Road closures and diversions

Sometimes works on the highway, or some large deliveries, require a road to be closed temporarily to general traffic. Such closures require a temporary traffic regulation order issued by the highway authority.

All costs involved for both the closure and diversion signing will have to be met by the organisation requesting the closure.

Costs are currently in the region of £900 per closure.

As there is a legal and consultative process to be undertaken, a minimum of thirteen weeks notice is required.

If you require a road closure for whatever reason, then please contact us on the details below.


Bedfordshire Highways
Network Maintenance Policy
County Hall
Cauldwell Street
Bedford
MK42 9AP

Tel: (01234) 228661
Email: highways@bedscc.gov.uk |

You should also be aware that if you wish to work on the highway for whatever reason then you should contact us so that we can advise and assist you