News
Milton Road update: September 2023
Published 28 September 2023
Our Milton Road project aims to improve public transport, cycling and walking infrastructure to make these sustainable travel options a more attractive alternative to the car.
King’s Hedges junction north-east section
We are pleased to confirm works to the north-east section of the King’s Hedges junction are now complete.
King’s Hedges junction south-east section
The team have now moved over to the south-east section and are making good progress. Pedestrians accessing the Co-Op or Green End Road will need to follow the pedestrian diversion shown below (green arrows) for the safety of all users of Milton Road.
The no right turn for traffic heading northbound on Milton Road and wishing to enter Green End Road remains in effect. Please follow the diversion via the A14 / Milton interchange.
Highworth Avenue / Elizabeth Way roundabout
The development of the south-west quadrant of the Highworth Avenue and Elizabeth Way roundabout is going well. Temporary surfacing is being carried out on the roundabout itself in the outbound direction. We will carry out this work overnight and under multiway traffic lights. Highworth Avenue remains closed to vehicles while works take place, with a diversion via Leys Road for motor vehicles. The estimated six-week closure of Highworth Avenue remains on track.
Pedestrians and cyclists will still be able to access Highworth Avenue from the roundabout. As Highworth Avenue is reopened, we will proceed with the remaining works on the south-west quadrant.
Planting on the roundabout has started with a variety of different species of trees, shrubs and other flowering plants including acers, liquidambar styracifilua, betula albosinesis, cotoneaster, viburnum, sedum, hebe, allium, mint and thyme. These will be included in the maintenance package that has been planned for the new vegetation along Milton Road.
Footpath and cycleway update
At the southernmost part of the scheme (Mitcham’s Corner) on the west side, we have installed kerbs from Westbrook Drive to the dentist’s. Kerbs have also been put in place for the new bus stop, which will shortly be installed.
North of the Gilbert Road junction, we are making good progress on footway construction. We have installed drainage, kerbs and cycleway demarcation blocks.
South of the Elizabeth Way roundabout, excavation works are taking place to install the tree cells for the new trees.
As mentioned above, good progress is being made to the south-west quadrant of the Highworth Avenue / Elizabeth Way roundabout, and we are on schedule to allow two-way traffic in and out of Highworth Avenue. Remaining footway construction will continue in this area.
North and south of the King’s Hedges junction we are excavating the original footpath to start work on the new footpath and cycleway.
Bus stop update
|
Bus stop |
Status |
|
Westbrook Centre northbound |
Suspended: New Location – Outside Carpet Mill on Chesterton Road |
|
Downham’s Lane southbound |
Suspended: New Location - 280 Milton Road |
|
Fraser Road northbound |
Suspended: New location – Ramsden Square |
|
Kendal Way southbound |
Suspended: New Location - 398 Milton Road |
|
Milton Road opposite the Golden Hind |
Suspended: New location - Kendal Way |
Any stops not listed in the table above continue to operate as normal.
The following bus services are currently stopping on Milton Road:
- Milton P&R (PR5) stopping at P&R, Science Park, Kendal Way (southbound stop moved to 398 Milton Rd), Fraser Rd (northbound stop closed with temporary stop north of Ramsden Square), Downham’s Lane (southbound stop moved to 280 Milton Rd), Ascham Rd, Westbrook Centre (northbound stop moved to outside Carpet Mill on Chesterton Road).
- Number 9 stopping at Science Park, Kendal Way (southbound stop moved to 398 Milton Rd), Fraser Rd (northbound stop closed with temporary stop north of Ramsden Square), Downham’s Lane (southbound stop moved to 280 Milton Rd), Ascham Rd, Westbrook Centre (northbound stop moved to outside Carpet Mill on Chesterton Road).
- B the busway stopping at Westbrook Centre (northbound stop moved to outside Carpet Mill on Chesterton Road).
- 4A only stopping at Kendal Way (southbound stop moved to 398 Milton Rd) - service once a day.
- Number 2 stopping at P&R, driving test centre, Cambridge North, driving test centre, Chesterton - Milton Rd.
- Number 1 – please note Westbrook Centre southbound is currently suspended but will be opening shortly.
Please note that bus stops are subject to change as construction progresses. ‘Bus stop suspended’ signage will always be displayed, with a notice of the new temporary location. Information boards and service provider websites will also display information.
Drop-in session
The next monthly drop-in session with staff from Milestone will be on Monday 2 October 11am – 12pm at Milton Road library. Please do note that this is a drop-in session and visitors are encouraged to free up space for those coming in.