The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) says the works on Station Road near Shepreth railway station will provide safer crossings and improved routes for walking, wheeling and cycling
CambridgeshireLive readers have been responding to news that a road adjacent to Shepreth railway station will be closed to motor vehicles for approximately three weeks from Monday, 1 June, while enhancement works are carried out.
The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) confirmed that Station Road will be shut at the Shepreth level crossing. Motorists will be unable to use the crossing to travel to and from Barrington Road during this period.
Access to the station, local businesses and Docwra’s Close will remain available, controlled by temporary traffic lights. Pedestrian routes, including across the level crossing, will remain open. A diversion route will be established for vehicles.
The works form part of the Melbourn Greenway scheme, which seeks to make walking, wheeling and cycling between Melbourn and Cambridge more straightforward and safer. The GCP states that Shepreth will benefit from new, more accessible crossing points, including one outside Shepreth Village Hall.
Additionally, new double yellow lines on Station Road will be introduced to reduce congestion and enhance safety near the level crossing. A new 20mph zone will extend from the Barrons Green / Fowlmere Road junction to Shepreth railway station.
The project also includes raised tables at key junctions on Fowlmere Road to reduce traffic speed and facilitate safer crossings. Further traffic-calming measures on Fowlmere Road will include speed humps, a reduced speed limit, and improved street lighting.
The plans and road closures have prompted strong reactions from readers. One commenter, Danieal wrote: “Another waste of money.”
Rhodabike adds: “Yet another village falling victim to the GCP’s anti-car, congestion-generating arrogance.”
Dagough states: “It is time someone got the GCP under control. They are pursuing a minority anti-car agenda in our villages. They are unelected zealots”
Trumplad says: “If you think this is a problem, wait until they close Long Road for 6 to 13 weeks!”
Freddly quotes: “‘Works also include raised tables…’ – it’s important that these are tall and steep enough to damage a 2026 SUV if taken at speed. The design of modern SUVs makes low, gentle ones ineffective. Making them steep will save lives.”
Nocyclinganywhere replies: “Have you thought about police and ambulance and fire appliances going over them , I don’t think that will will save lives when they have to slow down for them or find alternative routes.”
Whynot2 answers: “And what of the small city cars and small family cars are you personally going to pay for the damage that the cars may obtain from going over one of your tall speed bumps?”
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