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Lidlington, Bedfordshire (Marston Vale Line, Bletchley to Bedford)·Under wayRail
East West Rail, Marston Vale Acceleration Programme
- StageUnder way (programme of work under way; consented under the 2020 Bicester to Bedford Transport and Works Act Order)
- Next milestoneReplacement of the Saxon Street bridge (Bletchley), a new Marston Road overbridge (Lidlington), a new Woburn Road footbridge and closure of eight level crossings
- Last checked1 November 2026
What has changed on this project, and when
- Next milestone: Replacement of the Saxon Street bridge (Bletchley), a new Marston Road overbridge (Lidlington), a new Woburn Road footbridge and closure of eight level crossings2 November 2026 · previously: Main construction of the Saxon Street bridge (Bletchley) and the Marston Road overbridge (Lidlington) due around March 2027; de-vegetation and utility diversions under way (East West Rail press office, 29 Oct 2026)
- Stage: Under way (programme of work under way; consented under the 2020 Bicester to Bedford Transport and Works Act Order)2 November 2026 · previously: Under way: early works now, both bridges due to start around March 2027 (consented under the 2020 Order)
- Next milestone: Main construction of the Saxon Street bridge (Bletchley) and the Marston Road overbridge (Lidlington) due around March 2027; de-vegetation and utility diversions under way (East West Rail press office, 29 Oct 2026)29 October 2026 · previously: Completion dates not published; East West Rail asked for them on 29 Oct 2026
- Stage: Under way: early works now, both bridges due to start around March 2027 (consented under the 2020 Order)29 October 2026 · previously: Under way (accelerated works, consented under the 2020 Order)
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