Station Road will be closed to vehicles at the Shepreth level crossing for approximately three weeks from Monday 1 June. This is part of Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP)’s work on the Melbourn Greenway, which will make walking, wheeling and cycling from Melbourn into Cambridge easier and safer.

As part of the project, Shepreth will benefit from:

• New, more accessible crossing points for people walking and wheeling, including outside Shepreth Village Hall
• Double yellow lines on Station Road to reduce congestion and improve safety around the level crossing
• A new 20mph zone from the Barrons Green / Fowlmere Road junction to Shepreth railway station
• Raised tables at key junctions to slow vehicle speeds and support safer crossings along Fowlmere Road
• Traffic-calming measures on Fowlmere Road, including speed humps, a reduced speed limit and upgraded street lighting

The closure of Station Road in Shepreth will prevent all vehicle access to and from Barrington Road via the level crossing. Access to the station, local businesses and Docwra’s Close will remain open and managed through temporary traffic lights but vehicles may need to follow a diversion. Pedestrian routes, including those over the level crossing, will remain open for the duration of the works.

To complete high‑friction surfacing and road‑marking activities two overnight shifts will be required and Docwra’s Close will be closed to vehicles overnight.

Kerry Allen, GCP Project Manager, said: “These works are a key part of creating a safer and better‑connected route for everyone who travels through Shepreth. Once complete, the improvements will support safer crossings, calmer traffic and a more welcoming environment for walking and cycling. We know this work will cause some short-term disruption and would like to thank the community for their patience as we move closer to delivering the benefits of the Melbourn Greenway.”

Further information about road diversions during the closure can be found by going to: www.greatercambridge.org.uk/melbourn-greenway

Melbourn Greenway is one of twelve greenways being delivered across Greater Cambridge to make sustainable travel safer and easier for everyone.