Transport

Wimblington Road, Manea will be closed from the Boots Bridge junction up to Station Road junction for 12 weeks from Monday.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Drivers face 12-weeks of disruption as Fenland road is set to close for repairs

LIVE: Train lines blocked near March due to trespassers on tracks

LIVE: Train lines blocked near March due to trespassers on tracks

LIVE: Train lines blocked near March due to trespassers on tracks

The road surface along Wisbech Road is in a poor state of repair.

The road surface along Wisbech Road is in a poor state of repair.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Residents seek answers as county council confirms road repairs ahead of major closure

A stretch of Upwell Road in March has been cut into seven 150m long sections for each of the various construction techniques.

A stretch of Upwell Road in March has been cut into seven 150m long sections for each of the various construction techniques.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Seven road repair methods trialled on Cambridgeshire's peat roads in UK first

There are 'slow' and 'uneven surface' warning signs on Wisbech Road, where the road surface is badly undulating and covered in potholes.

There are 'slow' and 'uneven surface' warning signs on Wisbech Road, where the road surface is badly undulating and covered in potholes.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Fears on the state of diversion routes planned for 12-week Fenland road closure

Upwell Road, March. Credit: LDRS

Upwell Road, March. Credit: LDRS

Cambridgeshire County Council

Resurfacing of ‘horrendous’ Fen road so bad passing vehicles would set off car alarms

Police stopped the vehicle in Guyhirn near Wisbech

Police stopped the vehicle in Guyhirn near Wisbech

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police stop dangerously loaded trailer in the Fens fearing 'serious incident'

Drivers are being warned that the A605 at Whittlesey will be closed later this month for works including by Anglian Water.

Drivers are being warned that the A605 at Whittlesey will be closed later this month for works including by Anglian Water.

Here's when 'massively disruptive' closures are set to hit key Fenland route

£100,000s of work has already been carried out to try to stop vehicles hitting the bridge, including large low bridge warning signs being painted on it - but drivers still take chances.

£100,000s of work has already been carried out to try to stop vehicles hitting the bridge, including large low bridge warning signs being painted on it - but drivers still take chances.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Have your say on plans to cut 50mph limit to 30mph at 'most bashed bridge'

Work like this is set to take place along Upwell Road in March starting next week, with a full road closure in place throughout.

Work like this is set to take place along Upwell Road in March starting next week, with a full road closure in place throughout.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Innovative peat road trial set to start on busy Fenland route next week

Work like this is set to take place along Upwell Road in March from August 10, meaning the road will be closed for nine weeks. In the meantime, residents can find out more about what is being planned at a drop-in session on Monday (3).

Work like this is set to take place along Upwell Road in March from August 10, meaning the road will be closed for nine weeks. In the meantime, residents can find out more about what is being planned at a drop-in session on Monday (3).

Cambridgeshire County Council

Residents can find out more about peat road trials starting in Fenland in August

Despite large warning signs vehicles are still hitting the Stonea bridge on a regular basis.

Despite large warning signs vehicles are still hitting the Stonea bridge on a regular basis.

Cambridgeshire County Council

New safety plans for Cambridgeshire railway bridge dubbed one of the most bashed

A notice has been posted on the March station door advising passengers the ticket office is closed today.

A notice has been posted on the March station door advising passengers the ticket office is closed today.

Busy Fenland station's ticket hall closed for day but machines are working

Work like this is set to take place along Wimblington Road, Manea in November and will take 12 weeks, with a full road closure in place throughout.

Work like this is set to take place along Wimblington Road, Manea in November and will take 12 weeks, with a full road closure in place throughout.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Fenland road to close for 12 weeks as council carries out major surface repairs

Detailed proposals include more frequent buses between key towns and new direct links to hospital services.

Detailed proposals include more frequent buses between key towns and new direct links to hospital services.

Local government

Changes are being proposed for Fenland bus services - here's what's planned

Norwood Avenue, March.

Norwood Avenue, March.

Cambridgeshire County Council

New traffic calming measures after 'frequent close calls' from cars cutting corner

This van is the latest to hit Stonea bridge - it happened last Monday, and has prompted campaigner James Fuller to renew calls for more safety measures at the site.

This van is the latest to hit Stonea bridge - it happened last Monday, and has prompted campaigner James Fuller to renew calls for more safety measures at the site.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Road safety campaigner accuses county council of 'institutional defensiveness'

Greater Anglia exec talks improvements to Cambridgeshire rail network

Cllr Chris Boden says the road infrastructure around Whittlesey cannot support any more housing developments.

