A421 M1 - Bedford

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Scheme Outline

Realignment of the A421 onto a new dual two-lane alignment, bypassing towns on the route and connecting directly to the existing Bedford bypass. The new route will include two new grade-separated junctions and will flow straight on to the existing Bedford bypass. M1 junction 13 will be reconstructed to provide a terminus for the route.

Project Statistics

Cost
Unknown
Finance
Highways Agency/Central Government
Estimated duration of works
2008-2010
Length of new road
8 miles

Progress

May 2006
Public exhibitions are held close to the road's route. Draft orders are expected to be published in Autumn.

More Information

Website
www.highways.gov.uk/.../a421/bedford_m1/

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With thanks to Gerry McKenna and Robert Guthrie for his help towards this page.