Cambridgeshire County Council has issued a series of temporary traffic orders affecting Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire from early September 2026, covering road closures, cycle lane suspensions and a long footpath closure to enable utility, resurfacing and safety works.
The council said restrictions will operate only when signing is in place, with most orders remaining live for up to 18 months to allow for contingencies such as phased delivery. Signed diversion routes will be provided where required.
Key closures, suspensions and dates
Childerley Footpath 2, Childerley: pedestrian closure for solar farm works from November 29 2026 until completion or June 30 2028, whichever is earlier.
Ferrars Way, Cambridge: road closed between no. 22 and Cockerell Road from September 1 to September 4 2026 for water connection.
Barton Road, Grantchester (A603 to Grantchester Road): night closures 8pm to 6am from September 21 to September 27 2026 for resurfacing and bridge joint repairs; signed routes via the A603, M11 and A1303, with non-motorway alternatives available.
Catharine Street, Cambridge: closed between Sedgwick Street and Catharine Street from September 7 to September 11 2026 for electrical link box works.
Tinkers Lane, Kingston: closed between Kingston House and The Green from September 7 to September 11 2026 for electrical connections.
Nosterfield End, Shudy Camps: closed 9am to 5pm on September 7 to September 8 2026 for telecommunications works.
Chapel Road, Great Eversden: closed 9am to 5pm on September 1 to September 2 2026 for telecommunications works.
Fowlmere Road, Foxton: closed 9am to 5pm on September 1 to September 2 2026 for telecommunications works.
Lovell Road, Cambridge: closed between nos. 66 and 106 on September 15 to September 16 2026, 8am to 6pm, for telecommunications; property access maintained.
Kings Hedges Road, Cambridge: cycle lane suspended between Campkin Road and Ramsden Square from September 7 to September 8 2026, 9.30am to 3.30pm, for telecommunications.
Keynes Road, Cambridge: closed between Dudley Road and the access road between Keynes Road and Ekin Road from September 1 to September 2 2026, 8am to 6pm, for telecommunications.
Chesterton Road A1303, Cambridge: cycle lane suspended between no. 167 and Hamilton Road from September 28 to October 2 2026 for sewer repairs.
Beaufort Place to Riverside Walkway, Cambridge: pedestrian closure between La Mimosa and Magdalene Street from September 1 2026 to February 28 2027 for essential maintenance.
Newmarket Road A1134, Cambridge: cycle lane suspended between Ditton Walk and Cut Throat Lane from September 14 to September 16 2026 for gas connections.
Wimpole Road, Great Eversden: closed between no. 18 and High Street from September 7 to September 11 2026 for electrical service installation.
New Road, Over: closed between no. 44 and Glover Street on September 3 2026, 7.30am to 4.30pm, for section 278 works.
Granhams Road, Great Shelford: closed between Abberley Wood and Granhams Road, Cambridge from October 5 to November 1 2026 for mains laying.
Newmarket Road, Pampisford: night closures 8pm to 6am from September 19 to September 28 2026 for patching and resurfacing, with motorway and non-motorway diversions.
Westfield Lane, Cambridge: closed between Benson Street and Priory Street from September 8 to September 11 2026 for electrical link box works.
Connecting road to the roundabout for the B1383 and B184, Hinxton: night closures 10pm to 6am from September 14 to September 19 2026 for safety barrier investigations and trial holes.
Huntingdon Road A1307, Cambridge: cycle lane suspended between Westfield Road and Priory Street on September 21 and September 23 2026, 10am to 2.30pm, for telecommunications.
Pampisford Road, Hildersham: closed 9.30am to 3.30pm on September 15 2026 for telecoms maintenance.
Coronation Street, Cambridge: closed between Hills Road and George IV Street from September 15 to September 17 2026 for fire hydrant repairs.
Brockholt Road, Caxton: closed between no. 12 and Ermine Street from September 7 to September 11 2026 for water connection.
Primrose Street, Cambridge: closed between Manor House and the A1134 from September 2 to September 4 2026 for water connection.
Station Road, Swavesey: closed between Middle Fen Drove and Station Road C186 on September 22 2026, 8am to 5pm, for telecommunications.
Over Road, Swavesey: closed between the Cambridge Guided Busway and Station Road from September 30 to October 2 2026 for ducting installation.
Taylors Lane, Swavesey: closed between Hale Road and High Street from September 23 to September 29 2026 for ducting installation.
Station Road (C186), Swavesey: closed between Taylors Lane and Over Road from September 28 to September 29 2026 for ducting installation.
What drivers, cyclists and pedestrians need to know
Works will be undertaken on or near the highway, with restrictions active only while on-site signage is displayed. Diversion routes will be signposted; on strategic corridors these may use the A603, A10, A11, A14, A1301, A1303 and A1134, as specified by the council.
Where stated, access to properties will be maintained when safe to do so; emergency access will be facilitated subject to site conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Which roads and routes are affected? See the list above for locations across Cambridge, Grantchester, Kingston, Great Eversden, Foxton, Shudy Camps, Over, Great Shelford, Pampisford, Hinxton and Swavesey.
When will the restrictions operate? Dates vary from September 1 to November 1 2026, with some works at night (for example 8pm to 6am) and daytime windows (such as 9am to 5pm). One footpath closure runs from November 29 2026 until no later than June 30 2028.
Will cycle lanes be open? Temporary suspensions are scheduled on Kings Hedges Road, Chesterton Road A1303, Newmarket Road A1134 and Huntingdon Road A1307 during stated times and dates.
How do I check diversion routes and live updates? Signed diversions will be in place on the ground. Further details and updates are available via Cambridgeshire County Council and on the Public Notice Portal; see the sources for the notice link.
How can I raise concerns? Those who have any concerns or believe they may be adversely impacted are encouraged to contact Cambridgeshire County Council’s highways team, quoting the relevant order number shown above.
For maps, phasing and any late changes, refer to the Public Notice Portal entry and Cambridgeshire County Council.
