Cambridgeshire County Council has issued a series of temporary traffic orders affecting routes in Cambridge, Milton, Great Shelford, Linton, Fowlmere, Coton and West Wratting. The notices, published on the Public Notice Portal and in Cambridge News, enable essential maintenance and utility works scheduled from August through December 2026, with some umbrella orders allowing works as required into early 2028.
Additional Overnight Restriction Near CB1
An additional overnight restriction near CB1 3RU and CB1 3RX is scheduled from 11.55pm on August 29, 2026 to 9am on August 30, 2026, to facilitate essential maintenance. This is part of a broader programme of improvements across the county.
Key Closures and Restrictions in Cambridge
Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge — temporary road closure between Grange Road and A1134, for carriageway reconstruction, drainage, signage and associated works. Dates: August 31 to December 31, 2026. Diversion via Grange Road, A603 and A1134.
Bateson Road and Garden Walk, Cambridge — Bateson Road closed between Stretten Avenue and Garden Walk, with a temporary revocation of one way and limited access restrictions on Garden Walk to maintain local access. Dates: August 4 to August 5, 2026, for telecoms works. Signed diversion via Bateson Road, Garden Walk, A1134, Harvey Goodwin Avenue and Stretten Avenue.
Kings Hedges Road, Cambridge — cycle lane suspension between Campkin Road and Ramsden Square for telecoms works. Times: 9.30am to 3.30pm on August 10 to August 11, 2026, when signs are in place.
Newmarket Road A1134, Cambridge — bus lane suspension between Garlic Row and Swann Road for communication pipe repairs. Dates: August 24 to August 28, 2026.
Milton Road A1309, Cambridge — bus lane and mandatory with flow cycle lane suspensions near the Guided Busway and Lovell Road for cabling. Dates: August 10 to August 21, 2026.
Coldhams Lane, Cambridge — road closed between Britannic Way and Wolsey Way for electrical duct installation. Dates: August 5 to August 11, 2026. Diversion via High Street Cherry Hinton, Cherry Hinton Road, A1134 and Coldhams Lane.
Pedestrian Closures and Village Works
Cambridge Footpath 3 and Footpath 5, including the footpath from Woosley Way — pedestrian closures for electrical duct works. Dates: August 10 to September 21, 2026. Alternative routes will be signed on site.
Recreation Ground Footpath, Linton — pedestrian closure between A1307 and Symonds Lane for a footpath upgrade. Dates: July 29 to August 28, 2026. Signed alternatives in place.
Long Lane, Fowlmere — road closed between B1368 and Mill Road for gully cleaning. Dates: October 15 to October 17, 2026. Diversion via Shepreth Road, A10, Foxton and Fowlmere routes.
High Street, West Wratting — road closed between B1052 and The Causeway for section 278 works. Dates: August 3 to August 14, 2026. Diversion via West Wickham and Balsham as signed.
Meadow Lane, Linton — temporary no left and no right turn from High Street into Meadow Lane for drainage improvements. Dates: August 3 to August 28, 2026.
Coton (Brook Lane, High Street and Grantchester Road) — road closures for resurfacing and investigations. Dates: August 7 to August 8, 2026. No diversion for the signed footpath segment noted in the order.
Milton (Cambridge Road, High Street C282, Ely Road C282 and Milton Bypass) — road closures for resurfacing and investigations. Dates: August 1 to August 21, 2026. Diversions via A10 and Milton Road roundabout.
Great Shelford (Cambridge Road, High Green and Granhams Road) — road closures and cycle lane suspensions for resurfacing and investigations. Dates: August 1 to August 21, 2026. Strategic diversions via A1301, A505, A11, A1307, A1134 and A1309.
Great Shelford and Stapleford (Hinton Way, Station Road and Mingle Lane) — intermittent closures anticipated between August 24 and September 25, 2026, under two separate umbrella orders for gas main replacement and for footway slurry sealing. Diversions will be signed locally.
Diversions, Access and Enforcement
Access will be maintained to properties, businesses and land where it is safe to do so. Emergency services access will be preserved. Exemptions also apply to those lawfully engaged in the works and to persons acting on the direction of a police officer in uniform.
Orders for road traffic generally have a maximum duration of 18 months from commencement (and six months for footpath orders). Several umbrella orders provide operational windows from August 2026 up to February 23, 2028 or January 31, 2028, to allow for phased or delayed delivery.
Restrictions are only in force when signed on site. Some works operate during the day (for example, 9.30am to 3.30pm on Kings Hedges Road), while others may be overnight (for example, the CB1 area works from 11.55pm August 29, 2026 to 9am August 30, 2026).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the biggest impacts likely to be? Key city corridors and junctions include Sidgwick Avenue, Milton Road A1309 and Newmarket Road A1134. In the south of the district, Great Shelford, Milton, Linton and Coton will see phased closures through August.
How can I check exact dates, locations and any last minute changes? See the Public Notice Portal listing for the relevant order number and Cambridgeshire County Council’s updates. On street signage will confirm active times and diversion routes on the day.
What diversions should I expect? Diversions use the main network where possible, including A10, A11, A1301, A1307, A1134 and the Milton Road roundabout. Local routes are used for short closures, with pedestrian alternatives signed where footpaths are affected.
Will bus and cycle lanes be open? Temporary suspensions are scheduled on Newmarket Road A1134 and Milton Road A1309, and a cycle lane suspension is planned on Kings Hedges Road. Check signs on approach for live status.
Can I still reach my property or receive deliveries? Yes. Access will be maintained where safe, and limited access controls may be adjusted temporarily (for example, on Garden Walk during Bateson Road works) to support local movements.
How do I raise a concern or request adjustments? Those who have any concerns or believe they may be adversely impacted are encouraged to contact the county council’s highways team and quote the relevant order number from the Public Notice Portal.
Readers can refer to Cambridge News for the print publication reference and consult the Public Notice Portal entry for full legal wording, order numbers and any updates issued by Cambridgeshire County Council.
