Thursday, 19 December 2019
Dangerous barriers installed at Biomedical CampusOn the south side of Cambridge, staggered cycle barriers have been installed across the busway cycleway near the the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, on the east side of the bridge over the railway.
They are dangerous as they are hard to see, especially in the dark. They are positioned at the bottom of a steep slope which makes them a collision hazard for downhill cyclists and creates a difficult manoeuvre for uphill cyclists. They will increase conflict and congestion on this very busy path, and will create particular difficulties for people using large bikes such as those towing child trailers. We support Camcycle's campaign to get them removed.
Busway cycleway closed between Orchard Park and Histon
North of Cambridge, the busway cycleway is once again closed between Histon and Orchard Park because of A14 works. The closure began on 6th January and will "last for approximately one month". The alternative route via the big A14 roundabout south of Histon is difficult because the cycleway on the east side of the roundabout is currently closed due to the same A14 works.
Works on the cycleway between Histon and Oakington
A company called Harlaxton Engineering is laying power cables down the side of the busway cycleway between Histon and Oakington. The cycleway will remain open, but be prepared with a reduction in width and some mud where works are taking place. Work will continue through to "mid March".
Flooding between Swavesey and St Ives
The busway cycleway is still closed between Swavesey and St Ives Park and Ride due to flooding. The normal on-road diversion route is via Swavesey, Fen Drayton and Fenstanton, entering St Ives via the old bridge. This adds an extra 3.1miles (5km).
Please let us know if you have any updates.