Cllr Chris Boden says the road infrastructure around Whittlesey cannot support any more housing developments.

Fenland District Council

Councillor says 'legal and practical' tipping point reached for new homes

Westwood School in March is trying to make its pupils safer with the provision of pedestrian crossings.

Westwood School in March is trying to make its pupils safer with the provision of pedestrian crossings.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Whole town council gets behind MP's school road safety campaign

There are currently more than 6,000 potholes littering Cambridgeshire's roads.

There are currently more than 6,000 potholes littering Cambridgeshire's roads.

Cambridgeshire County Council

At least £500m needed to repair Fenland's soil-affected roads, says councillor

More than 680 nails have been installed on the embankment to help stabilise the King's Dyke crossing at Whittlesey, which has been partially closed since June 2024.

More than 680 nails have been installed on the embankment to help stabilise the King's Dyke crossing at Whittlesey, which has been partially closed since June 2024.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Full reopening date set for busy railway crossing after 18 months of works

Consultation on the future regeneration of Whittlesea railway station has been extended after the process suffered

Consultation on the future regeneration of Whittlesea railway station has been extended after the process suffered

Fenland District Council

Public consultation on station extended after 'technical glitches' with survey

March Society to find out latest national train travel news

March Society to find out latest national train travel news

News from railway to be discussed at event

Westwood Primary School has 750 pupils spread over two sites in Maple Grove, March, and MP Steve Barclay is calling for public support to get a pedestrian crossing to keep pupils safer.

Westwood Primary School has 750 pupils spread over two sites in Maple Grove, March, and MP Steve Barclay is calling for public support to get a pedestrian crossing to keep pupils safer.

Cambridgeshire County Council

WATCH: Residents asked to help keep pupils at primary school safer

Signs warning drivers about the state of the road surface were installed along Manea Road in September, now the county council says it is set to carry out repairs, but MP Steve Barclay says the work is not going far enough.

Signs warning drivers about the state of the road surface were installed along Manea Road in September, now the county council says it is set to carry out repairs, but MP Steve Barclay says the work is not going far enough.

Cambridgeshire County Council

MP Steve Barclay describes 'appalling state' of Fenland road

In October, the council launched a survey on how people use Whittlesea station to help unlock funding for station improvements.

In October, the council launched a survey on how people use Whittlesea station to help unlock funding for station improvements.

Cambridgeshire fenland

Have your say on options to improve 'vital Fenland gateway' station

Signs warning drivers about the state of the road surface were installed along Manea Road in September - since then the road has deteriorated further.

Signs warning drivers about the state of the road surface were installed along Manea Road in September - since then the road has deteriorated further.

Cambridgeshire County Council

County council is playing 'Russian roulette' with lives on Forty Foot

Two bus services that cost up to £100 per passenger to run are being axed to cut costs.

Two bus services that cost up to £100 per passenger to run are being axed to cut costs.

Local government

Bus service cuts confirmed as ‘tough choices have to be made'

The service is extremely costly to run.

The service is extremely costly to run.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Fenland bus service that costs more than £100 per passenger could be cut

Libby and Peter Townrow receive their award from Jonathan Denby, Greater Anglia's Head of Corporate Affairs. Credit: Greater Anglia.

Libby and Peter Townrow receive their award from Jonathan Denby, Greater Anglia's Head of Corporate Affairs. Credit: Greater Anglia.

Community volunteers recognised for brightening up Fenland rail stations

Chatteris Town Council has agreed to continue funding the Town Flyer bus service provided by FACT Transport. (Image: FACT)

Chatteris Town Council has agreed to continue funding the Town Flyer bus service provided by FACT Transport. (Image: FACT)

Chatteris Town Council

Good and bad news as councillors discuss town bus services

A Manea mum who suffered a tyre blowout after hitting a pothole has written official complaints about the state of Manea Road which is cracked almost the entire length and is full of potholes.

A Manea mum who suffered a tyre blowout after hitting a pothole has written official complaints about the state of Manea Road which is cracked almost the entire length and is full of potholes.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Fen road is 'pretty much disintegrated and leaving massive craters and potholes'

Whittlesea is earmarked for £3million of improvements, but what do you think those should be?

Whittlesea is earmarked for £3million of improvements, but what do you think those should be?

