A421 traffic diversion routes as flooding in Bedfordshire leaves road closed

A diversion is in place using the exit slip road
-Credit: (Image: Ian James Dennis)


Traffic diversion routes are in place on the A421 in Bedfordshire due to flooding that has left it shut today (Sunday, September 22). The road is closed in both directions between the A6 (Bedford) and Junction 13 of the M1 (Milton Keynes South).

The closure was first reported at around 9am. Police, who have also said there has been a crash in the area, have said it is likely to be some time before the road reopens.

A National Highways spokesperson said: "A421 in Bedfordshire is closed in Both Directions between A6 (Bedford (South)) & M1 J13 (Brogborough) due to flooding. Bedfordshire Police are on scene, National Highways Service Providers are also en route to assist."

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The spokesperson added: "If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey."

A421 diversion routes due to closure:

National Highways has diversion routes in place on the road in both directions.

Road users travelling eastbound are advised to follow the solid triangle diversion symbols on road signs: From the A421 eastbound, just after the M1 J13 take the first right onto Station Road. Continue along Station Road towards Ridgmont.

At the Station Road/A507 Woburn Road junction, turn left onto the A507. Continue on the A507 through Ridgmont and on the Ampthill Bypass to the Froghall roundabout.

Take the first exit remaining on the A507, pass through the next roundabout. At the Flitwick Road roundabout take the second exit towards Clophill.

At the A6/A507 junction in Clophill turn left onto the A6. Continue on the A6 to the A6/A421 roundabout. Rejoin the A421 eastbound.

Road users travelling westbound are advised to follow the solid diamond diversion symbols on road signs: At the A421/A6 junction take the fist left onto the A6. Follow the A6 towards Clophill, at the A6/A507 roundabout take the third exit onto the A507.

Continue on the A507 towards the Flitwick roundabout and take the second exit onto the A507. At the Froghall roundabout take the second exit for the A507 Ampthill Bypass towards Ridgmont.

At the Station Road/A507 Woburn Road junction, turn right onto Station Road. Continue on Station Road to rejoin the A421 westbound