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.
Byways Open to All Traffic closed to mechanically propelled vehicles except motorcycles and horse drawn carriages.
Cross End Lane (Thurleigh BOAT 49)
Notice
Starts 12/10/2023
Ends 11/04/2024
Required to prevent surface damage
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.
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 01/12/2023
End 30/11/2024
Required to carry out archaeology works
Stagsden Footpath No 20 - Emergency
Notice
Start 30/11/2023
End 21/12/2023
Required to as the bridge is out of repair
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 05/12/2023