serving the population of Willingham in Cambridgeshire
We have been advised of a road closure along Fen End Willingham between number 31 and Tempus Court. A diversion will be signposted. Access to the properties affected by this closure will be maintained.
The work is anticipated to be carried out between 9am and 4pm on 21st August 2025.
Please see attached below information on a footpath closure outside number 52-56.
If you need any further information please contact Streetworks at Cambridgeshire County Council on 01480 372444.
Please find attached the roadworks bulletin, detailing works and events that are due to start between 18th – 31st August 2025.
We’ve been advised that if any links are not working please go to https://one.network for more information using the works reference/permit number in the bulletin.
Just a reminder that this only includes works that are due to start between 18th – 31st August 2025 and longer term works that are still in progress will have been included on previous reports. Alternatively please refer to https://one.network/ which will include details on emergency roadworks.
The 2025 Willingham Community Plan identified “Traffic Volume, Congestion and Speed” as a main concern of residents. Although the Parish Council has requested a weight limit on the B1050 on numerous occasions, we have been repeatedly told that this cannot be done because, as one of the few crossings of the Great Ouse, the route is of strategic importance.
To try to reduce traffic speed, the Parish Council successfully applied for 40 mph buffer zones north and south of the village centre. We also installed Speed Indicating Devices (SIDs) in partnership with the Roadwatch group and supported the village SpeedWatch scheme.
The SIDs show drivers how fast they are travelling but also log traffic. The latest report from devices within the 30 mph zone on Earith Road recorded outbound (2 weeks): 600 over 50 mph with a maximum speed of 87 mph and inbound (3 weeks): 1776 over 50 mph with a maximum speed of 79 mph. Historically, the highest speeds recorded have been over 100 mph. This is a clear demonstration that something must be done to curb these excessive speeds and the last resort is a physical barrier.
As a condition of the planning permission for Northstowe, developers had to contribute Section 106 funds to mitigate the effects of increased traffic in surrounding villages. Section 106 funds are paid by developers to create facilities (e.g. additional school places, recreational land) or correct problems which may be caused by new developments. The money has been allocated to Cambridgeshire County Council Highways Department and can only be used for this specific purpose. It cannot be used for general maintenance. If it is not spent within the time limit, then the money must be returned.
The Highways Department has proposed spending some of these funds on speed restriction measures in Willingham. They have suggested a give way restriction with priority to outbound traffic. This was surprising; when the Parish Council requested such restrictions in the past, we were told that they would not work because of the “tidal flow” of the traffic through Willingham. This opinion has changed, apparently because the traffic lights are now thought to give sufficient breaks in traffic.
The Parish Council have previously suggested that road narrowing, with or without a central island, might be a solution. Ironically, Highways considered the road too narrow already and widening it would be too expensive given the ditches at the roadside.
Before effort is spent on detailed design and costs of any works, it is important to hear public opinion. If the project does progress then we will, of course, share exact details and consult particularly those residents who may be most affected.
Comments can be emailed to: clerk@willinghamparishcouncil.gov.uk or popped through the letter box of the office, located at the Ploughman Hall, West Fen Road. Please note that due to the anticipated volume, we will not able to reply to each submission individually.
Message from Cottenham Parish Council
The junction of Rampton Road/Oakington Road will be closed from Wednesday 23rd July to Thursday 12th September to allow for planned works. A signed diversion route will be in place for the duration of the closure.
Please note:
We would be grateful if you could notify your residents through your usual communication channels to help minimise disruption.
Please see below the works scheduled for Cambridgeshire. Further information on the roadworks around the area are in the links below and on one.network
The main streets affected in Willingham are:
30.7.2025 – one day only – UK Power Networks – Rampton Road – Temporary obstruction 15 minute delay
28.7.2025 – 15.8.2025 – highways repair and maintenance – traffic lights – Over Road /High Street/Berrycroft/Station road crossroads
28.7.2025 – 22.8.2025 – Utility asset works – Thodays Close
Please find attached the roadworks bulletin, detailing works and events that are due to start between 1st – 15th July 2025.
Just a reminder that this only includes works that are due to start between 1st – 15th July 2025 and longer term works that are still in progress will have been included on previous reports. Alternatively please refer to https://one.network/ which will include details on emergency roadworks.
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Please find attached the roadworks bulletin, detailing works and events that are due to start between 16th – 30th June 2025.
Please accept our apologies for the delay in circulating these this month, this was due to a glitch with the URL links which we have now resolved.
Just a reminder that this only includes works that are due to start between 16th – 30th June 2025 and longer term works that are still in progress will have been included on previous reports. Alternatively please refer to https://one.network/ which will include details on emergency roadworks.
