Changes to Cambridge roundabout could see wider cycle lanes and …
The roundabout outside Addenbrooke's Hospital could see changes to make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists, according to proposals put forward by the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP). The proposals are currently open for public consultation.
The roundabout serves as a major entry and exit point to Addenbrooke's Hospital[1] and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. A spokesperson for the GCP[2] said the new design includes significantly wider cycle lanes and footpaths on both sides of the roundabout nearest to Fendon Road.
The central island would also be reduced in size to fit the upgraded active travel[3] links. There are also proposals to replace the staggered two-stage crossing on Babraham Road with a single-stage crossing.
A GCP spokesperson said: "Further upgrades to other arms of the roundabout could follow in the future. The proposals have been fast-tracked by the GCP under the Cycling Plus project with additional funding provided by the Cambridgeshire[5] and Peterborough[6] Combined Authority (CPCA)."
Paul van de Bulk, project manager for the GCP, said: This new design aims to make it safer and easier for all road users to access vital services at Addenbrooke's Hospital and Cambridge Biomedical Campus. I encourage everyone who travels to and from the site to have a look at our proposals."
The deadline for consultation responses is July 24, 2023. Further information is available on the GCP's website[7].
References
- ^ Addenbrooke's Hospital (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)
- ^ GCP (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)
- ^ travel (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)
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- ^ Cambridgeshire (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)
- ^ Peterborough (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)
- ^ GCP's website (consultcambs.uk.engagementhq.com)