Fenland District Council

Share your views on a Fenland station to help shape its future regeneration

A volunteer who helps look after Whittlesea railway station has raised the issue of unfair train fares with the Combined Authority. (Image: Fenland District Council)

A volunteer who helps look after Whittlesea railway station has raised the issue of unfair train fares with the Combined Authority. (Image: Fenland District Council)

Campaigner highlights unfairness of train fares for town's travellers

All Saints Interchurch Academy artwork at March Station

All Saints Interchurch Academy artwork at March Station

Pupil's artwork

Fenland District Council

Primary school pupils unveil artwork

More than 680 nails have been installed.

More than 680 nails have been installed.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Councillor calls for important bridge crossing to open ahead of schedule

AI cameras have been installed at the Stonea bridge on the Sixteen Foot Road to gather data on Britain's second most bashed bridge.

AI cameras have been installed at the Stonea bridge on the Sixteen Foot Road to gather data on Britain's second most bashed bridge.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Resident questions use of AI cameras at country's second most bashed bridge

Travel Buddies trip

Travel Buddies trip

Fenland District Council

Travel project that has proved a hit expands to include train journeys

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority's Board is set to discuss ways to save local services, but it will come at a cost of other routes. Image: Stagecoach East.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority's Board is set to discuss ways to save local services, but it will come at a cost of other routes. Image: Stagecoach East.

Local government

Plans to save some bus services could see others cut

The King's Dyke Crossing has suffered cracking and has had temporary traffic lights on it since last summer.

The King's Dyke Crossing has suffered cracking and has had temporary traffic lights on it since last summer.

Whittlesey, Peterborough

Work to repair £32m bridge finally has a start date - but it could take 22 weeks

In April 2024, a campaign was launched to keep people off the train tracks in East Anglia.

In April 2024, a campaign was launched to keep people off the train tracks in East Anglia.

Trespassers disrupt rail services in Cambridgeshire

A605 through Whittlesey

A605 through Whittlesey

Fenland District Council

£220k needs to be found to keep project to build ‘essential’ town relief road alive

Alan Neville, Customer Engagement manager for Greater Anglia

Alan Neville, Customer Engagement manager for Greater Anglia

Public transport

Hourly train service between Peterborough and Ipswich delayed again

With fuel prices continuing to rise, we've broken down where you can find the cheapest pumps across Fenland

With fuel prices continuing to rise, we've broken down where you can find the cheapest pumps across Fenland

MAPPED: The top 10 cheapest places for fuel in Fenland

Train services through Cambridgeshire were stopped this evening due to trespassers on the railway at Manea.

Train services through Cambridgeshire were stopped this evening due to trespassers on the railway at Manea.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

BREAKING: Trespassers on railway stop train services in Cambridgeshire

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the railway

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the railway

200th anniversary of the railway - official commemorative bookazine on sale now

Stonea Bridge, near Manea, has been named as one of Britain's most bashed railway bridges.

Stonea Bridge, near Manea, has been named as one of Britain's most bashed railway bridges.

Fenland bridge one of Britain's most bashed railway bridges in 2023/24

Nine highways improvement schemes for Fenland will be discussed by the county council's highways and transport committee on October 1.

Nine highways improvement schemes for Fenland will be discussed by the county council's highways and transport committee on October 1.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Nine road schemes proposed for Fenland

1st Doddington Guides and Brownies at March Station, during their ‘Try the Train’ trip hosted by the Hereward Community Rail Partnership.

1st Doddington Guides and Brownies at March Station, during their ‘Try the Train’ trip hosted by the Hereward Community Rail Partnership.

Fenland District Council

'Try the Train' trip for local guides and brownies group

March rail station adopters, Adrian Sutterby and Max Mobius with the accreditation.

March rail station adopters, Adrian Sutterby and Max Mobius with the accreditation.

Recognition for March Rail Station 'adopters'

Two men were killed in the crash between a lorry and a double-decker bus at Wisbech St Mary.

Two men were killed in the crash between a lorry and a double-decker bus at Wisbech St Mary.

A47 Peterborough

Fatal A47 crash raises concerns over buses without seatbelts

Alan Neville spoke to the March Society.

Alan Neville spoke to the March Society.

Alan Neville from Greater Anglia Trains gave 'enthusiastic' talk

Commuters could see journey times slashed from 30 minutes under new plans to reopen southern sections of The Busway.

Commuters could see journey times slashed from 30 minutes under new plans to reopen southern sections of The Busway.

Journey times slashed under plans to reopen Busway South