Latest updates: bus services, waste collection and gritting


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 (05 Nov 2025) until noon (06 Nov 2025)

Road temperatures above freezing tonight. No planned gritting. Road temperatures above freezing tonight. No planned gritting.

Gritting Update

Gritting Update for the - 05 Nov 2025

Forecast Action:
N/A

Last updated: 05/11/2025 11:52:06

Public Transport

Public transport update for the - Wednesday, November 5, 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: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

School Transport

School transport update for the - Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Status update: All school transport routes are planned to operate as per schedule for the foreseeable future.

Last updated: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

School Closures

For details of any school closures, please visit the school closures webpage.

Adult Transport

Adult and elderly transport update for the - Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Status update: All Adult Services Transport routes are planned to operate as per schedule for the foreseeable future.

Last updated: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Waste Collection

Waste collection update for the -   Wednesday, November 5, 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: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

 

Gritting of Bedford Borough roads

See our keeping winter roads safe webpage for more information on gritting in Bedford Borough, including the live gritter tracker.

School Closures

Details of school closures in the event of bad weather conditions can be found on the school closures webpage.