedfordshire Council                                    Patrick Clarke
Priory House, Chicksands                                      Service Director
Shefford SG17 5TQ                                                           Highways

21 October 2026