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Silsoe Road from Wardhedges to Ampthill rd Silsoe

Reported via desktop in the Obstructing visibility, footway, road, or sign category anonymously at 10:34, Fri 13 June 2025

Sent to Central Bedfordshire Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 424102.

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The overhanging trees on both sides of the road are creating significant challenges for our drivers, who are struggling to navigate the route without damaging the upper-deck windows—where children are seated. In some cases, our driver is forced to move onto the opposite side of the road to avoid the branches, which creates a risk of conflict with oncoming traffic.

We are requesting, as a matter of urgency, that the trees along this route be cut back before a serious incident occurs involving injury to a child or a collision with another road user.

I will also be forwarding this to School Transport for their awareness and support.

Updates

  • State changed to: Investigating

    Updated by Central Bedfordshire Council at 10:34, Fri 13 June 2025

  • Update on your 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 14:36, Wed 26 November 2025

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