Bedfordshire (Multiple Areas) - Temporary Prohibition of Traffic

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(AMPTHILL ROAD/HIGH STREET AND WINDMILL ROAD, FLITWICK)
(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

a)  Ampthill Road, Flitwick between Windmill Road and number 48.

b)  High Street, Flitwick between Windmill Road to outside Costa Coffee

c)  Windmill Road, Flitwick between Ampthill Road and chip shop parking bays.

This temporary closure is required to enable Civils, carriageway resurfacing and Lining 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 1 December to 18 December 2026 between the hours 0900-1530. There will be 2 night closures on 10th and 17th December from 2000hrs to 0600hrs. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route will be via Steppingley Road, A507, Fordfield Rd, Steppingley Rd, Dunstable Rd and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 1 December 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
(MARSTON ROAD, LIDLINGTON)
(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 Marston Road, Lidlington between the railway crossing and The Lane.

This temporary closure is required to enable carriageway 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 23 to 25 November 2026 between the hours 0800-1800. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route will be via Station Rd, Sheep Tick End, Woburn Rd, Marston Rd and vice versa.

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
(SHILLINGTON ROAD, GRAVENHURST)
(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 Shillington Road, Gravenhurst between High St to Upton End Rd.

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 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 High St, Barton Rd, Lower Gravenhurst, Hanscombe end rd, High Rd, Upton End Rd and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 25 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
(OLD WATER END, EVERSHOLT)
(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 Old Water End, Eversholt approx. 20m south from number 42.

This temporary closure is required to enable new electrical 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. Between the hours of 0800-1800. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure will be Tingrith Rd, Long Lane, Park Rd, Potters End and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 30 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 UKPN - 08000280709.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(CRANFIELD ROAD, ASPLEY GUISE)
(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 Cranfield Road, Aspley Guise between Lower End Rd and M1 Bridge.

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 9 to 11 November 2026 between the hours 0900-1530 The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure will be via Broughton Rd, Fen Street, Countess Way, Newport Rd, Lower End Rd, Cranfield Rd and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 9 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
(WITTS END, EVERSHOLT)
(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 Witts End, Eversholt outside Witts End Farm.

This temporary closure is required to enable telegraph pole 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 12 to 13 November 2026 between the hours 0800-1700. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route will be via Water End, New Water End, Tyrells End, Church End, Witts End and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 12 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 Rtm Ltd – 01634 966884.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(STATION ROAD, BLUNHAM)
(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 full length of Station Road, Blunham.

This temporary closure is required to enable carriageway 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 11 to 17 November 2026 between the hours 0800-1800. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route will be via The Hill, High Street, Tempsford Road, C54, A1, A603, The Ridgeway and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 11 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 NO STOPPING ON SCHOOL ENTRANCE MARKINGS
ON HIGH STREET, HOUGHTON CONQUEST

Reason for proposal: The proposed restrictions aim to address ongoing issues with indiscriminate parking near Houghton Conquest Lower School, enhancing safety for those travelling to and from the school. This consultation is being undertaken retrospectively to fulfil the statutory requirements necessary to make a Traffic Regulation Order for the existing waiting restrictions, thereby enabling their formal enforcement Effect of the Order:

To introduce No Stopping on School Entrance Markings between 8am and 4:30pm Monday - Friday on the following lengths of road in Houghton Conquest:-

1.  High Street, south side, from a point approximately 2 metres southwest of the shared property boundary between No. 14 High Street and Houghton Conquest Lower and extending northeast for a distance of approximately 31.5 metres

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 19 November 2026. Any objections must state the grounds on which they are made and must quote unique reference number TRO-114. 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 to the Central Bedfordshire Council website as part of the public report a few days before the scheme is considered at the relevant Traffic Management Meeting. These will remain in the public domain. If you do not wish your comments to be included in the report, please state this explicitly in your response.

Order Title: If made will be “Central Bedfordshire Council (Bedfordshire County Council (District of Mid 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,                                     Service Director
Shefford SG17 5TQ                                                           Highways

29 October 2026