Paula Radcliffe Way

Councillors approve coffee drive-thru despite Fairhill traffic concerns

Plans for a new drive-thru coffee shop near Bedford’s Fairhill roundabout were approved despite concerns about congestion at the busy junction. Councillors on Bedford...

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.

Paula Radcliffe Way to reopen to traffic this week

A dual carriageway in Bedford that has been undergoing extensive road works since February 2023, is expected to be fully reopened to traffic this Friday (15 December). The 11-month Paula Radcliffe Way...

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...

Anger as ongoing A6 roadworks adding “an hour” to some journeys

The roadworks on the A6 Paula Radcliffe Way are adding an hour to some people’s journeys, a borough councillor has said. During the council’s Executive Meeting (22 November) cllr Doug...

Motorists warned of diversions and delays ahead of Oakley Bridge repairs

Motorists are being given advance notice that Oakley Bridge on Church Lane will be closed to all vehicles from 8am on Monday (23 October) until Sunday, 29 October to carry out essential repairs...

“Unforeseen delay” means Paula Radcliffe Way roadworks to extend until mid-December

A councillor has thanked motorists for their patience and understanding as it was announced that due to the replacement of crash barriers, the full reopening of Paula Radcliffe Way will be delayed...

Drivers given advance warning of Paula Radcliffe Way resurfacing

Drivers are being given advance warning of lane closures during resurfacing works that are planned for Paula Radcliffe Way this summer. Signage will be put in place shortly...

Council introduces new measures to ease roadworks gridlock on ‘Northern Gateway’

After days of gridlock in and out of Bedford around Clapham Road and the Paula Radcliffe Way roundabouts, the council is adding extra measures to ease up traffic flow...

Green councillors dismayed that new drive-thru is approved at congestion hotspot

While works to ease congestion at the Clapham Road/Manton Lane and A6 roundabout will be completed this month, Green councillors have expressed their dismay...

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