Issue - meetings

The Committee received an update on the Milton Road project from the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) Senior Delivery Project Manager. Further information could be found via: Milton Road (greatercambridge.org.uk)

A representative from the Garden Walk Resident’s Association made the following comment:

1.    Asked if any budget had been set aside to undertake remedial works to repair roads (for example Victoria Road) which had been impacted / damaged as a result of diversions arising from the Milton Road project.

The GCP Senior Delivery Project Manager advised that the length of Milton Road would be resurfaced once all other works had been completed but unfortunately repairs to other roads did not fall within the remit of the Milton Road project. Repairs to other roads would need to be reported to the County Council.  

In response to comments made by the Committee, the GCP Senior Delivery Project Manager said the following:

i.               Had regular meetings with the Highways Street Works Team as they had to apply for permits for the work being undertaken. GCP communication methods included messages on their website, letter drops to residents and monthly newsletters. Understood the works were disruptive to residents and members of the public. 

ii.             Noted concerns raised regarding the impact on road users exiting from Green End Road onto Milton Road particularly during peak travel times. The temporary traffic lights which had been installed were sophisticated ones. The sequencing had been reviewed to try and reduce the impact on road users however a primary concern was to reduce congestion building up towards the A14. Would ask the contractors to review the traffic light sequencing again. Works in the area were expected to be on-going until spring 2024.

iii.            Highworth Avenue was expected to be closed from the end of July 2023. The GCP would start communications with residents about this next stage of works from the beginning of July. Noted concerns about how bright the lighting was and advised that the lights still needed to be dimmed. Shields for the lights could also be fitted.

iv.           The Milton Road works were slightly behind schedule because of unexpected issues arising to do with utilities.

v.             Confirmed that the section of new cycle path which was open was safe for people to use.

vi.           Confirmed that a variety of trees were proposed to be planted along Milton Road.

vii.          Confirmed that the pavements on Milton Road would mostly be segregated but some areas were shared use for example an area around Highworth Avenue (southbound).

viii.        Advised that the spoil heap at Woodhead Drive was likely to remain for the duration of the works because of spoil arising throughout the project.