Cambs Traffic on Facebook you can find here Cambs Traffic
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Works is starting on the roundabout in Cottenham on the Rampton Road/Oakington Road junction.
This work will begin on 2nd June until 30th October 2025 and will involve works under traffic lights and a complete road closure at this junction for 6 weeks over the summer.
Please check https://one.network/ for up to date information on these works or contact Highways at Cambridgeshire County Council on 0345 045 5212 during office hours.
Earith Road:
Traffic management: Traffic control (two-way signals)
Date: Jun 5 – Jun 22
Description: REPLACE APPROX. 320M OF 4″ CI WITH 90MM AND ANY ASSOCIATED SERVICES
Location: O/S 6 TO O/S 70 EARITH ROAD
Here at Cadent, we look after the gas pipes in your area. We make sure the pipes that bring the gas to your home keep you safe, warm and connected. We’re replacing the old pipes with new plastic ones which will mean that you’ll be ready for greener gas in the future. We’ll have to turn off your gas supply during some of our works and may need access to your home, but our teams on site will be on hand to let you know more information.
Rockmill End:
Traffic management: Traffic control (two-way signals).
Date: Apr 15, 9:05 AM – Jul 28, 5:00 PM
Description: S278 works to the site entrance. Includes new carriageway, resurfacing existing, new drainage.
Location: New Site, Meadow Road jnc Sponge Drove/Rockmill End, Willingham, CB24 5JL.
Carriageway resurfacing being carried out to improve road safety and quality of travel.
Station Road:
Traffic management: Traffic control (two-way signals)
Date: Jun 9 – Jun 18
Description: facilitate the installation of a new sewer connection
Location: Land adjacent to Ryecroft
Installation of apparatus that belongs to a Third Party
Fen End:
Traffic management: Road closure
Date: Aug 21 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Description: Connections Small Works: Install / Replace / Remove / Disconnect underground service cables: ROAD CLOSURE FOR IVY CLEARANCE ON POLE
Location: ROAD CLOSURE REQUIRED OUTSIDE 20B FOR IVY REMOVAL FROM POLE AND DISCONNECTION
Priest Lane
Traffic management: Road closure
Date: Jun 9 – Jun 27
Traffic restrictions: Jun 9 – Jun 27: Detour
Please find attached the roadworks bulletin, detailing works and events that are due to start between 3rd – 15th June 2025
Just a reminder that this only includes works that are due to start between 3rd – 15th June 2025 and longer term works that are still in progress will have been included on previous reports. Alternatively please refer to https://one.network/ which will include details on emergency roadworks.
Cambs Traffic on Facebook you can find here Cambs Traffic
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We will not be posting emergency and up to date traffic news such as delays etc within the county due to the algorithms used. We will continue using X to display this information as posts are posted immediately and in sequence. Please do hop over and give us a follow.
Please find attached the roadworks bulletin, detailing works and events that are due to start between 16th – 31st May 2025.
Just a reminder that this only includes works that are due to start between 16th – 31st May 2025 and longer term works that are still in progress will have been included on previous reports. Alternatively please refer to https://one.network/ which will include details on emergency roadworks.
Our pages are:
Cambs Traffic on Facebook you can find here Cambs Traffic
Cambs_traffic on Instagram you can find here cambs_traffic
We will not be posting emergency and up to date traffic news such as delays etc within the county due to the algorithms used. We will continue using X to display this information as posts are posted immediately and in sequence. Please do hop over and give us a follow.
Please find below the Highway Events diary for May. The diary shows all known events and their highway restrictions. The diary includes links to one.network where further details, such as the specific road closure timings of each traffic management plan, can be viewed.
May’s Highlights
VE Day Events – 8th May County Wide
Duxford – 10th May sees the beginning of the Summer Events program
Waterbeach Feast – 7th May
*Please remember details of all highway events can be found on https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/travel-roads-and-parking/roads-and-pathways/highway-events/
Future key event dates
June – Newmarket Summer Events
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 is to stop any vehicle from proceeding along Priest Lane, Willingham as lies between Rock Mill End and Iram Drove.
Access will be maintained to properties affected by this order.
The alternative route for vehicles is via Iram Drove; Cow Lane, Rampton; High Street; Rampton Road C186, Willingham and vice versa.
The Order is made to facilitate gas main replacement and associated works which are being carried out on or near this highway and it will come into operation on 9 June 2025 and continue until these works have finished or on the 8 December 2026 whichever is the earlier.
It is anticipated that these works will be carried out between 9 June and 27 June 2025.