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Bromham Road, Bromham Road Bridge, Network Rail

Bromham Road Bridge – Open to Cyclists & Pedestrians

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Update: 20th May 2020 – Bridge open to cyclists and pedestrians

May 20, 2020 – Bridge open to Pedestrians & Cyclists

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From Monday, 24 June, work will continue to divert utilities and services away from the bridge in preparation for the structure to be demolished and reconstructed at a raised height. This work is vital to provide a safe distance for the overhead line equipment passing beneath, enabling the line between Bedford, Kettering and Corby to be electrified as part of the Midland Main Line Upgrade.

To allow this work to take place safely, Bromham Road will be fully closed to vehicles until Spring 2020. During this time, a diversionary route via the A6 and Clapham Road will be in place. This will be clearly sign-posted. A temporary bridge will maintain access for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists.

Network Rail and Bedford Borough Council are working together to keep disruption to a minimum whilst the road is closed.

Gavin Crook, Principal Programme Sponsor for Network Rail, said: “Next month, Network Rail will continue with work to Bromham Road bridge as part of the Midland Main Line Upgrade.

“To allow this work to take place safely, a full road closure will be in place, as well as a clearly signposted diversionary route.  We do understand that this will impact on motorists and we would like to thank all those affected for their patience whilst this takes place.”

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Media Relations Executive
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR)

Biddenham Society, Bromham Bridge, Open spaces

former Biddenham sewage pumping station – Demolished!

Five bedroom contemporary house proposed for site of former Biddenham sewage pumping station:

Surprised that Biddenham has a defunct sewage pumping station? Although in a popular spot, few will have noticed it as nature has virtually reclaimed the territory.

First question – where is it? Just off Bromham Road, by the bridge, close to the kissing gate entrance to the river valley park, and behind the heritage trail notice board and the small ‘fishermen’s car park’. Despite being within the flood plain, many would see this as a highly desirable spot for a house, but to approve the application would indeed be a travesty.

There are no existing properties on the south side of this lengthy section of Bromham Road. and once off the road the walker is surrounded on all sides by delightful open countryside and the panorama of the river valley. The area is of significant heritage and archaeological interest, as emphasised by its inclusion on the Biddenham Heritage Trail which passes along the western boundary of the site, and the proximity of the historic Bromham Bridge. A new property in such an outstanding area of amenity would be a visual aberration, and anathema to the rural setting. Access from the site is extremely dangerous, producing a major blind spot for all traffic travelling east from the bridge. The society is therefore recommending rejection.

To view plans: go to www.bedford.gov.uk/searchplans and click the link ‘To view and comment on planning applications’. Enter the planning application number 18/03253/FUL   and click Search – Documents – View associated documents.

To submit comments: register on the above site and submit on the internet, or send by e-mail as a pdf attachment to planning@bedford.gov.uk quoting the reference and your full name and address.

Closing date for responses: 11 February 2019.

Tony Wood
Chairman