A421 - Between A6 and M1 J13 - Road Closure
The A421 in Bedfordshire is closed in both directions between the A6 (Bedford) & M1 J13 (Brogborough) due to flooding.
Following spells of torrential rain flooding occurred at Marston Moretaine on the evening of Sunday 22 September with water levels of up eight feet recorded. This has severely impacted efforts to clear floodwater from the carriageway.
National Highways service providers continue to work at scene and at present a number of articulated tankers and pumping equipment are in use as efforts to clear the road continue.
Further info can be found in our latest press release regarding the flooding here:
At this time, it is expected the A421 will remain closed today and tomorrow (Friday 27th September)
National Highways is working to pump large amounts of water clear from the junction and following this operation, there will be abandoned vehicles to recover and an extensive clean-up operation to ensure the road is safe to open.
Diversion Route
Traffic wishing to travel northbound is advised to follow the below diversion route which is not symbol led
- From the M1 J13 take Bedford Road northbound towards Ampthill/Ridgmont.
- Travel northbound on Bedford Road for approximately 7 miles, continuing as it transitions into Woburn Road and passing through Brogborough and Marston Moretaine, to the Marsh Leys junction roundabout with the A6/A421.
- From here you can re-join the A421 to continue your journey.
Traffic wishing to travel southbound is advised to follow the below diversion route which is not symbol led
- Exit the A421 southboud at the Marsh Leys junction with the A6 for Northampton
- At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Woburn road southbound towards Wootton
- Continue southbound on Woburn Road for approximately 7 miles, continuing as it transitions into Bedford Road and passing through Marston Moretaine and Brogborough to reach J13 of the M1.
- From here road users can continue their journey
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.
Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our regional X feed. Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.
