Whittlesey traffic update

Cambs CC  – Update 25 October:

Since our last update, we’re pleased to confirm we have been able to bring forward the work to repair the B1040 at East Delph where a lane is closed after erosion had caused the bank to collapse.

Work on the structural repairs will start on Monday 28 October and is expected to finish on 22 November. The road will be fully closed during the works and a diversion route will be signposted.

The emergency lane closure of the Ralph Butcher Causeway remains in place and we will continue to work with our contractors to ensure that traffic management measures are operating effectively.

Programmed works on the Benwick Road emergency lane closure are planned to start in late November following on from the works on the B1040. These works will also require a full road closure and a diversion route will be in place.

Fixed digital signage in place in Whittlesey will continue to share updates on emergency closures and roadworks. Daily traffic information is available via One.network and @Cambs_Traffic on X.

Further updates will continue to be shared via www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/kingsdyke.

We apologise for the inconvenience these continuing lane closures cause.

Update 17 October:

Since sharing the above update, we have received a large number of enquiries from local residents who would like the temporary closure of the westbound lane of Ralph Butcher Causeway to be lifted.

For everyone’s safety – including road users and our contractors’ engineers as they continue their investigations – this is not possible.

Intrusive testing and monitoring is taking place as we seek to understand the cracking, movement and settlement issues with the Kings Dyke crossing.

The single westbound lane closure needs to remain in place for the foreseeable future. We will continue to monitor the situation and will put in place the most appropriate, safe traffic management for everyone’s wellbeing, whilst we identify repairs.

East Delph is now open following recent flooding. One lane is closed due to the bank collapse.

Fixed digital signage in place in Whittlesey will continue to share updates on emergency closures and roadworks. Daily traffic information is available via One.network.

Further updates will continue to be shared via www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/kingsdyke.

We apologise for the inconvenience these lane closures cause.