Bedford Area - Temporary Road & Footpath Closures

PUBLIC NOTICE

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

(FORTY FOOT LANE SECTION 2 AND 3

(KNOTTING AND SOULDROP: BYWAY OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC NO 10 AND WYMINGTON:

BYWAY OPEN TO ALL TRAFFIC NO 8))

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the order made by Bedford Borough Council on 17th April 2026 the effect which will be to prohibit All users to proceed along the following sections of Byway for a period of one year: FORTY FOOT LANE (2) (part of BOAT No 10 Knotting and Souldrop and BOAT No 8 Wymington) from Plain Pond at OSGR SP9613 6117 for approx 2220m to its junction with Footpath No 4 Knotting & Souldrop at OSGR SP9781 6254.

FORTY FOOT LANE (3) (part of BOAT No 10 Knotting and Souldrop) from its junction with the UC299 Chapel Lane Souldrop at OSGR SP9803 6268 for approx 485 metres to its junction with the A6 at OSGR SP9844 6294 has been continued in force with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport until 23rd October 2027. This temporary closure is required for surface damage. The closure will continue from Saturday 24th October 2026 up to one year.

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

The Order will come into operation on 24th October 2026 for a period not exceeding one year or until the works which it is proposed to carry out on or near to the Byways have been completed, whichever is the earlier. If the works are not completed within one year 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

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 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 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 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.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)  

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

PARK ROAD, STEVINGTON, COURT LANE

STEVINGTON, OAKLEY ROAD BROMHAM 26 – 131

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, Court Lane Stevington, Oakley Road Bromham This temporary road closure is required for carriageway surfacing 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: 0123 471 8003.

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 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 Biddenham Turn, Biddenham This temporary road closure is required to replace approx. 1020m of 6˝ si with 125mm and any associated services 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: 07870 894801.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 16A

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

REMEMBRANCE EVENTS, BEDFORD 2026 – 140

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 any length of road in Bedford Borough that will be affected by a Remembrance Event. These temporary road closures are required for the safety of participants during Remembrance Events and shall apply to such extent as may from time to time be indicated by the appropriate traffic signs or authorised persons.

These temporary road closures are anticipated to be in operation at various times on 9th November 2026. There will be no signed alternative routes for these closures The proposed Order will come into operation on 9th November 2026, for a period of one day.

SCHEDULE The Embankment Bedford including High Street St Paul’s Road and Harpur Street Clapham Bedford Road, High Street, Kempston Pavenham Road, Oakley including Highfield Road, Pavenham Road, High Street and Station Road Oakley

For further information please contact Bedford Borough Council Tel: 0123 471 8003 or view on one.network.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

BEDFORD ROAD, MILTON ERNEST &

A6 PAULA RADCLIFE WAY 26 – 146 RC – MA

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 Bedford Road, Milton Ernest to Paula Radclife Way.

This temporary road closure is required to Carriegway resurfacing, replacement of ironworks, drainage surveying and lining 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 20:00 to 06:00 hours from 9th November 2026 to 15th December 2026.

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Rushden Road, Rushden Road, Rushden Road, Rushden Road, Bedford Road, Liberty

Way, A6 Rushden Bypass, A6 Higham Ferrers Bypass, Footpath Vc28 N End Of Stanwick Road N Crossing Footbridge To Junction With Vc23, A45 J A6/A5028 Roundabout, Nene Valley Way, A45 From J A6/A5028 To J A5028 W, Nene Valley Way, A45 Nene Valley Way, A45 J A5028 Roundabout, A45 From J A5028 To J A509/B573 W, Higham Road, A45 Nene Valley Way, A45 Through J A509/B573 W, A45 J A509/B573 Leave W, Nene Valley Way, A45 J A509/B573 Roundabout And Bridge, Turnells Mill Lane, London Road, London Road, London Road, Wellingborough Road, A509 Wollaston Bypass, Wollaston Road, A509 London Road, Strixton Road, A509 Bozeat Bypass, A509 London Road, London Road, Northampton Road, Northampton Road, High Street, Bedford Road, Bedford Road, Bridge Street, High Street, Bedford Road, Northampton Road, Bromham Bypass, Bromham Road, The Great Ouse Way, Paula Radcliffe Way, Highfield Road. The reverse route applies. 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 Bedford Borough Council Tel: 07855 853003.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

KIMBOLTON ROAD, LOWER DEAN 26 – 123

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 Kimbolton Road, Lower Dean junction High Street Upper Dean. This temporary road closure is required to Installation of new sewer connection for residential property 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 16th November 2026 to 24th November 2026.

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via High Street, Zuc1 From Shelton To B645, Road To Lower Dean, Kimbolton Road, Three Shires Hill The reverse route applies.

The proposed Order will come into operation on 16th 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 MI Parrott Tel: 01767 691638/07801 789968 Email: enquiries@miparrott.co.uk.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984: SECTION 14(1)

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

DULOE LANE, DULOE 26 – 1 24

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 Duloe Lane, Duloe. 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 09:00 to 17:00 hours from 17th November 2026 to 18th November 2026.

The signed alternative route for vehicles affected by the order is available via Duloe Lane, Duloe Road, Monarch Road, Bushmead Road, Shakers Way. The reverse route applies. The proposed Order will come into operation on 17th 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 RTM Ltd on behalf of Openreach Tel: Zoe Franks 07773 715757.

Dated: 22nd October 2026

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