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East Cambridgeshire - Multiple Temporary Road and Footpath Closures
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CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
NOTICE is given that Cambridgeshire County Council has made an Order pursuant to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended by the Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991, the effect of which:
Mepal Road, Witcham & Witcham Road, Mepal
Temporary Prohibition Of Through Traffic – Order 2026-21690
Is to stop any vehicle from proceeding along Mepal Road, Witcham & Witcham Road, Mepal as lies between Bramblehurst & White Gate Bungalow. The alternative route for vehicles is via Martins Ln; The Slade; A142; Sutton Rd; Witcham Rd & vice versa.
The proposed Order is necessary to facilitate telecommunications ducting & associated works which are being carried out on or near this highway. It is anticipated that these works will take place between 9/11 & 10/11/26, when the restriction is expected to be in operation.
The Order will remain in force for a maximum period of 18 months from the date it comes into effect to permit the works & any associated contingencies including delays or phased delivery of the works.
Cockpen Road, Fordham
Temporary Prohibition Of Through Traffic – Order 2026-21729
Is to stop any vehicle from proceeding along Cockpen Road, Fordham as lies between points 20m either side of the railway level crossing situated there as measured from its gates or barriers. The alternative route for vehicles is via Lark Hall Rd; A142; B1102 & vice versa.
The proposed Order is necessary to facilitate essential maintenance & associated works which are being carried out on or near this highway. It is anticipated that these works will take place between 23:15hrs & 05:45hrs 17/11 & 18/11/26, when the restriction is expected to be in operation.
The Order will remain in force for a maximum period of 18 months from the date it comes into effect to permit the works & any associated contingencies including delays or phased delivery of the works.
Access To Slacks Bridge, Soham
Temporary Prohibition Of Through Traffic – Order 2026-21730
Is to stop any vehicle from proceeding along Access To Slacks Bridge, Soham as lies between points 20m either side of the railway level crossing situated there as measured from its gates or barriers.
The proposed Order is necessary to facilitate essential maintenance & associated works which are being carried out on or near this highway. It is anticipated that these works will take place between 23:15hrs & 05:45hrs 18/11 & 19/11/26, when the restriction is expected to be in operation.
The Order will remain in force for a maximum period of 18 months from the date it comes into effect to permit the works & any associated contingencies including delays or phased delivery of the works.
Ely Road, Queen Adelaide
Temporary Prohibition Of Through Traffic – Order 2026-21761
Is to stop any vehicle from proceeding along Ely Road, Queen Adelaide as lies between points 20m either side of the railway level crossing situated there as measured from its gates or barriers. The alternative route for vehicles is via B1382; A1101; A10; B1411; Cam Drive; Lynn Rd; B1382 & vice versa.
The proposed Order is necessary to facilitate essential maintenance & associated works which are being carried out on or near this highway. It is anticipated that these works will take place between 21:30hrs & 05:00hrs 2/11 & 4/11/26, when the restriction is expected to be in operation.
The Order will remain in force for a maximum period of 18 months from the date it comes into effect to permit the works & any associated contingencies including delays or phased delivery of the works.
Lawn Lane, Little Downham
Temporary Prohibition Of Through Traffic – Order 2026-21796
Is to stop any vehicle from proceeding along Lawn Lane, Little Downham as lies between Nos.2 & 12. The alternative route for vehicles is via Station Rd, Little Downham; Downham Common; O Furlong Drove; Pymoor Ln, Pymoor; B1411 & vice versa.
The proposed Order is necessary to facilitate telecommunications pole replacement & associated works which are being carried out on or near this highway. It is anticipated that these works will take place between 10/11 & 11/11/26, when the restriction is expected to be in operation.
The Order will remain in force for a maximum period of 18 months from the date it comes into effect to permit the works & any associated contingencies including delays or phased delivery of the works.
Ely Footpath 3 & Ely Footpath 2, Ely
Temporary Prohibition Of Use – Order 2026-21854
Is to stop any pedestrian from proceeding along Ely Footpath 3 & Ely Footpath 2, Ely as lies between Ely Footpath 5 & No.19. The alternative route for pedestrians will be as signed.
