Bedford’s Town Deal Board has announced that Midland Road will reopen to two-way traffic on Wednesday 11 June 2025.
The road has been operating as one-way during the regeneration project, which is part of the Bedford Town Deal funded Midland Road public realm improvements.
This project is funded through the Bedford Town Deal, a £22.6 million government investment aimed at revitalising Bedford town centre. The Town Deal is a partnership between the Government, Bedford Borough Council, and the Bedford Town Deal Board, working together to deliver a shared vision for the town’s future.
Samantha Laycock, Chair of the Bedford Town Deal Board, said, “These works aim to transform this key gateway into Bedford town centre, creating a safer, more attractive, and welcoming environment for pedestrians, visitors, and residents alike. We would like to thank the various specialist teams for completing these works in such a busy area. This is just the beginning of Midland Road’s transformation thanks to the successful bid and we can’t wait to see the end result.”
Councillor Andrea Spice, Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth, Planning and Prosperity at Bedford Borough Council, said, "Reopening Midland Road to two-way traffic is a significant milestone in our efforts to enhance Bedford’s town centre. These improvements will not only make the area safer and more accessible but also create a vibrant, welcoming space that residents and visitors can enjoy for years to come. We thank everyone for their patience during the works and look forward to unveiling the completed scheme in June."
For more information about the Towns Fund and the Towns Fund projects, which include the Midland Road regeneration project, please visit:
www.bedford.gov.uk/townsfund
In 2019, central government invited 101 towns across the UK to bid for up to £25 million as part of a Towns Fund scheme, Bedford was one of the locations selected to produce a town investment plan and bid. Learn more about the Towns Fund and the Town Deal Board at www.bedford.gov.uk/TownDeal