Notice is hereby given that the Order made by Bedford Borough Council on the 23rd June 2025 the effect of which will be to prohibit any person proceeding on foot along the length of public footpath No 6 Sharnbrook which extends from Ordnance Survey Grid Reference (OS GR) SP 0069 5926 (Map point A) to OS GR SP 0116 5958 (Map point B) has been continued in force with the approval of the Sectary of State for Transport until 1st December 2026.
This temporary closure is required due to Construction works. The closure will take place from Tuesday 2nd December 2025 for a period of one year.
The alternative routes for users while the closure is in operation will be to proceed along Mill Road to OS GR SP 0069 5926 (Map point A) then proceed in an easterly direction to OS GR SP 0110 5920 (Map point C) and along Footpath No 8 to OS GR SP 0116 5958 (Map point B) and vice visa.
The Order will come into operation on 2nd December 2025 for a period not exceeding one year or until the works which it is proposed to carry out on or near the footpath to have been completed, whichever is the earlier. If the works are not completed within one year the Order may be extended for a longer period with the consent of the Secretary of State for Transport.
For further information please telephone Highways Helpdesk on (01234) 718003
Dated 27th November 2025
