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Project UniversalTemporary traffic lights due on Ampthill Road as early works begin for future Wixams station
Lights will be in place from 6th July to 24th August about 290 metres north of the Manor Road (Chimney Corner) junction; motorists warned of potential congestion during rush hours.
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Project UniversalStewartby marks 100th anniversary today as Broadmead Road opens temporarily
Community events are planned across the day; Broadmead Road has been opened today to improve access after a long closure.
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Project UniversalStewartby marks 100th anniversary with free community celebrations tomorrow
Events run at Dave Law Sports Ground from 12pm–10pm, with unlimited funfair rides (£10 wristband), live music and a fireworks finale at approximately 9:50pm.
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Project UniversalBroadmead Road to reopen temporarily for Stewartby 100th anniversary celebrations
Universal confirms reopening from Friday 3rd July to aid access to the Stewartby 100 Years Celebration at the Dave Law Sports Ground on Saturday 4th July; closures resume 5th–17th July for resurfacing.
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Project UniversalUniversal may still have to submit detailed plans to MHCLG despite SDO
Documents for parts of the Bedford resort could be sent to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and may also be reviewed by Bedford Borough Council, raising the possibility some plans become public.
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Project UniversalKing bedroom in Bromham added to listings, 4.7 miles from Universal United Kingdom Resort
New listing offers contractors a nearby option; property owners and licensed accommodation businesses are invited to list on staynearuniversal.uk
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Project UniversalTheme park construction likely to begin in the second half of 2027
Current site work includes archaeology, wildlife relocation, vegetation clearance and access roads; enabling earthworks are next before main resort construction around late 2027.
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Project UniversalManor Road in Kempston Hardwick to close to through traffic from 27 July to 5 October 2026
Universal has announced a 24‑hour closure for site stabilisation and enabling works for the Universal United Kingdom Resort; signed diversion will run via Woburn Road, the A421 and Ampthill Road.
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Project UniversalPhase 2 of Manor Road works under way from 29th June to 26th July
Phase 2 has started and is listed as running from 29th June to 26th July; works will use temporary two-way traffic lights and are likely linked to a new crossing to the Core Zone.
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Project UniversalBroadmead Road closure extended to 17th July for Universal United Kingdom Resort works
Bedford Borough Council says the closure will continue while work on new access roads and highway improvements for the Universal United Kingdom Resort progresses.
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Project UniversalLawrence (Universally Bedford), Olly Mann, Holly Nichols and Danny Doom discuss Universal United Kingdom Resort on BBC Three Counties Radio
If you missed it last night it's well worth a listen — plenty of discussion about the project and what it could mean for Bedford and the surrounding area.
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Project UniversalEnvironmental monitoring stations appear at Universal United Kingdom Resort site
Small units measuring dust, noise and ground vibration have been spotted around the Bedford construction site and can alert the team if levels exceed set limits.
