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Bedford Borough (Multiple Areas) - Various Traffic Orders

MK17•Published 12/11/26
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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(SALFORD ROAD, ASPLEY GUISE)

(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 Salford Road, Aspley Guise between Crabtree Lane and Flaxbourne Farm.

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 7 to 9 December 2026 between the hours 0800-1800. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route will be via Salford Rd, Church St, West Hill, High St, Station Rd, Cranfield Rd, Crabtree Lane and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 7 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
(WAVENDON ROAD, SALFORD)
(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 Wavendon Road, Salford between Water hall farm and Brittens Lane.

This temporary closure is required to enable safe access to cabling box 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 on 7 December 2026 between the hours of 0930-1530. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure will be via Cranfield Rd, Lower End, Rd, Newport Rd, Fen St, Salford Rd, Broughton Rd, Wavendon Rd, Cranfield Rd and vice versa. The Order will come into operation on 7 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 Sunbelt Rentals - 03700500792.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(TYBURN LANE, PULLOXHILL)
(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 Tyburn Lane, Pulloxhill outside number 24.

This temporary closure is required to enable stop tap replacement 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 10 to 14 December 2026. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route will be via Greenfield Rd, Church Rd, Tyburn Lne and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 10 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 Anglian Water – 03457 145145.

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
(STATION ROAD AND CHURCH STREET, 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 Station Road and Church Street, Lidlington 20m either side of the Level Crossing.

This temporary closure is required to enable CCTV Drainage Survey 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 6 to 7 December between the hours 0800-1700. The road will be closed at all times during this period.

The alternative route for this closure will be via Church St, High St, Bury Ware, A507, Bedford Rd, Brogborough, Sheep Tick End and vice versa.

The Order will come into operation on 6 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 Centurion TM - 01132775360.

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 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)  A mpthill Road, Flitwick between Windmill Road and number 48.

b)  H igh 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 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 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 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 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
(CRANFIELD: FOOTPATH NOS. 14 AND 15)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

Notice is hereby given that Central Bedfordshire 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 person proceeding on foot along the lengths of:

I.   F ootpath No. 14, Cranfield which extends from its junction with Court Road at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) SP 9568 4174 in a generally south-easterly direction for approximately 677 metres to its junction with Footpath No. 55, Cranfield at OS GR SP 9600 4123 then continues in a south-south-easterly direction for approximately 292 metres to its junction with Bridleway No. 56, Cranfield at OS GR SP 9607 4094 then continues in a south-south-easterly direction for approximately 24 metres to terminate at its junction with Footpath No. 15, Cranfield at OS GR SP 9607 4092.

II.  Footpath No. 15, Cranfield which extends from its junction with Footpath No. 14, Cranfield at OS GR SP 9607 4092 in a west-south-westerly direction for approximately 26 metres to its junction with Bridleway No. 56, Cranfield at OS GR SP 9605 4091 then continues in a generally west-south-westerly direction for approximately 498 metres to terminate at its junction with Wood End Road at OS GR SP 9558 4078.

These temporary closures are required to allow for the replacement of footbridges. The closures are expected to take place from 27 November 2026 for up to six months.

There is no alternative route for footpath users while the closures are in operation.

Further details, including a map, can also be found on the Council’s website at: https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/82/countryside/431/rights_of_way/2

This proposed Order will come into operation on 27 November 2026 for a period not exceeding six months or until the works which are proposed to be carried out on or near to the footpaths have been completed, whichever is the earlier. If the works are not completed within six months the Order may be extended for a longer period with the consent of the Secretary of State for Transport.

For further information please contact Michelle Flynn on 0300 300 6072 or at michelle.flynn@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL PROPOSES TO
INTRODUCE A DISABLED PARKING BAY ON HOLLAND
ROAD, AMPTHILL

Reason for proposal: The disabled parking space would provide dedicated places for blue badge holders to park.

Effect of the Order:

To introduce Parking for Disabled badge holders only on the following lengths of road in Ampthill:-

1.  Holland Road, south side, starting approximately 3 metres west of the dropped kerb for the garage of No.53 and extending in a south-westerly direction covering an area approximately 6.6 metres in length and 2 metres in width.

Please see plan for clarification.

Details may also be viewed online at https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/about-your-council/latest-public-andstatutory-notices.

Comments should be sent by e-mail to highways.consultation@ centralbedfordshire.gov.uk by 03 December 2026. Any objections must state the grounds on which they are made and must quote unique reference number TRO-137. 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 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 PROPOSES TO
INTRODUCE NO WAITING AT ANY TIME ON CHANDOS
ROAD, CHURCH AVENUE, BRINSMADE ROAD, OSSORY PLACE AND WOBURN STREET, AMPTHILL

Reason for proposal: For facilitating the passage of traffic on the road or any other road of any class of traffic (including pedestrians and the waiting restrictions are intended to address indiscriminate parking and to ensure that junctions are not obstructed by parked vehicles.

Effect of the Order:

To introduce No Waiting at any time on the following length of road in Ampthill:-

1.  Chandos Road, south side, from a point in line with the western flank wall of No.11 Chandos Road (where the current waiting restrictions end), and extending in an easterly direction for approximately 43 metres, ending at the dropped kerb accessing the garages adjacent to No.1A Chandos Road.

2.  Church Avenue, west side, from the junction with Brinsmade Road, extending in a northerly direction for approximately 130 metres.

3.  Church Avenue, east side, from the junction with Brinsmade Road, extending in a northerly direction for approximately 7 metres.

4.  Brinsmade Road, north side, from the junction with Church Avenue, extending in a north-easterly direction for approximately 13 metres.

5.  Brinsmade Road, north side, from the junction with Church Avenue, extending in a south-westerly direction for approximately 33 metres.

6.  Ossory Place, south-east side, starting approximately 1 metre south of the junction with Arthur Street, and extending in a south-westerly direction for approximately 9 metres.

7.  Woburn Street, south side, from a point 2 metres west of a

point in line with the eastern flank wall belonging to No.37 and extending west for approximately 12 metres.

8.  Woburn Street, south side, from a point approximately 4 metres east of a point in line with the eastern flank wall belonging to No.37 and extending east for approximately 10 metres.

Details may also be viewed online at https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/about-your-council/latest-public-andstatutory-notices.

Comments should be sent by e-mail to highways.consultation@ centralbedfordshire.gov.uk by 03 December 2026. Any objections must state the grounds on which they are made. All comments must quote unique reference number TRO-138. 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 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

12 November 2026

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