Citizens' Survey
Tell us what local issues are important to you. If you're a resident of Bedford Borough, aged 18 or over, take part in our Citizens' Survey and have your voice heard.
We carry out regular work to improve the roads and pavements in Bedford Borough. Our Highways Inspectors check all of the roads and footpaths we maintain on a regular basis.
Use this interactive map to find current roadworks across Bedford Borough.
You can check any disruption to bus services here.
Transporting Bedford 2020 programme is our £18 million major works across Bedford Borough. Part of it will to tackle congestion hot spots, the largest ever investment in our roads.
Please report any issues about the A421 to Highways England.
If you intend to carry out works on the road, you must apply for a permit scheme. Contact streetworks@bedford.gov.uk for advice or immediate works you're undertaking.
Permit schemes are a better way to manage works carried out on the road. They minimise disruption from unnecessary or badly controlled roadworks.
Other benefits:
East of England Permit Scheme (EEPS) is a common Permit Scheme, developed by:
It is applied to all the roads within its control.