Increased vehicle access for Leighton Buzzard town centre
Friday, 11 February 2022
Following a recent traffic management meeting, changes to Leighton Buzzard High Street and Lake Street have been agreed to support the vibrancy of the town centre for residents and businesses.
Changes will be implemented for the High Street, enabling buses and cars to enter on non-market and non-event days. The new arrangements for the High Street will come into force from Thursday 10 March 2022 and will be in place for up to 18 months to enable us to gather feedback on its effectiveness.
For Lake Street, the plan is to continue with the one-way system. Redesign of the layout, to include a dedicated cycle lane, will take place in the next financial year (April 2022 to March 2023).
A highway audit of the town centre will be undertaken to determine what signage, street furniture, road markings and other elements are needed. Please expect to see changes over the next few weeks.
Our Executive Member for Community Services, Councillor Ian Dalgarno, said:
The changes are designed to support businesses and residents. The High Street will be accessible to buses and cars to travel through the town centre on non-market and event days but will still mean residents can enjoy walking along a traffic-free High Street when the market is open and during special events. We will work collaboratively alongside Leighton Linslade Town Council on finalising the new arrangements.
Members of the public are reminded that currently no vehicles can access the High Street, prior to the new arrangements coming into force on Thursday 10 March 2022.