Cambridgeshire County Council has published a public notice proposing two highway safety measures in Cambridge: a raised table at the junction of Sedley Taylor Road and Long Road, and a new parallel crossing on Long Road near Robinson Way. According to Cambridgeshire County Council, the raised table would cover the full width of the carriageway at the junction, with a maximum height of 75mm, brought forward under the Highways Act 1980 as amended by the Transport Act 1981 and the Highways Road Humps Regulations 1999. A separate proposal introduces a parallel crossing on Long Road close to Robinson Way to provide a safe crossing place for pedestrians and cyclists.
Consultation details and how to respond
Consultation is open until Wednesday September 2 2026. Comments and any objections, stating grounds, can be submitted by email to troconsultation.responses@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or in writing to Graeme Kane, Executive Director: Place and Sustainability, c/o Policy and Regulation ALC2662, New Shire Hall, Emery Crescent, Enterprise Campus, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon PE28 4YE, quoting reference PR1237 for the raised table or PR1238 for the parallel crossing. Plans and maps showing the location and extent of both schemes can be viewed by appointment at New Shire Hall and online via the County Council’s consultation pages. The location is near postcode CB2 8PP.
Purpose of the measures
The proposals aim to improve road safety by reducing vehicle speeds at the junction and by providing a clearly marked, dedicated crossing point for people walking and cycling along Long Road. A parallel crossing places a pedestrian zebra crossing alongside a dedicated cycle crossing, allowing people walking and cycling to cross at the same location while remaining within their respective marked priority areas. If approved, temporary traffic management would be expected during installation. Those who have any concerns or believe they may be adversely impacted are encouraged to submit representations as part of the consultation.
Key details and next steps
Key details include: Location: Junction of Sedley Taylor Road and Long Road; Long Road near Robinson Way, Cambridge. Measures: Raised table up to 75mm high; a parallel pedestrian and cycle crossing. Legal basis: Highways Act 1980; Transport Act 1981; Highways Road Humps Regulations 1999. References: PR1237 (raised table); PR1238 (parallel crossing). Consultation closes: Wednesday September 2 2026. How to respond: Email troconsultation.responses@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or write to the address above, quoting the relevant reference. For full details, including maps, see the Public Notice Portal listing and Cambridgeshire County Council’s consultation pages. Comments received will form part of the council’s decision-making process and, if reported, will be anonymised.
