Current temporary rights of way closures

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 Rights of Way temporary closure 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.

Donkey Lane (Bolnhurst and Keysoe BOAT No 53)
Remains closed to mechanically propelled vehicle (other than a motor cycle) or horse drawn vehicle
from its junction with Keysoe Row East at OS GR TL 0907 6182 for approx. 2380m to St Neots Road, Bolnhurst at OS GR TL 0972 6015

Byways Open to All Traffic  closed to all users
Forty Foot Lane  (part of Odell BOAT No 34)
White Lane  (part of Odell BOAT No 2
Yelnow Lane (part of Odell BOAT No 4)
Notice
Starts 24/08/2023
Ends 23/02/2024
Required due to surface damage

Other closures

All notices and maps are in PDF format unless stated otherwise.

Great Barford Bridleway No 22 and Roxton Footpath No 19
Notice and Map
Starts 27/07/2023
Ends 26/01/2024
Required as the bridge is out of repair

Odell: Bridleway No 31 and Felmersham: Bridleway No 8
Notice and Map
Starts 07/07/2023
Ends 06/01/2024
Required as the bridge is unsafe

Ravensden: Footpath No 7 
Notice and Map
Start 30/05/2023
Ends 29/05/2024
To facilitate a new residential development to take place

Riseley: Footpath No 29
Notice and Map
Start 03/08/2023
End 02/02/2024
Required as the bridge is out of repair

Sharnbrook Footpath No 6 
Notice and Map
Start 01/05/2023
End 30/11/2023
Required to carry out archaeology works

Turvey: Part of Footpath No A4
Notice and Map
Starts 10/02/2023
Ends 09/02/2024
For construction of a new development

Wyboston, Chawston and Colesden: Footpaths No 8 and No 36
Notice and Map
Starts 03/06/2023
Ends 02/07/2024
Required to facilitate works associated with the improvement scheme

Wyboston, Chawston and Colesden: Footpath No 7
Notice and Map
Starts 07/09/2023
Ends 02/07/2024
Required to facilitate works associated with the improvement scheme

Wyboston, Chawston and Colesden: Footpaths No part of A10 and No 10
Notice and Map
Starts 07/09/2023
Ends 02/07/2024
Required to facilitate works associated with the improvement scheme

Information correct as of 05/09/2023