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Important roadworks information

M11 junction 14 (Girton Interchange) northbound exit slip road – resurfacing

 

Dear Customer

 

I’m writing to tell you that we plan to carry out resurfacing on the M11 junction 14 northbound exit slip road. Once complete, drivers will benefit from a safer, smoother and better-defined road surface.

 

We plan to complete this work over two nights on Wednesday 7 January and Thursday 8 January 2026. We will be closing the road overnight between 9pm and 5am, weather permitting.

 

Closures and diversions

To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the M11 junction 14 northbound exit slip road, and divert traffic as detailed below:

 

Diversion route for traffic exiting M11 northbound at junction 14 (Girton Interchange)

• Continue north on the M11
• Join the A14 and keep going to junction 25 (Bar Hill Interchange)
• Use the fourth exit at Bar Hill to turn around
• Head south on the A14 back to Girton Interchange
• The diversion ends at Girton Interchange

 

A map of the diversion is enclosed.

Cable theft in Cambridgeshire

Dear Resident,

Thieves are continuing to target underground cables in our area – and it’s causing serious disruption to communities.

The latest incident happened overnight on Monday in Abbots Ripton, where thieves attempted to steal around 400 metres of underground cable.

But their plans didn’t go as expected – the vehicle they were using ended up in a ditch! It’s now been seized and found to have been stolen from elsewhere in the county in October.

Cable theft is not just a crime – it can leave homes and businesses without power, phones and internet and cost thousands to repair.

👉 If you see anything suspicious – people working on cables late at night, unusual activity near roadside boxes, or vehicles parked in rural areas – please call us immediately on 999 if a crime is in progress, or 101 to report information.

You can also report anonymously to Crimestoppers, on 0800 555111.

Kind Regards

 

Take part in the 2025 Crime & Community Survey

Hello Residents,

Our annual Crime & Community Survey is now live, and we want to hear from you. Your experiences, concerns, and insights help shape the work we do and ensure our efforts reflect the needs of the community.  The survey takes around 10 minutes to complete, and every response makes a real difference. Your voice helps influence our priorities and contributes directly to the report we publish on our website.

The survey is open until 1 December 2026 — but there’s no need to wait.

👉 Share your views today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9NYQ8DH

Thank you for taking the time to help make our community safer and stronger.

Kind regards

CENTRAL SUPPORT TEAM | Neighbourhood Watch Network

The car park can be used again but some work remains to remove the compound and to resurface the car park. The entrance has been completely rebuilt to a high standard with wider dropped kerb, deep foundations, tarmac front, and wide apron with ground-saver mesh. There has also been a French-drain installed in a low-lying grass area to remove standing water.

 

 

PRESS RELEASE – Landscaping Works Beginning in the Village

 

As the Greenways project reaches its final stages, we are pleased to let residents know that the landscaping phase is now ready to begin, in accordance with the plans the village was consulted on last year.

 

Planting Schedule

The landscaping team will start planting on 24 November, and—weather permitting—the work should take around two weeks to complete.

 

What to Expect

 

• As previously agreed, the village will receive a donated living Christmas tree (a Fat Albert to be precise!) as an environmentally friendly alternative to the usual cut tree. This juvenile tree will be approximately 150–200 cm tall. We have been promised that this will be planted first so that it has settled in in time for the village Christmas tree lighting on 6th December.
• The ornamental cherry trees planned for Comberton Road will be more mature specimens, each a minimum of 2 metres in height.
• At the pond area, bulbs will be planted beneath the existing trees to provide seasonal colour.
• The triangle will be sown with a mixture of wildflowers and grass to support biodiversity and create a natural look.
• Before planting, all trees will be stored near the pond area, laid flat and protected by fencing.
• Every tree will be installed with an irrigation hose around its root ball with an accessible grilled cap at ground level, allowing water levels to be topped up during dry spells. The landscaping team is confident that winter conditions will give the new trees an excellent start.

 

 

Final Steps of the Project

The last remaining element will be the final road resurfacing (including raised tables and speed humps), which unfortunately must be delayed until the second week of January. This is due to essential utility works in Eversden and Bourne villages, which have diversion routes through ours along the B1046 (Comberton and New Roads).

Once this final piece is completed, we look forward to having our village fully back to normal—and hopefully looking especially lovely as we head into spring.