A421 reopens in Bedfordshire after major flooding

The A421 in Bedfordshire's reopened this morning after more than two weeks of closures due to major flooding.

Over 24 Olympic sized swimming pools worth of water has been removed by National Highways teams after more than a months worth of rainfall fell in less than 48 hours.

The closure saw the A421 shut between the A6 at Bedford to the M1 junction 13 near to Brogborough and Marston Moretaine.

Martin Fellows, Regional Director for National Highways in the East of England said: “We have made significant progress with our teams working around the clock to reopen the A421 this morning”.

“Due to damage caused by flooding to some sections of the road, repair works will continue. Sections will be reduced to one lane in places and there will be diversions and speed restrictions to keep everyone safe. We thank motorists for their patience while we continue this work.”

Martin added: “The reopening is good news for motorists, but it doesn’t change the disruption and inconvenience this has caused to local people and those that rely on this section of road, and I would like to extend my appreciation for their continued patience and support. I’d also like to thank our local partners in Bedfordshire for their ongoing help and collaboration."

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