Safer walking, wheeling and cycling between Cambridge and the western villages of Barton and Grantchester. 

The greenway will see improvements made to well used paths by local school children who commute to and from Barton primary school.

It will provide better connections to local places such as Burwash Manor and provide a link to the Comberton Greenway.

We will also be providing landscaping and planting within the village to compliment the local environment. 

Construction works to enhance walking and cycling routes through Barton village will start on Tuesday 22 April 2025, continuing for approximately 19 weeks.

Across the construction period, works will be taking place on New Road, Kings Grove, School Lane, High Street, and Comberton Road on weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 7.30am to 5.00pm.

A road closure will be in place on New Road at the junctions of Kings Grove and Burwash Mannor where three-way lights will be used to manage traffic. The latest diversion information can be accessed here.

There are three ways to keep up to date with works in Barton village: 

• Sign up for our monthly greenways newsletters at
  www.greatercambridge.org.uk/email-updates (select ‘Greenways’)
• Check this web page for updates
• Contact Milestone Infrastructure if you have any concerns during the construction:
  Email: Greenways@milestoneinfra.co.uk
  24-hour phone line: 0800 028 1363

Planning applications to aid the construction of the off-line sections of the greenway for raised crossings and a 20mph speed limit to make travelling safer for everyone – especially school children heading to Barton Primary School – are being submitted.

Work to upgrade and widen the existing path along Barton Road between the edge of the City and Haggis Farm roundabout is also set to begin in the spring.  

We’re proposing some important safety improvements in the village. The plans include the following:

• Installation of a raised table at the junction of New Road and Kings Grove
• A raised table on Comberton Road
• Speed cushions throughout New Road and Comberton Road
• Installation of a zebra crossing on New Road
• Installation of raised table junctions at Kings Grove, School Lane and High Street
• A new 20mph speed limit throughout the village.

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