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Roundabout next to Floss and Smile Dental Practice

Reported via desktop in the Obstructing visibility, footway, road, or sign category anonymously at 09:47, Monday 12 May 2025

Sent to Central Bedfordshire Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 422854.

The vegetation and tree growth in the centre of the roundabout have become so overgrown that they now completely obstruct visibility of vehicles approaching from the opposite side. This makes it impossible to safely assess whether it is clear to proceed, particularly when other drivers are going straight ahead or turning right.

I have experienced several near misses at this location. The roundabout often appears clear due to the obstructed view, but once on the roundabout, it quickly becomes apparent that another vehicle was hidden by the vegetation.

I have attached two dashcam images taken from opposite approaches, showing just how poor the visibility is from both directions.

Updates

  • State changed to: Investigating

    Updated by Central Bedfordshire Council at 09:47, Monday 12 May 2025

  • Thank you for your Highways report.

    We are currently assessing the matter and further information is currently being collated to assist us. If anything further is required from yourself as the person reporting the issue, one of our engineers will contact you using the contact details provided.
    Many thanks,
    Central Bedfordshire Council Highways

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 13:31, Monday 12 May 2025

  • Thank you for your Highways report.
    We have inspected the area but were unable to find the issue you reported at the location provided in your report.
    If this is still an issue please provide further information on your report to help us locate the problem.

    Many thanks,
    Central Bedfordshire Council Highways

    State changed to: Closed

    Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 13:40, Tuesday 13 May 2025

This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.