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We are demolishing the old Roxton Road bridge. πŸ—οΈπŸš§ The A421 will be closed between Renhold Interchange and the Black Cat roundabout from 9pm Friday 16 to 6am Monday 19 May 2025. A diversion route will be in place. πŸ“² More details: ow.ly/9yQ350UuQlq

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As our construction work continues at the Black Cat roundabout, there will be several overnight and weekend closures on the A1. A signed diversion route will be in place. πŸ“² More details: ow.ly/9yQ350UuQlq🚧

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🚧 The A1198 (Ermine St South) between Caxton Gibbet & Papworth Everard will be closed for 8 days (24 hours a day) β€” from 8pm Thursday 22 to Friday 30 May 2025. This is to finish building the new northern roundabout at Caxton Gibbet. πŸ“² More info: ow.ly/9yQ350UuQlq

🚧 The A1198 (Ermine St South) between Caxton Gibbet & Papworth Everard will be closed for 8 days (24 hours a day) β€” from 8pm Thursday 22 to Friday 30 May 2025.

This is to finish building the new northern roundabout at Caxton Gibbet.

πŸ“² More info: ow.ly/9yQ350UuQlq
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Demolition of Roxton Road Bridge πŸš§πŸ—οΈ Swipe through to see our demolition of the old Roxton Road bridge in action. The work took place in carefully planned stages over the weekend due to the close proximity of the new bridge and to safeguard the A421 dual carriageway beneath.

Demolition of Roxton Road Bridge πŸš§πŸ—οΈ

Swipe through to see our demolition of the old Roxton Road bridge in action.

The work took place in carefully planned stages over the weekend due to the close proximity of the new bridge and to safeguard the A421 dual carriageway beneath.
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🚧 Upcoming A428 Closures 🚧 We are preparing to open new stretches of the A428 at the new Cambridge Road junction and at Caxton Gibbet. To work safely, we have several weekend closures of the A428 πŸ“² More details: ow.ly/9yQ350UuQlq

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🚧 Changes to the A428 at Caxton Gibbet 🚧 From Monday 2 June, the route of the A428 will move onto a new road north of its current route to join the new roundabout being built at Caxton Gibbet. After the switch, we will remove the closed section of A428 carriageway.

🚧 Changes to the A428 at Caxton Gibbet 🚧

From Monday 2 June, the route of the A428 will move onto a new road north of its current route to join the new roundabout being built at Caxton Gibbet. 

After the switch, we will remove the closed section of A428 carriageway.
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🚧 Changes Coming to the A428 at Cambridge Road 🚧 From Monday 9 June, traffic will be redirected onto this new stretch of road - highlighted in blue on the map. After the switch, we will remove the closed section of A428 carriageway.πŸ—οΈπŸ‘·β€β™€οΈ

🚧 Changes Coming to the A428 at Cambridge Road 🚧

From Monday 9 June, traffic will be redirected onto this new stretch of road - highlighted in blue on the map. 

After the switch, we will remove the closed section of A428 carriageway.πŸ—οΈπŸ‘·β€β™€οΈ
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🚧 The opening of the new local road connecting Roxton Road & The Lane in Wyboston has been delayed while UK Power Networks complete the removal of overhead power cables. We now expect the road to open by the end of June. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.

🚧 The opening of the new local road connecting Roxton Road & The Lane in Wyboston has been delayed while UK Power Networks complete the removal of overhead power cables.

We now expect the road to open by the end of June. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
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On Monday morning, traffic began flowing on the newly opened stretch of the A428 and the new roundabout at Caxton Gibbet. πŸ—οΈπŸš™ We’re aware that some mapping platforms haven’t updated yet – this can take a few days. Rest assured, the A428 is open to traffic. βœ…πŸŸ’

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UK Power Network are removing overhead power cables close to the A1 northbound carriageway next week. To work safely, the A1 northbound between Tempsford and Black Cat roundabout will be closed overnight (9pm-5am) from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 June 2025. ow.ly/9yQ350UuQlq

UK Power Network are removing overhead power cables close to the A1 northbound carriageway next week.

To work safely, the A1 northbound between Tempsford and Black Cat roundabout will be closed overnight (9pm-5am) from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 June 2025.

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This weekend, we're completing the final pieces of work on the new A428 alignment at the Cambridge Road junction. 🚧 The A428 between Cambridge Road roundabout and Caxton Gibbet roundabout will be closed from 8pm Friday 13 to 6am Monday 16 June 2025. ow.ly/9yQ350UuQlq

This weekend, we're completing the final pieces of work on the new A428 alignment at the Cambridge Road junction. 🚧

The A428 between Cambridge Road roundabout and Caxton Gibbet roundabout will be closed from 8pm Friday 13 to 6am Monday 16 June 2025.

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Latest from the new bridge over the East Coast Main Line πŸ“ΈπŸš† Our teams are installing the parapets - the safety barriers along the edges of the bridge. These aren’t just standard barriers; they’re fitted with high-strength metal covers designed to offer maximum protection.

Latest from the new bridge over the East Coast Main Line πŸ“ΈπŸš†

Our teams are installing the parapets - the safety barriers along the edges of the bridge. These aren’t just standard barriers; they’re fitted with high-strength metal covers designed to offer maximum protection.
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🟒 The A428 between St Neots and Caxton Gibbet is OPEN 🟒 Some online maps (incl. Google Maps) are incorrectly showing a closure near the new Cambridge Road junction. We're working to fix this ASAP. Thanks for your patience - sorry for any inconvenience caused.

🟒 The A428 between St Neots and Caxton Gibbet is OPEN 🟒

Some online maps (incl. Google Maps) are incorrectly showing a closure near the new Cambridge Road junction. We're working to fix this ASAP.

Thanks for your patience - sorry for any inconvenience caused.
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🚧 A421 weekend closure 🚧 To build the new Black Cat flyover, the A421 will be closed in both directions between Renhold Interchange & Black Cat from 9pm Fri 27 to 5am Mon 30 June. Diversion via A603 & A1 at Sandy. πŸ“² More info: ow.ly/9yQ350UuQlq

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πŸ‘·β€β™€οΈπŸ‘·β€β™‚οΈβšœοΈ We had the pleasure of welcoming 30 Phoenix Explorer Scouts to one of our A428 site offices last week! They toured the site, tackled a bridge-building challenge & learned how we keep roads safe and moving.

πŸ‘·β€β™€οΈπŸ‘·β€β™‚οΈβšœοΈ We had the pleasure of welcoming 30 Phoenix Explorer Scouts to one of our A428 site offices last week!

They toured the site, tackled a bridge-building challenge & learned how we keep roads safe and moving.
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