A6

A421 closed both ways in Bedford as police warn drivers over dangerous behaviour

The A421 is closed in both directions in Bedford following a police incident, with delays building and drivers warned not to bypass closures. Bedfordshire Police said closures are now in place on...

Breaking news: Police ask people to avoid A6 Paula Radcliffe Way northbound after incident

Bedfordshire Police are advising people to avoid using the northbound carriageway of the A6 Paula Radcliffe Way in Bedford after an incident involving multiple vehicles. Fire crews are also currently on the scene.

Bedfordshire Police to target A6 street racing after complaints from locals

Bedfordshire Police has written to Bedford Borough Council following a petition by local people concerned about dangerous driving, car cruising and street racing along the A6 corridor between...

Fire crews remain at Elstow waste site as controlled burn continues and A6 stays closed

Fire crews are expected to remain at the Elstow Waste Transfer Site throughout the weekend as a controlled burn continues following a large fire that broke out on Friday night (4 July)...

Breaking news: Residents warned to stay indoors as Elstow landfill incident closes A6

Residents living near the Elstow Landfill Site are being urged to keep their windows and doors closed as emergency services respond to an ongoing incident. The A6 is currently closed between...

Did you witness A6 crash near Wilstead

Bedfordshire Police is appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the A6 near Wilstead on Saturday (16 December). Police were called at around 1.20pm to a report of a collision...

Paula Radcliffe Way road works to be completed by 15 December

Motorists will have cause for pre-Christmas celebrations as the Paula Radcliffe Way roadworks enter their final phase, with completion scheduled for Friday, 15 December. In addition, extra signage will...

Bedford motorcyclist who died in A6 collision is named

A motorcyclist who died in a collision this week has been named. Adrian Gorzkowski, 38, of Gloucester Road, Bedford, died following the collision on the A6 close to the...

‘Significant disruption’ expected as Paula Radcliffe Way partially closed until mid-December

A senior councillor has advised motorists to avoid the A6 Paula Radcliffe Way and to expect 'significant disruption' until December while essential...

Commuter relief as A6 past Wilstead to reopen in less than two weeks

The wait is almost over. Following major works, which have seen a delay of almost three months, the A6 past Wilstead is set to reopen on Monday 9 March...

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