Universal Studios UK planning and approvals
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Planning applications, approvals, consultations, and policy context for Universal Studios UK.
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Galliford Try vehicles spotted near future Universal Studios UK transport hub area
Vehicles from Galliford Try have been seen at the Universal Studios UK site near where a transport hub and major roadworks are expected, arriving as traffic management went in; the contractor’s experience on projects like the Carlisle Southern Link Road makes their involvement plausible but unconfirmed.
23 April 2026
Traffic management installed but not yet in use at Broadmead Road and Woburn Road junction
Temporary traffic management equipment has been placed at the junction of Broadmead Road and Woburn Road, though it is not currently operational and appears to include exposed wiring.
14 April 2026
Major Broadmead Road works to create new access for Universal site in Bedford
Over the next few weeks Broadmead Road will see highway improvements, two new access points and a road realignment as part of early enabling works for the Universal Destinations & Experiences UK project in Bedford.
14 April 2026Explore nearby hubs
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