We work hard to keep you safe on the roads, moving around the borough and to keep services running whatever the weather. Use the tabs below to see the latest service updates for gritting, public transport, school transport, adult transport and waste collection.
Forecast from noon (15 Nov 2025) until noon (16 Nov 2025)
This afternoon will be mainly dry but there will be plenty of cloud and a few spots of light rain or drizzle lingering around. Just a small chance of brief brightness across the far south. Tonight will continue to have cloudy skies and some spots of drizzle drifting in at times. A mild night under a gentle breeze. After a dull and grey start with the odd spot of rain, tomorrow will turn dry with cloud breaking up to reveal sunny intervals in the afternoon. Clearing skies by evening. Road conditions: Road Surface Temps are expected to remain above zero tonight.
Gritting Update
Gritting Update for the - 15 Nov 2025
Forecast Action:
No planned gritting today
Last updated: 15/11/2025 11:17:50
Public Transport
Public transport update for the - Saturday, November 15, 2025
Details of disruption due to weather conditions are shown below. Changes to services due to roadworks and road closures can be viewed on the Service Disruption page.
Status update: Harrold Bridge, Radwell Bridge and Felmersham Bridges are closed due to flooding. Services will be unable to serve Harrold village, Radwell village and Felmersham village during the closures. All other services are expected to operate at normal, although delays are expected. Timetable information can be found on our website at our timetables page.
The Park & Ride building is no longer available to bus passengers. The site remains open during operational hours and the number 44 service continues operate. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Last updated: Saturday, November 15, 2025
School Transport
School transport update for the - Saturday, November 15, 2025
Status update: All school transport routes are planned to operate as per schedule for the foreseeable future.
Last updated: Saturday, November 15, 2025
School Closures
For details of any school closures, please visit the school closures webpage.
Adult Transport
Adult and elderly transport update for the - Saturday, November 15, 2025
Status update: All Adult Services Transport routes are planned to operate as per schedule for the foreseeable future.
Last updated: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Waste Collection
Waste collection update for the - Saturday, November 15, 2025
Details of disruption to waste collection due to weather conditions are shown below.
Status update: All domestic refuse and recycling collections are running as normal today. Residents can check their bin calendar at https://www.bedford.gov.uk/bins.
Last updated: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Gritting of Bedford Borough roads
See our keeping winter roads safe webpage for more information on gritting in Bedford Borough.
School Closures
Details of school closures in the event of bad weather conditions can be found on the school closures webpage.