Newmarket Road in Cambridge will be temporarily closed overnight between the Leper Chapel and Ditton Walk from 8:00PM to 8:00AM on Saturday 5 June. A contingency date of Sunday 6 June (same hours) has also been allocated to allow for any unexpected delays.

This is to allow work to continue on the installation of the underpass which will mean those using the Chisholm Trail will not have to use a pelican crossing to cross Newmarket Road – giving pedestrians, cyclists and other non-motorised users a safe crossing and helping motor traffic flow more freely along Newmarket Road.

The map shows the signed diversion route for cyclists and pedestrians across Coldhams Common or via Ditton Meadows using the jetty path. For pedestrians who are unable to use the diversion route there will be a free of charge shuttle service available from one side of the closure to the other. The service will operate every 30 minutes, for the duration of the road closures. It will run from outside the Honda Garage on the City side of the closure to outside Cambridge United on the Barnwell side of the closure. The service will be in line with COVID guidelines for public transport.

Please be aware that bus services in the area may be subject to change. For the most up to date information please check directly with Stagecoach via the link below https://www.stagecoachbus.com/regional-service-updates/east/cambridgeshire

Phase one of the Chisholm Trail, which will link Cambridge North Railway Station with Coldhams Lane, will open later this year.