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 2025) until noon (20 Mar 2025)
This afternoon will stay largely dry and fine with lengthy spells of sunshine. A few areas of cloud will build from the west later, making the sunshine a little hazy at times. It will be a mild day. Tonight will be dry and mild with variable amounts of cloud, these becoming quite widespread at times albeit a few clear spells will still develop throughout the night. Tomorrow will be a largely dry and fine day with plenty of sunny spells. A few patches of cloud will develop during the afternoon, bringing a small risk of a light shower. It will be a very mild day. Road conditions: Road Surface Temps will remain above zero tonight.
Gritting Update
Gritting Update for the - 19 Mar 2025
Forecast Action:
No planned gritting today
Last updated: 19/03/2025 11:27:02
Public Transport
Public transport update for the - Wednesday, March 19, 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, March 19, 2025
School Transport
School transport update for the - Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Status update: All school transport routes are planned to operate as per schedule for the foreseeable future.
Last updated: Wednesday, March 19, 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, March 19, 2025
Status update: All Adult Services Transport routes are planned to operate as per schedule for the foreseeable future.
Last updated: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Waste Collection
Waste collection update for the - Wednesday, March 19, 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, March 19, 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.