A421 New Dual Carriageway Now Open The new dual carriageway from the M1 Junction 14 to the Bedford Southern Bypass was officially opened on Wednesday 1 December 2011. The new road has a number of bridges and underpasses along the route for walkers, cyclists and horse riders including an underpass for the eventual new course of the National Cycle Network Route 51 and the Bedford and Milton Keynes Canal. At the new Marsh Leys elongated roundabout and overpass for the A421 (see photograph below) the Toucan crossings which were put in place during the construction phase no longer exist. It is now not as safe as it was for cyclists on the cycle track around the roundabout to get across the A421 slip roads, particularly during busy periods such as the rush hours although both roads from the A421 are signal controlled for vehicles.
Wixams Railway Station A planning application has been submitted to the Borough for the proposed Wixams railway station. The application is available for public inspection under the number 10/02805/MAF. If approved it is expected to be completed by the end of 2014. It will have cycle parking, bus access and car parking for up to 600 vehicles. 16