Central Bedfordshire Council: New road safety measures are being introduced along the A507 between Clophill and Chicksands.

Date Added: 22/09/2022

This evening (Tuesday 20 September) we will start work on a series of improvements designed to encourage motorists to go at appropriate speeds and prevent further incidents on this stretch of road.

The work requires a night-time closure from 8pm to 6am. This night-time closure will be in place until Wednesday 28 September with a signposted diversion available for road users as shown below:

The improvements
The speed limit is being reduced from 60mph to 50mph and at the Eagle Bends the speed limit will be cut from 50mph to 40mph.

In addition to the lowered speed limit, the improvements will include more and clearer 'Slow' and 'Think Bike' signs and upgraded road lining to promote safer driving.

Enhanced rumble strips on the road surface will help motorists to maintain their position and drive on the correct side of the road.

New bollards on the verges to highlight the junctions and access points also feature in the measures which are designed to encourage people to drive and cycle responsibly and appropriately along this section of the A507 that has seen numerous serious road incidents in recent years.

It's an important road safety scheme and we ask road users to bear with us while we carry out the work.
More information, including the diversion, is on one.network