Road to close overnight as Network Rail continues railway upgrade in Bedford

Ford End Road bridge in Bedford will be closed for one evening next week to allow Network Rail to resurface a section of road.
The bridge will close overnight as part of a scheme to improve the line from Bedford up to Kettering and CorbyThe bridge will close overnight as part of a scheme to improve the line from Bedford up to Kettering and Corby
The bridge will close overnight as part of a scheme to improve the line from Bedford up to Kettering and Corby

Investigative work has taken place ahead of an upgrade to the bridge, which will begin from February as part of the Midland Main Line improvement programme.

The upgrade work will see the line through Bedford electrified up to Kettering and Corby.

The bridge will be closed in both directions from 8pm on Tuesday November 28 until 6am on Wednesday November 29.

Pedestrians can still use the bridge overnight, but motorists will be diverted so the road can be resurfacedPedestrians can still use the bridge overnight, but motorists will be diverted so the road can be resurfaced
Pedestrians can still use the bridge overnight, but motorists will be diverted so the road can be resurfaced

Pedestrian access across the bridge will be maintained throughout the work and diversion signs will be in place for motorists.

Anyone wishing to find out more about the work can call the Network Rail National Helpline on 03457 11 41 41.