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Investment in improvements and major projects on Cambridgeshire's highways

Work is well underway on major highways improvements around the county. An additional £43 million is due to be spent over the next two years on new infrastructure and major improvements.

This is part of the council's capital maintenance programme and commitment to improving the quality of the county's transport infrastructure - including roads, pavements and drains. Keeping the highways network well-maintained, and making it safer and more sustainable, is key for residents, visitors, and Cambridgeshire's economy.

The 2024/25 programme is available on our website. Schemes are searchable by district and work type, and you can see when work is due to start, how long it will last and traffic management measures.

The capital maintenance programme includes works such as road and footway reconstruction, bridges and structures work, signal improvements and drainage projects.

Planning is also underway on which schemes to include in the 2025/26 programme.

Views sought on proposed new 20mph speed limits in Cambridge

A public engagement survey has opened to find out what people think about a proposal to extend the 20mph speed zones in Cambridge city. Cambridgeshire County Council wants to hear from residents, schools and businesses and is encouraging everyone to share their thoughts on the proposal.

There are already 20mph roads in Cambridge, which have been in place for nearly 20 years. The proposal is to extend the speed limit to more than 30 additional roads in the city.

The survey closes at midnight on Wednesday 25 September 2024.

Information can be found the county council's social media channels and website, and in community centres and libraries in the local area.

For further information, or to request printed versions of the survey, please email local.highways@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or contact Cambridgeshire Highways Services on 0345 045 5212.

Have your say on bus services across the county

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is asking for views on the future of the region's buses with the launch of its bus franchising consultation.

The 14-week consultation will be open until Wednesday 20 November 2024 and will inform a decision on how to reform buses across the area.

Supporting opportunities for families in Huntingdon

We've been working closer to our communities in Huntingdon to develop and deliver unique learning opportunities for families living in the area - helping to create a fairer and more caring Cambridgeshire.

In collaboration with local partners, a wide range of informal courses, as well as accredited English and maths courses, were designed to build confidence and improve the wellbeing and basic skills of learners - supporting them to explore new career opportunities.