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 (19 Mar 2026) until noon (20 Mar 2026)
Today will stay mild with plenty of sunshine and little to no cloud around throughout. There will be a light to gentle easterly breeze. Clear skies during the first part of the night. Through the early hours, thick cloud will build from the east and areas of mist and fog will form. Some could become rather dense by dawn. Mist and fog will persist for a few hours early tomorrow morning but will quickly disperse later. The rest of the day will continue with plenty of sunshine and the odd isolated patch of cloud. Road conditions: Road Surface Temps will hold above zero tonight. High confidence.
Gritting Update
Gritting Update for the - 19 Mar 2026
Forecast Action:
No planned gritting today
Last updated: 19/03/2026 11:17:18
Public Transport
Public transport update for the - Thursday, March 19, 2026
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: All services are expected to operate as normal, although delays maybe expected. Timetable information can be found on our website at our timetables page.
Last updated: Thursday, March 19, 2026
School Transport
School transport update for the - Thursday, March 19, 2026
Status update: All school transport routes are planned to operate as per schedule for the foreseeable future.
Last updated: Thursday, March 19, 2026
School Closures
For details of any school closures, please visit the school closures webpage.
Adult Transport
Adult and elderly transport update for the - Thursday, March 19, 2026
Status update: All Adult Services Transport routes are planned to operate as per schedule for the foreseeable future.
Last updated: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Waste Collection
Waste collection update for the - Thursday, March 19, 2026
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: Thursday, March 19, 2026
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.