Traffic tagged articles - Bedford Independent

Petition calls for M1 Junction 13 upgrades ahead of Universal Studios opening

A new petition demands urgent government funding to upgrade M1 Junction 13, warning local drivers face total gridlock when Universal Studios opens in 2031 alongside major housing...

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...

Letters: Responses to Manton Lane traffic concerns

We have received a number of letters in response to our article covering safety concerns on Manton Lane due to traffic management in the area. Regarding the recent article about traffic...

Letters: Through traffic should be banned on Bedford’s High Street

In Bedford Ian's weekly report of 6 June 2025, in his first article, he writes about 'Crossing Chaos' with particular reference to the new crossing just inside The Embankment from...

Letters: Car is no longer king, so is zebra crossing placement really a big deal?

Much as I normally enjoy Bedford Ian's column, he should realise that we no longer live in the age where the car is king. (Bedford Ian, 6 June 2025). Is it really so terrible to position...

Great Barford councillor confirms he’s giving it “one more shot” in May’s elections

Councillor Stephen Moon is standing for reelection in the new, smaller Great Barford Ward in May’s local elections. Boundary changes mean that only one councillor...

One hour delays expected as collision causes M1 closure at junction 13

The M1 northbound at Junction 13 is likely to be closed until 3.30pm/3.45pm today (Friday) following a traffic collision. All northbound lanes...

Sharnbrook manor house music festival sparks traffic concerns

A dance music festival taking place at a manor house in Sharnbrook this weekend has raised traffic and parking concerns among residents and the local councillor. During Saturday's Labyrinth Festival...

B530 to be closed (again) from Thursday 8 October

Essential repair works to the B530 will resume tomorrow (Thursday), after the road closure was temporarily suspended. The stretch of the B530 near...

B530 temporarily reopened following Interchange traffic chaos

A stretch of the B530 undergoing essential roadworks has been temporarily reopened to ease traffic problems at the Interchange Retail Park in Kempston...

Traffic

Get the latest Bedford news first