Bedford section of A428 to close for a month with diversions in place after damage to water main

The A428 will be closed between Bromham and Turvey and a full diversion will be put in place, with access to local properties only.

The works are certain to cause traffic misery for motorists and long diversions.

Anglian Water has apologised for the inconvenience but insists damage to a water main was caused by a 'third party'.

“We are set to commence work to repair a water main on the A428 which was recently damaged by a third party," a spokesman for Anglian Water told The Bedford Times and Citizen.

"The repair is due to take approximately four weeks beginning on Monday 5th October and will require part of the A428 to be closed during this time for the work to be carried out. The A428 will be closed between Bromham and Turvey and a full diversion will be put in place, with access to local properties only. We would like to apologise in advance for the inconvenience this will cause and thank you for your patience while we carry out the repairs.”