All multi-storey car parks except Queen Street closed in Bedford due to coronavirus

Bedford Borough Council has decided to close all multi-storey car parks apart from Queen Street to help prioritise staff on essential duties.

With updated Government guidance around staying at home, the decision has now been made to completely close Lurke Street, River Street and Allhallows car parks until further notice.

Queen Street multi-storey car park will remain open 24/7.

Alternative parking is available at surface car parks including Riverside Car Park, St Mary's, St Peter's, Duckmill Lane, Ashburnham Road, Prebend Street and Melbourne Street, as well as on-street parking.

Cllr Charles Royden, portfolio holder for transport, said: “The Government has made it very clear that people should stay at home as much as possible and there is now very little use being made of our car parks.

"With increased pressure on council staff and resources this decision ensures that our reduced workforce can keep people safe. There continues to be ample space in other car parks including Queen Street multi-storey and all of our surface car parks for key workers who commute, need to park in town for work or anyone getting their essential shopping.”