Author: Karen Young
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Addenbrookes roundabout works 6
This is the latest update. Our programme of work at Addenbrooke’s roundabout continues to progress well, with the first phase due to be completed in early July as planned. Over the last week, the team has finished construction of the kerb and completed the installation of the ducting for Light Blue Fibre as part of…
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LED lighting
New LED lighting is coming to several streets in the division. See list below. This will be more cost effective for the council and the lights should provide the same level of light as with the old lampposts. Street Month BALDOCK WAY Jul-25 BLINCO GROVE Jul-25 CAVENDISH AVENUE Jul-25 CLIFTON ROAD Aug-25 CONISTON ROAD Jul-25…
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Roadworks
Keeping Queen Edith’s Moving – Even During Roadworks I know that many of you have been concerned about the recent and ongoing roadworks affecting our area. From Mowbray Road to Long Road, it can feel like the diggers and cones are everywhere. I want to thank you for your patience—and to share some insight into…
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Road Survey 2025
Cambridgeshire residents are being asked for their views on Cambridgeshire County Council’s highways and transport services in the National Highways and Transport (NHT) Public Satisfaction survey. In this annual survey residents will have the opportunity to comment on everything from the condition of roads and footpaths to public transport and the quality of cycling facilities…
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Roadworks in QE
These are the roadworks in QE that will start in June Promoter Organisation Street Traffic Management Type Proposed Start Date Proposed End Date Activity Type CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL GODWIN WAY Multi-way signals 16/06/2025 17/06/2025 Highway repair and…
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Addenbrookes roundabout works 5
There is a burst water main on the Addenbrookes roundabout. Update: NOW FIXED. This will delay the existing roadworks there but it is hard to say for how long. Otherwise work is progressing well. See further details below. Fendon Road exiting Addenbrookes roundabout northbound is closed and Hills Road southbound has a lane closure in place on…
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Unitarisation
The government is spreading a common governance structure across the country which means that the councils in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are having to reform into unitary councils i.e. the district and county functions will merge. We will retain the Combined Authority Mayor. The councils in Cambridgeshire have issued a press release outlining the 3 options…
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Addenbrookes roundabout works 4
This is the latest update on the roadworks. Work continues to progress well with further excavation taking place to allow for the carriageway to be widened, while drainage installation has also continued. Temporary traffic signals around the roundabout were commissioned last week, with ducting and permanent signal poles due to be installed this week. The…
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Addenbookes roundabout works 3
Work is continuing to improve safety for all road users at Addenbrooke’s roundabout. Last week, the site team worked specifically on two tasks. They prepared for the installation and commissioning of upgraded traffic signals which involved the fitting of new ducts and sockets while they continued to widen the carriageway by shrinking the central island.…
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Public Rights of Way – Active Travel Hierarchy
You may be aware that in March 2025, the Council’s Highways and Transport Committee approved the adoption of an ‘Active Travel Hierarchy’. The Active Travel Hierarchy is a system of ranking our highways according to their importance to walkers, cyclists and users of mobility aids. By implementing a Hierarchy, the County Council can better understand…