The project, jointly funded by the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and Combined Authority (CPCA), has improved safety and navigation at one of the busiest roundabouts in Cambridge.

The roundabout’s central island has been shrunk by one metre to give more space for pedestrians and cyclists, whilst keeping the width of the traffic lanes. Segregated cycle paths have been created at each exit, along with widened and resurfaced crossings.

The road markings, including the ‘Thank You to our NHS’, have been repainted and new street lighting and traffic lights have been installed. Construction was completed mainly at night, to minimise disruption and to ensure access for emergency services was maintained throughout.

The Greater Cambridge Partnership worked with CamCycle to ensure that the memorial bike was kept safe during the works and reinstated at the end of the project.

James Hostler, project manager at the Greater Cambridge Partnership said:

“Thousands of people use the Addenbrookes roundabout every day, but it was unsafe for cyclists and pedestrians with narrow crossings and heavy traffic. We’ve delivered improvements that make it safer and easier to use for everybody.”

“This was one of our trickier projects, because we had to ensure that ambulances weren’t held up on their way into hospital and keep traffic moving, all whilst doing the work. I’m really proud of the team for what we managed to achieve, and I’d like to thank everyone using Addenbrooke’s roundabout for their patience during the project.”

Consultation on the project took place in May 2024, and as a result of feedback, the designs were amended to reintroduce an informal crossing on Fendon Road and an enhanced two stage crossing of the southern arm of the roundabout.