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Persistent Temporary Speed Limit with No Works Ongoing

Reported via desktop in the Signs category anonymously at 10:55, Fri 1 August 2025

Sent to Central Bedfordshire Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 425932.

There have been temporary 50 mph speed limit signs installed on the A4146 (Stoke Hammond and Linslade Western Bypass) between the Newton Leys and Linslade roundabouts for over two months, yet no roadworks or active works have been taking place at any point during this time.

This road is normally national speed limit (70 mph). The continued presence of these temporary signs is causing unnecessary confusion for drivers and inconsistent speeds, which could pose a safety issue.

I’ve checked the Causeway One Network and can’t find any current or planned works listed for this location. A previous FixMyStreet report (ref 7008392) from January 2025 indicated the signs were to be removed within 6–8 weeks, but they remain.

Please can this be urgently reviewed, and the temporary signs removed if there is no ongoing or upcoming work scheduled?

Thank you.

Updates

  • State changed to: Investigating

    Updated by Central Bedfordshire Council at 10:55, Fri 1 August 2025

  • Are checking with TRO team as to whether it is CBC or Bucks highways that have placed the signs. Will provide a further update shortly.

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 09:52, Thu 7 August 2025

  • It's been a week since the last response on finding out with TRO team as to whether it is CBC or Bucks highways that have placed the signs and they are still there. Making it over 3 months now.

    Posted anonymously at 14:08, Thu 14 August 2025

  • It's been a week since the last response on finding out with TRO team as to whether it is CBC or Bucks highways that have placed the signs and they are still there. Making it over 3 months now.

    State changed to: Open

    Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 14:09, Thu 14 August 2025

  • We are still awaiting confirmation. I have chased today for an update.

    Update on your 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 update the report requesting further detail.

    Many thanks,
    Central Bedfordshire Council Highways

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 08:46, Thu 21 August 2025

  • I have been informed the speed reduction is supposed remain until 29th August and it was for pre-patching and surface dressing works. However it may be extended due to some possible lining works which are not yet confirmed.

    Update on your report:

    After inspecting the reported issue, our officers have determined that this doesn't currently qualify as a priority for repair. We will continue to monitor the defect during future inspections and carry out works should it meet our intervention levels in future.

    With over 1,400km of road to maintain across Central Bedfordshire, we have to prioritise the work we do as detailed in our Network Maintenance Management Plan (NMMP), which can be viewed on the following page of our website https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/ info/ 55/ transport_roads_and_parking/ 592/ roads_strategies

    Many thanks,
    Central Bedfordshire Council - Highways

    State changed to: No further action

    Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 09:27, Thu 21 August 2025

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