New Cambridge junction that separates cyclists from cars to open soon

Work on a new CYCLOPS junction in Cambridge will finish this summer as part of the Milton Road project. The scheme has been ongoing since June 2022 and looks to connect the city centre with nearby villages as well as the A10 and A14.

The junction, which is the second one to be built in the city, follows on from the one on Histon Road. Three out of four sections have been completed, with pedestrians and cyclists being segregated from motorised traffic.

The project is organised by the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) and aims to improve public transport, cycle and walking infrastructure in the city. It also hopes to encourage greener travel options, free up the road and reduce pollution.

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Councillor Elisa Meschini, Chair of the GCP's Executive Board, said: "Construction on the Milton Road project is making good progress, and it will make significant improvements to people’s everyday lives and journeys when it is fully open.

"The CYCLOPS junction has been an excellent addition to Histon Road, and this new junction will provide similar benefits to people travelling along Milton Road. It is part of our ambition to deliver first-class walking and cycling infrastructure to encourage more people to travel sustainability."

More than 2,900m of new cycle lanes and footpaths have been added along Milton Road since the project started. This is almost two miles long or the equivalent of 28 football pitches.

Construction on the Milton Road project is due to be completed later this year. For more information, click here.

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