The proposed Order is necessary to facilitate relay water main & associated works which are being carried out on or near this highway. It is anticipated that these works will take place between 9/11 & 24/12/26, when the restriction is expected to be in operation. The Order will remain in force for a maximum period of 6 months from the date it comes into effect to permit the works & any associated contingencies including delays or phased delivery of the works.
Various Roads, Ely
Temporary Prohibition Of Through Traffic – Order 2026-21791
Is to stop any vehicle from proceeding along various roads, as set out in Schedule 1 below. Nothing in this Order shall prevent access & egress from premises or land adjacent to the highway mentioned in Schedule 1.
The proposed Order is necessary to facilitate crack sealing & associated works which are being carried out on or near this highway. The proposed Order will come into operation on 17/11/26 & will remain in force for a maximum period of 18 months from the date it comes into effect to permit the works & any associated contingencies including delays or phased delivery of the works.
Schedule 1 – Road Closures
Anticipated dates for works between | Road(s) | Diversion |
|---|---|---|
17/11 & 24/11/26 | Hereward St, Ely | No Diversion |
17/11 & 24/11/26 | Debden Green, Ely | No Diversion |
17/11 & 24/11/26 | Churchill Cl, Ely | No Diversion |
17/11 & 24/11/26 | Etheldreda St, Ely | No Diversion |
17/11 & 24/11/26 | Cambridgeshire Cl, Ely | No Diversion |
Temporary Prohibition Of Through Traffic – Order 2026-21912
Is to stop any vehicle from proceeding along various roads, as set out in Schedule 1 below. Nothing in this Order shall prevent access & egress from premises or land adjacent to the highway mentioned in Schedule 1.
The proposed Order is necessary to facilitate carriageway surface treatment & associated works which are being carried out on or near this highway. The proposed Order will come into operation on 1/11/26 & will remain in force for a maximum period of 18 months from the date it comes into effect to permit the works & any associated contingencies including delays or phased delivery of the works.
Schedule 1 – Road Closures
Anticipated dates for works between (varying dates) | Road(s) | Diversion |
|---|---|---|
1/11/26 & 30/4/28 | Church Ln, Haddenham | A1421; A1123 & vice versa. |
1/11/26 & 30/4/28 | Cromwell Rd, Ely | St Marys St; West End; Chiefs St & vice versa. |
1/11/26 & 30/4/28 | Dovehouse Cl & Potters Ln, Ely | Back Hill & vice versa. |
1/11/26 & 30/4/28 | Gas Ln & Angel Square, Ely | Station Rd; Potters Ln & vice versa. |
1/11/26 & 30/4/28 | Hills Ln, Ely | Fieldside; St Ovins Green; West Fen Rd & vice versa. |
1/11/26 & 30/4/28 | Limestone Cl, Isleham | No Diversion. |
1/11/26 & 30/4/28 | Lower Rd, Stuntney | No Diversion. |
1/11/26 & 30/4/28 | Pond Green & Butts Ln, Wicken | A1123 & vice versa. |
1/11/26 & 30/4/28 | St Audrey’s Way, Ely | No Diversion. |
1/11/26 & 30/4/28 | Tharp Way, Chippenham | No Diversion. |
1/11/26 & 30/4/28 | Pools Rd, Wilburton | Church Rd; Church Rd, Wentworth; A142; Witchford Rd, Ely; Ely Rd, Witchford; Main St; Grunty Fen Rd; Stretham Station Rd, Wilburton & vice versa. |
Access will be maintained to properties affected by these orders. The above orders shall not apply to any persons lawfully engaged in connection with any works for which these are made, any member of the Police Force, Fire & Rescue Service, Ambulance Service, a vehicle being used by Special Forces during the execution of their duties or to any person acting with the permission or upon the direction of a Police Officer in uniform.
Graeme Kane, Executive Director, Place & Sustainability,
New Shire Hall, Emery Crescent, Enterprise Campus,
Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, PE28 4YE
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