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 (10 Dec 2024) until noon (11 Dec 2024)

RSTs are expected to remain above zero tonight. High confidence.

Gritting Update

Gritting Update for the - 10 Dec 2024

Forecast Action:
No planned gritting today

Last updated: 10/12/2024 11:13:46

Public Transport

Public transport update for the - Wednesday, December 11, 2024

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, December 11, 2024

School Transport

School transport update for the - Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Status update: Some school transport routes are following diversionary routes as a result of the ongoing closure of multiple bridges due to recent rainfall. The schools and operators affected have been informed and they have advised passengers of the impact. This situation will be monitored and updates provided as necessary.

Last updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2024

School Closures

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

Adult Transport

Adult and elderly transport update for the - Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Status update: Adult Services Transport is still operating as planned despite the closure of multiple bridges as a result of recent rainfall, some delays may be experienced in pick up times. This situation will be monitored and updates provided as necessary.

Last updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Waste Collection

Waste collection update for the -   Wednesday, December 11, 2024

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, December 11, 2024

 

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.