Comment
Cambridge Northern Fringe East AAP - Issues and Options
Representation ID: 29830
Received: 31/01/2015
Respondent: Mr David Collier
It must be time to consider widening Milton Road to two lanes southbound, between the Science Park junction and the busway. Congestion approaching the Science Park is already a serious problem, particularly as it often stretches back to the A14. This problem can only become worse if the area is developed, even if the focus is on sustainable transport.
The important issue not mentioned in the document is the possible provision of a bridge over the railway linking to Fen Road. This would be a big improvement over the current access through Chesterton, and would allow the closure of the Fen Road level crossing. Although development of Fen Road should not be part of the CNFE plan, an improved access is extremely important for Fen Road's future, and it must be considered at the same time because of the amount of land any new access would require.
It must be time to consider widening Milton Road to two lanes southbound, between the Science Park junction and the busway. Congestion approaching the Science Park is already a serious problem, particularly as it often stretches back to the A14. This problem can only become worse if the area is developed, even if the focus is on sustainable transport.