Major road between Odell and Sharnbrook to close for pothole repairs

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Bedford Borough Council will temporarily close the main road connecting Odell and Sharnbrook to carry out carriageway patching, including pothole repairs. The closure will affect the stretch from High Street in Odell to Odell Road in Sharnbrook.

The road will be closed daily from 8.30am to 6pm between 26 October and 12 November 2026. A diversion route will be in place via Odell Road, Carlton Road, Bridgend, Felmersham Road, Hunts Lane, The High Road, and Felmersham Bridge, with the reverse route also available. This maintenance work aims to improve road safety and driving conditions on this key local route.

Read the full story: Bedford Today news.

Source: Bedford Today news. Aggregated summary, not independent reporting.

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