Dunstable / Hyde / Barton-Le-Clay - Road Closures & Speed Limit Orders

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(BOSCOMBE ROAD, 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 Boscombe Road, Dunstable between Luton Road and Luton Road Service Road.

This temporary closure is required to enable micro asphalt 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 1 to 3 December 2026 between the hours 0900-1530 The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route will be via A5505, Poynters Rd, A505 and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 1 December 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

(PRINCES STREET, 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 Princes Street, Dunstable outside number 12.

This temporary closure is required to enable tree felling 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 3 to 7 December 2026 between the hours 0800-1600 The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route will be via Union St, Victoria St, Union St and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 3 December 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

(CARTERWEYS, DUNSTABLE)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2027

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 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 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 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 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 – NOTICE OF MAKING

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

(HIGHAM GOBION ROAD, BARTON-LE-CLAY)

(40MPH SPEED LIMIT) ORDER 2026

On 27th October 2026 Central Bedfordshire Council made the above named Traffic Regulation Order which has the effect as follows:-

To introduce a 40mph Speed Limit on the following lengths of road in Barton-le-Clay:-

1.  Higham Gobion Road, from a point approximately 32 metres north-east of the centre of the junction with The Orchard School and Nursery Access Road and extending in a north-easterly direction for approximately 294 metres

Date of Operation: The Order will come into operation on 11th November 2026.

Details will be provided on request by e-mailing highways.consultation@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.

High Court Challenge:- Any person who desires to question the validity of the Order or of any provision contained therein on the ground that it is not within the powers of the relevant Section of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the ground that any requirement of that Section had not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of 27th October 2026, make application for the purpose to the High Court.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL –  NOTICE OF MAKING

EVELYN ROAD, KATHERINE DRIVE, MARKHAM

CRESCENT, LOCKINGTON CRESCENT AND MILLERS LAY, DUNSTABLE - WAITING RESTRICTIONS On 27th October 2026 Central Bedfordshire Council made the below named Traffic Regulation Order which has the effect as follows:-

To introduce No waiting at any time on the following lengths of road in Dunstable:-

1.  Evelyn Road, both sides, from the junction with Katherine Drive, extending in a south-easterly direction for approximately 10 metres.

2.  Katherine Drive, north-east side, from the junction with Evelyn Road, extending in a northerly direction for approximately 10 metres.

3.  Katherine Drive, south-east side, from the junction with Evelyn Road, extending in a westerly direction for approximately 10 metres.

4.  Markham Crescent, both sides, from the junction with Katherine Drive, extending in a north-westerly direction for approximately 10 metres.

5.  Katherine Drive, north-west side, from the junction with Markham Crescent, extending in a northeasterly direction for approximately 10 metres.

6.  Katherine Drive, north-west side, from the junction with Markham Crescent, extending in a southwesterly direction for approximately 10 metres.

7.  Lockington Crescent, both sides, from the junction with Katherine Drive, extending in a north-westerly direction for approximately 10 metres.

8.  Katherine Drive, north-west side, from the junction with Lockington Crescent, extending in a northeasterly direction for approximately 10 metres.

9.  Katherine Drive, south-west side, from the junction with Lockington Crescent, extending in a southwesterly direction for approximately 10 metres.

10.Millers Lay, both sides, from the junction with Katherine Drive, extending in a north-westerly direction for approximately 10 metres

11.Katherine Drive, north-west side, from the junction with Millers Lay, extending in an easterly direction for approximately 10 metres.

12.Katherine Drive, north-west side, from the junction with Millers Lay, extending in a westerly direction for approximately 10 metres.

Order Title:- 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.48) Order 2026 Date of Operation:- The Order will come into operation on the 11th November 2026.

Details will be provided on request by e-mailing highways.consultation@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.

High Court Challenge:- Any person who desires to question the validity of the Order or of any provision contained therein on the ground that it is not within the powers of the relevant Section of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the ground that any requirement of that Section had not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of 27th October 2026, make application for the purpose to the High Court.

Patrick Clarke, Service Director, Highways

Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ

4 November 2026