Nailed it! 680 steel pins secure King’s Dyke embankment Whittlesey.
Cambridgeshire County Council has confirmed that major progress has been made on repair work at the King’s Dyke embankment on the A605 Ralph Butcher Causeway near Whittlesey, with more than 680 soil nails now installed as part of the extensive ground stabilisation programme.
In its latest update, published on 22 October, the council said the soil nailing operation on the main embankment is complete, with work now focused on two adjoining areas.
Crews are also continuing to install drainage pipes and the steel reinforcement that will support the sprayed concrete facing — the crucial outer layer designed to hold the embankment firm for decades to come.
The soil nailing and concrete reinforcement phases are key to ensuring the long-term stability of the embankment.
Once the soil nailing and sprayed concrete phases are complete, the embankment will undergo a three-month settlement period before final resurfacing and the full reopening of both lanes — expected in early 2026.
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Local councillors have urged patience, emphasising that the repairs are necessary to ensure long-term stability. Fenland Council leader Cllr Chris Boden has called for continued accountability from contractors, adding that the works will ultimately “deliver a permanent solution that protects public investment.”
Traffic monitoring continues daily, with engineers inspecting the embankment and managing the lane closure to keep disruption to a minimum.
For the latest updates on the King’s Dyke repair programme, visit:
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/kingsdyke
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