Central Bedfordshire Council completes road repairs during lockdown traffic lull

Potholes filled in Cranfield, Marston Moretaine, Millbrook and Ridgmont

Central Bedfordshire Council has been revamping roads across the area while traffic levels are low during the coronavirus lockdown.

It said that by taking advantage of the quieter roads it has fixed more than 600 repairs including potholes, streetlights and road signs as well as eight re-surfacing schemes.

The tables below show the work carried out in Marston Vale.  More than one repair may have been carried out at each location.

Work is still underway on a number of traffic calming measures

Work has also been progressing on the A421 Dualling Scheme, with over 80% of the carriageway works now completed. Adding that it is on track for completion before the winter.

The Highways team has also been out and about with their Super-Vac machine to clean and unblock nearly 2,000 gullies.

Councillor Ian Dalgarno, Central Bedfordshire Council’s executive member for Community Services, said:

“Right now our highways teams are working hard to ensure that our key workers can get to work safely, and medicine, equipment and deliveries can get to where it is needed most.

“While roads are quieter, we’ve been prioritising essential repairs, such as potholes, lampposts and pavement defects, to ensure that the county’s roads remain safe and serviceable.

“There’s been a huge amount achieved already, with much more to come, as we have been continuing to plan a programme for the full year ahead.”

Work is still underway on a number of lining schemes and traffic calming measures. Residents can report any issues on Central Bedfordshire roads on the council’s website.