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A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire: major improvements
We are currently carrying out finishing works for which we need to close lanes  or carriageways on the A1, A14 and some local roads at times, usually overnight between 8pm and 6am, unless otherwise stated. A clearly signed diversion route will always be in place for closures.

For this week, the planned closures are:

Full closures
Monday 26 9.30am to 3.30pm
• A1307 between Buckingway roundabout, Swavesey and Bar Hill/B1050 junction
Traffic will be diverted to use the A14 between Swavesey junction 24 and Bar Hill junction 25. Access to Lolworth and businesses within the closure will be via escort from Buckingway roundabout

Monday 26 (one night)
Contingency closure Tuesday 27 (one night)
• A14 westbound Six Mile Bottom junction 36 to Girton junction 31
Vehicles will be diverted via A11 southbound, A505 westbound and M11 northbound to re-join the A14

Tuesday 27 (one night)
Contingency closure Wednesday 28 (one night)
• A428 eastbound Madingley to A14 eastbound Milton junction 33
Vehicles will be diverted via A1303 eastbound, M11 southbound, A505 eastbound and A11 northbound to re-join the A14 at junction 36. Non-motorway traffic will be diverted through Cambridge

Wednesday 28 (one night)
• A1307 eastbound between Fenstanton and Buckingway roundabout, Swavesey
Vehicles will be diverted west on A1307 to Godmanchester, A1198 southbound and then east on the A428 at Caxton Gibbet

Wednesday 28 (one night)
Contingency closure Thursday 29 (one night)
• M11 northbound junction 13 to A14 westbound Swavesey junction 24b
Vehicles will be diverted via A1303 westbound to the A428 and northbound on A1198 at Caxton Gibbet to re-join the A14 westbound at Godmanchester junction 23

Thursday 29 to Friday 30 (two nights)
• A14 eastbound Godmanchester/A1198 junction 23 to Girton junction 31
Vehicles will be diverted south on the A1198 and eats on the A428 at Caxton Gibbet to re-join the A14 or to join the M11

Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November (two nights)
• A14 eastbound New Ellington junction 21 to Swavesey junction 24
Vehicles will be diverted to exit the A14 at New Ellington onto the A141 to Brampton Hut roundabout, south on the A1 to Wyboston and then onto the A428 eastbound to re-join the A14 at Girton junction 31
• A1 southbound to A14 eastbound Brampton Interchange junction 22
Vehicles will be dverted to continue south on the A1 to Wyboston and then onto the A428 eastbound to join the A14 at Girton junction 31

For more information about this scheme, visit https://highwaysengland.co.uk/a14-cambridge-to-huntingdon-improvement-scheme-home/

Dear All

Please see below our end of month updates for both Bar Hill and Swavesey junctions.

Bar Hill
Work has progressed well at Bar Hill junction, however we have some final remedial and finishing works to complete in October.

In the week commencing 5 October, remedial works will be carried out on day shifts. In order for the work to be carried out safely, lane closures will be in place on the junction. At all times, there will be one lane open and operational around the junction.

In the week commencing 12 October, the team will move to night closures. For 3 nights, Monday 12 to Wednesday 14 between 9pm & 6am, the A14 eastbound entry slip will be closed. Part of this work is to replace barrier that was damaged in a road traffic collision. The westbound entry slip will then be closed for 2 nights, Thursday 15 and Friday 16 between 9pm & 6am.

Following final inspection, which is scheduled for late October, and all being well, we will finally be able to remove our permanent traffic management throughout the junction. If the opportunity arises to remove the traffic management sooner, then we will do. Please note that depending on the results of the inspection we may need daytime traffic management to undertake corrective works.

Please may we take this opportunity to reiterate our appreciation for your patience while we work to complete Bar Hill junction. Bar Hill junction has been one of the most complex sections of the project so we hope this update is a light at the end of what has been a rather long tunnel!
We will issue a final update before the end of October to give you confirmation of when the permanent traffic management at the junction will be removed.

Swavesey
The overnight work on the overbridge is due to be completed as scheduled this weekend. The traffic management on the A1307 approach to Swavesey roundabout will stay in place for one week longer, until the weekend of 10th October. This is following a recent inspection identifying some snags that need fixing before we can remove the traffic management. Once this is complete, our works will be finished at Swavesey junction.

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Bar Hill junction roundabout (over the A14)
The lane drop around the gyratory is scheduled to be in place for another few weeks. The electrical items we’re awaiting to be delivered are scheduled to arrive early September. Once fitted, these electrical items will be tested to ensure compliance and safety. Once completed, the cones here can be removed.

Bar Hill junction roundabout to Saxon Way/ Crafts Way roundabout – downhill
The lane drop here will be in place until we have been able to install fencing. The closure of suppliers during the pandemic has meant the original fence type as per the design is not available and we are reviewing alternatives. As a consequence, unfortunately we’re unable to confirm when these cones will be removed. We are actively chasing suppliers to resolve this as quickly as possible.

Saxon Way/Crafts Way roundabout to Bar Hill junction roundabout – uphill
The lane drop here is in place for access to ongoing drainage works, followed by completion of the landscaping. The recent storms has meant this work has taken slightly longer than originally planned and currently we anticipate this work will be completed early October.

All works are currently due for completion at Bar Hill early October and we will provide you with a further update at the end of September.

Bar Hill junction 25
You may have seen our recent updates sharing the new website and the legacy information for the A14 scheme.

However, we are aware that our work still continues at the Bar Hill junction and this may raise some questions for you. We’re sure you will appreciate that the Bar Hill junction has been one of the most complex sections of the scheme and as always, we really do appreciate your patience while we continue to work.

We can confirm that the majority of the works at the Bar Hill junction are now complete, however there has been some elements that need remedial work undertaking before we’re happy and can remove the temporary traffic management around the junction.

Some of the materials required to complete this work have long lead-in times, which have been delayed as a result of factories closing due to the impact of COVID -19. We’re in regular contact with the manufacturers and have had confirmation that some of these items are still a few weeks away from being delivered. Due to this, we expect works to continue at this location until September. We will update you again at the end of August.

Following the reopening of the A1307 between Buckingway Roundabout and Robins Lane, Lolworth this weekend, we can confirm that there’s no further full closures of the local road planned. Any remaining work required will be undertaken using temporary traffic lights.

Finally, the Bar Hill non-motorised user bridge is due to be opened for public use very soon, and we will let you know as soon as this is confirmed by the team on site.

Kind regards

A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement scheme
Highways England | Woodlands | Manton Lane | Bedford | MK41 7LW
http://www.highwaysengland.co.uk