Roadworks affecting cyclists locally
Most roadworks don’t affect cyclists much but sometimes a road is completely blocked or a river bridge is closed. The alternative can then be a long way round.
This page lists current (♦), forthcoming (♦) and recently cleared (♦) works that we know about in and around Cambridge which have serious impact on cyclists.
If you know of something not listed here, please let us know.
Hills Road bridge narrow lanes ♦ current
May 2008 - March 2009: Major roadworks on Hills Road bridge mean that there is only a single narrow lane in each direction. At times there ill be only a single lane with traffic lights. Frustrated motorists are overtaking cyclists where it isn't safe. Take extreme care here.
Also, right turns from Brooklands Avenue onto the bridge, and from Hills Road into Cherry Hinton Road have been banned during the road works. Use Rathmore Road to work round the Cherry Hinton Road ban, and either walk across or use Bateman Street as an alternative to Brooklands Avenue to avoid that turn ban.
Emmanuel Street one way at times during reconstruction ♦ current
June - August 2008: Emmanuel Street, in the City centre, is being reconstructed. Eventually it will be one way for motor traffic with a contraflow lane for cyclists. However, while the street is being rebuilt, there will be some restrictions on cyclists heading towards Drummer Street which may mean you have to get off and walk.
Over to Longstanton road still closed ♦ current
November 2007 - July 2008: The road between Over and Longstanton is closed to all traffic at Windmill Bridge, while the bridge is reconstructed to accommodate the Bus Guideway underneath. Reopening has now been delayed until the end of July.
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