Gas works on Cambridge road cause traffic delays and bus disruption

Summarised from Cambridgeshire Live's report · Updated 15 Oct, 07:15 · Archive

Essential gas pipe replacement work on Hills Road in Cambridge has caused traffic congestion and bus delays since beginning on 5 October.

Essential work to replace 650 metres of ageing pipes in Hills Road in Cambridge began on 5 October, with a scheduled completion date of 27 November. The work, carried out by Cadent, uses temporary traffic lights along the stretch from Cavendish Avenue to Long Road and Queen Edith's Way. The cycle lane between Luard Road and Long Road is closed, and various side streets will have temporary closures with signed diversions from late October through November.

Residents have experienced significant disruption since the works began. A 23-year-old resident reported that traffic has worsened and buses are frequently delayed. David Boden, Commercial Director of Stagecoach East, said the operator only recently received direct engagement from Cadent despite requesting coordination since March. Cadent offered to position traffic management staff from 7am to 7pm and will provide fortnightly progress updates.

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• City gas works causing 'chaos' as buses delayed and traffic worsensThe works are expected to last around eight weeksCambridgeshire Live · 15 Oct, 05:48

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