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Central Befordshire, Caddington/Kensworth/Barton Le Clay/Toddington/Dunstable - Temporary Traffic Restrictions, to allow for the proposed works.

LU1•Published 28/10/26
Luton News & Herald • 

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Central Bedfordshire

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(MANCROFT ROAD AND CADDINGTON FOOTPATH 33, CADDINGTON)

(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 Mancroft Rd between numbers 19 to 21 and Caddington footpath 33 for the full length.

This temporary closure is required to enable patching and 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 25 to 27 November 2026 between the hours 0800-1800 The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route will be via Dunstable Rd, Manor Rd, Woodside Rd, Mancroft Rd and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 25 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

(BARTON BYPASS, BARTON LE CLAY)

(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 Barton Bypass, Barton le clay approx. 100m either side of Faldo Road.

This temporary closure is required to enable carriageway patching 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 27 November to 1 December 2026 between the hours 0900-1530 The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route will be via A6 up to B655 roundabout, A6 to Streatley Road Roundabout and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 27 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

(RIDGEWAY, KENSWORTH)

(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 Ridgeway, Kensworth between side of number 39 to the garage block entrance.

This temporary closure is required to enable cway 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 23 to 25 November 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 23 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

(HIGH STREET NORTH, DUNSTABLE)

(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 High Street North, Dunstable outside number 11.

This temporary closure is required to enable new water connection 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 30 November to 4 December 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period. The alternative route will be via A505, A5505, A5, A505 and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 30 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 Chevron TM – 03300537225.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(ISLE OF WIGHT LANE, KENSWORTH)

(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 Isle of wight lane, Kensworth outside Berwang.

This temporary closure is required to enable service pepe renewal 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 25 to 27 November 2026.The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route will be via B4541, B4540, Common Rd and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 25 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 M & S Water –

01582 736317

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(WESTDOWN GARDENS, DUNSTABLE)

(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 Westdown Gardens, Dunstable.

This temporary closure is required to enable footway resurfacing 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 25 November to 1 December 2026 between the hours of 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 25 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 Long Lane, Toddington between Park Road and Graham Farm.

This temporary closure is required to enable duct laying and the construction of a reinforced jointbox 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 11 November 2026 between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure is via Long Lane, Toddington and then onto Eversholt Road, Tingrith then onto Tingrith Road, Lower Rads End, Tingrith Road, Witts End, Eversholt and then onto ZUC 97, Park Road, Milton Bryan and finally onto Park Road, Long Lane, Toddington and vice versa

The Order will come into operation on 9 November 2026 for a period of twelve months or until the proposed works have been completed, as detailed above, whichever is the earlier.

For further information please contact Circet - 08000859194

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(REGENT STREET, DUNSTABLE)

(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 Regent Street, Dunstable between the junction with Edward Street and number 7.

This temporary closure is required to enable street lighting 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 11 November 2026 between the hours 0800-1800 The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route will be via Edward St, Albion St, High St North 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 PROPOSES TO INTRODUCE A DISABLED PARKING BAY ON SUMMER STREET, SLIP END Reason for proposal: The disabled parking space would provide a dedicated place for blue badge holders to park.

Effect of the Order:

To introduce Parking for Disabled badge holders only on the following length of road in Slip End:-

1.  Summer Street, southwest side, from a point in line with the western property boundary of No. 80 and extending in a southeasterly direction covering an area of approximately 6.6 metres and 2 metres in width.

Please see plan for clarification.

Details may also be viewed online at www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/ publicstatutorynotices.

Comments should be sent by e-mail to highways.consultation@ centralbedfordshire.gov.uk by 18 November 2026. Any objections must state the grounds on which they are made. All comments must quote unique reference number TRO-135. If you want to send in your comments in writing, please send them to the address shown below FAO Emily Hirst.

Please note that any comments received will be redacted of personal information and uploaded onto the Central Bedfordshire Council website as part of a report on the scheme a few days before the proposal is discussed at the relevant Traffic Management Meeting, where it will remain in the public domain. If you do not wish for your comments to be part of the report, please state this explicitly within your response.

Order Title: If made will be “Central Bedfordshire Council (Bedfordshire County Council (District of South Bedfordshire) (Civil Enforcement Area and Special Enforcement Area) (Waiting Restrictions and Street Parking Places) (Consolidation) Order 2008) (Variation No.*) Order 202*”

Central Bedfordshire Council                              Patrick Clarke

Priory House, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ Service Director, Highways

28 October 2026

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