We have released our Highways Annual Plan for 2024/25 featuring over 150 improvement schemes throughout Central Bedfordshire.

The schemes include road surfacing enhancements, pavement maintenance, drainage schemes, street lighting upgrades, and bridge works. More than 50 schemes relate to road safety improvements, including speed reduction, traffic calming measures, and the provision of disabled parking bays. Additionally, there are 17 schemes relating to rights of way improvements.

To ensure that resource is being allocated in the right place, we use a data-led approach. This involves assessing the condition of roads, pavements and other highways assets, their repair history, the types of road, and the local infrastructure it supports such as emergency services, critical utilities, public transport facilities, education providers, and employment hubs.

As well as carrying out the planned schemes, we'll continue to carry out reactive repairs for issues reported via Fix My Street or identified through our regular inspection routes.