Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TTRO) are legal orders made by Bedford Borough Council under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
They are used to close public rights of way when works are due to take place on or near their line and if there is a likely danger to users or following serious damage to the surface. There are two types of orders:
- Emergency notices that last up to 21 days
- Temporary orders which last up to 6 months with an option to extend further through the Secretary of State
Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO) are legal orders also made under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and affect some of our Byways in the Borough. To find out what restriction is on each Byway and a location plan please see the Byways Open to all Traffic (PDF).
If you need to apply for a closure please complete the application form (PDF).
Any queries, please email Highways.Helpdesk@bedford.gov.uk
Byway closures
All notices and maps are in PDF format unless stated otherwise.
Knotting and Souldrop: Byway Open to All Traffic No 10 and Wymington: Byway Open to All Traffic No 8 (Forty Foot Lane section 2)
Notice
Starts 19/01/2021
Ends 18/07/2021
To protect the surface of the byway
Knotting and Souldrop: Byway Open to All Traffic No 10 and Wymington: Byway Open to All Traffic No 8 (Forty Foot Lane section 2)
Notice
Starts 09/12/2020
Ends 08/06/2021
Collapsed badger set in the Byway
Thurleigh: BOAT No 49 (Cross End Lane)
Notice
Starts 13/01/2021
Ends 12/07/2021
Current ground conditions may damage the byway
Other closures
All notices and maps are in PDF format unless stated otherwise.
Bedford: Part of Footpath No 17 - Emergency
Notice and Map
Starts 01/03/2021
Ends 22/03/2021
Required for the installation of approaches on footbridge
Bedford: Footpath No 22
Notice and Map
Starts 29/10/2020
Ends 16/04/2021
For major refurbishment to be carried out on the footbridge
Bolnhurst and Keysoe: Footpath No 20
Notice
Starts 05/11/2020
Ends 04/05/2021
Until repairs to two bridges have been completed
Cardington: Bridleway No 2 and Cople Bridleway No 14
Notice and Map
Starts 27/11/2020
Ends 26/05/2021
Due to holes in the surface of bridleway caused by badgers.
Great Barford: Bridleway No 22 and Roxton: Part of Footpath No 19
Notice and Map
Starts 09/03/2021
Ends 08/09/2021
Due to bridge being washed away
Great Denham: Footpath No 1
Notice and Map
Starts 02/10/2020
Ends 01/10/2021
Construction of development in Great Denham
Kempston Urban: Part of Footpath No 10 and Great Denham: Part of Footpath No 32
Notice and Map
Starts 26/12/2020
Ends 24/06/2021
An inspection on Kempston Mill Bridge has been deemed this unsafe for public use.
Podington: Footpath No 2
Notice and Map
Starts 09/02/2021
Ends 08/08/2021
Bridge has been washed away
Ravensden: Bridleway No 22 and Renhold: Bridleway No 9
Notice and Map
Starts 04/03/2021
Ends 03/09/2021
Due to the Collapsed Bank
Ravensden Part of Footpath 4
Notice and Map
Starts 17/10/2020
Ends 17/04/2021
Due to the bridge being out of repair
Roxton: Part of Footpath No A1
Notice and Map
Starts 01/11/2020
Ends 31/10/2021
To enable Environment Agency to carry out repairs to weir and lock footbridge
Swineshead: Footpath No A4
Notice and Map
Starts 11/02/2021
Ends 10/08/2021
Bridge being out of repair
Turvey: Part of Footpath No A4
Notice and Map
Starts 10/02/2021
Ends 09/02/2022
For construction of a new development
Wootton: Footpath No 1
Notice and Map
Starts 24/07/2020
Ends 23/07/2021
For construction of a new development
Information correct as of 02/03/2021
