Barton village

Work to widen the footway, improve signage and upgrade street lighting is underway in Barton as part of our work to introduce safer crossings and traffic calming.
A road closure and diversion route is in place from the junction of New Road/High Street. Road users will continue towards Comberton on the B1046 before using South Street, Royston Lane and Cambridge Road. The High Street in Barton village is also available for those not driving heavy goods vehicles. While New Road is closed, parking along High Street has temporarily been suspended.

To reassure residents, visitors and businesses, all shops are still open, access will be maintained and no premises will be blocked. Signage is in place to show people where they need to go.
Our first stage of works, including the closure of New Road, are set to be completed in June.

Following the completion of stage 1, works will begin on stage 2 (Kings Grove area) and 3 (High Street / New Road / School Lane junction). Stages 2 and 3 will be carried out at the same time using temporary traffic lights to help keep traffic flowing and maintain safety for all users and our workforce.

Overall, our works in Barton village will deliver:

• improved drainage to help keep the carriageway safe
• new features such as speed humps and raised table junctions to complement the extension of the 20mph speed limit throughout the village, making roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists
• resurfaced paths and roads
• a new crossing to make journeys safer
• improved landscaping in the centre of the village and vegetation clearance making walkways easier to navigate

Barton Road (A603) improvements

Work will shortly begin on Barton Road to upgrade and widening the existing walking and cycling path to provide better, safer links between Barton and Cambridge. A temporary path is already in place. Works to widen the path will most be carried out overnight between 8pm-6am to minimise disruption.

Planning update

Planning applications to aid the construction of the off-line sections of the greenway for raised crossings and a 20mph speed limit to make travelling safer for everyone – especially school children heading to Barton Primary School – are being submitted.

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