Our Highways Capital Programme uses a data-led approach to prioritise improvements across more than 1,400 km of roads and 220 bridges.
Resurfacing has already been completed in key locations, including South Street in Leighton Buzzard, Shefford Road in Meppershall and Saffron Road in Biggleswade.
At these sites, worn and damaged surfaces were replaced, defects beneath the surface repaired and overall road conditions improved to enhance safety and driving comfort.
Further schemes are scheduled to for completion in August, including High Street in Wrestlingworth and surface dressing sites.
These upcoming works will address deteriorating surfaces and extend the life of these important routes, continuing our proactive maintenance strategy.
In addition to patching schemes and resurfacing, micro surfacing will be carried out later this summer. This process seals road surfaces, improves skid resistance, and helps prevent future damage, supporting longer-lasting roads and reducing the need for emergency repairs.
As a result of these preventative treatments, the number of potholes on Central Bedfordshire’s roads has fallen for the second winter in a row. More have been repaired, and the time taken to fix them has also improved. They are now being fixed in half the time they were 2 years ago.
Our 3-year capital programme enables better planning, coordination, and value for money when delivering improvements across carriageways, drainage systems, structures, street lighting, and walking and cycling routes. It is informed by condition surveys and asset data, helping to prioritise the most important work that will have the greatest impact on safety, resilience, and journey quality.
Councillor John Baker, our Executive Member for Highways, said:
We are making real progress in improving roads across Central Bedfordshire. Thanks to data and long-term planning, we can prioritise the areas that need it most. In total 13 resurfacing schemes are being delivered this year. I’d like to thank residents for their continued patience as we carry out these vital improvements to keep our roads safe and reliable.
Alongside these planned improvements, we will continue routine essential maintenance to repair potholes, fix streetlights, and clear gullies, helping to keep roads across Central Bedfordshire safe and in good condition.