Central Bedfordshire Council has commenced important work on the A505 Leighton Buzzard Bypass, between the Stanbridge Road and Billington Road roundabouts, to improve safety. 

The initial phase of the project includes carriageway patching and crack sealing, which will be carried out under temporary traffic lights and a 40mph speed limit. This phase is expected to be completed by 27 June. 

These works are in preparation for a full surface dressing treatment scheduled for August, which will further enhance the condition and longevity of this key route. 

In addition to resurfacing, new signage and road markings will enhance visibility and traffic flow. The Council is exploring opportunities to coordinate these improvements with the surface dressing works to minimise disruption and maximise efficiency. 

Cllr Baker, Executive Member for Finance and Highways at Central Bedfordshire Council, said: “We’re committed to maintaining and improving our road network to ensure it remains safe and reliable for all users. There have been incidents on this busy stretch of the A505, so we have been working with the police and fire service to improve safety as much as possible. 

“The works on the A505 are part of a wider strategy to enhance road safety and infrastructure across Central Bedfordshire. By coordinating maintenance and safety improvements, we aim to deliver long-term benefits with minimal inconvenience to residents and road users.”