Barton Road (A603) Work Schedule
I am getting in touch to update you on the latest developments regarding our works on Barton Road (A603).
We will shortly be starting works to widen and improve the existing walking and cycling path. The works will extend from the A603/M11 roundabout up to approximately the Barton Road lay-by closest to the city centre. Our contractor, M Group (formerly Milestone Infrastructure), has already constructed a temporary off-road path which will enable us to safely divert pedestrians and cyclists while the main path is closed.
Enabling works along Barton Road will begin from w/c Monday 11 August for three weeks. The works will be carried out overnight between 8pm-6am. During this time, temporary traffic lights will be in place to maintain traffic flow. Each morning the road will be reinstated to two lanes.
Works will then formally begin from w/c Monday 1 September for approximately 15 weeks to widen and improve the walking and cycling path that runs alongside Barton Road. Upon completion of the main works, there will be a three-week demobilization period, where we will remove the site compound from the layby and remove the temporary path, taking the total programme of works to approximately 21 weeks.
The works will be carried out during off-peak hours from 8pm-6am with a nighttime road closure and diversion route in place. The official diversion route will be Cambridge Road (A603) – Ermine Way (A1198) – Old N Road (A1198)– A505 – A10 – Hauxton Road – High Street – Trumpington Road (A1134) – The Fen Causeway (A1134) – Newnham Road (A603) – Barton Road (A603). During the day, the road will be re-opened with a speed restriction and temporary traffic lights in place to enable pedestrians and cyclists to cross at specific locations (push button lights). The diversion route has been selected so that it is suitable for all vehicles, including HGVs, along roads that are designed for higher volumes of traffic to ensure vehicles are able to flow freely.
While we are undertaking our works, we will need to close one lane on the A603/M11 roundabout. This is to ensure speeds are in line with the temporary 30mph limit on Barton Road and to facilitate access to one of our site compounds located just off the roundabout. By having our compound off the carriageway, this enables us to minimise our works impact to users of Barton Road and ensure the road is kept open during the day.
Once completed, the scheme will:
- provide better drainage, ensuring the route can be used year round
- improve segregation between the path and the road to enhance safety
- create a wider, smoother shared use path
- introduce a slower, safer speed limit for vehicles travelling along Barton Road
We will be notifying properties and businesses within our works area to ensure they are aware of our plans and how to get in touch with us.
There are three ways to keep up to date with works on Barton Road:
- Sign up for our monthly greenways newsletters at www.greatercambridge.org.uk/email-updates (select ‘Greenways’)
- Visit the Barton Greenway web page: www.greatercambridge.org.uk/barton-greenway
- Contact M Group if you have any concerns or questions during the construction of the scheme. You can email ku.oc.arfnienotselim@syawneerG or call the 24-hour phone line 0800 028 1363
For any queries that do not relate to the construction of the scheme, please email ku.gro.egdirbmacretaerg@olleh and we would be happy to assist you.
