Scheme overview
The A141 and St Ives Improvements Study is a project to look at improving travel along the A141 corridor and around St Ives and Huntingdon. The purpose of the scheme is to improve the way people can get about and support sustainable growth locally.
Where is the project currently?
The A141 and St Ives Improvement Scheme Outline Business Case (OBC) was finalised in October 2026 and reports the findings of the technical work completed to date. Following the 2025 consultation, aspects of the scheme have informed the development of the emerging Hybrid Package 4. However, Hybrid Package 4 remains subject to further review, consultation and design development. Proposals may change as the scheme progresses.
Why is the scheme important?
The A141 is the main road between the Fens and Huntingdon. It is a critical part of the Huntingdonshire transport network and a vital gateway into and out of the district.
The A141 creates easy connections to:
- A14, A1, A1123, B1090, A1096 and A1307 roads
- Fenland towns and villages
- St Ives
- Earith
- local quarries
- RAF Wyton
- UK’s main travel corridors
- other areas of future local development.
Understanding the scheme
Next steps
We will be commencing early works prior to entering the Full Business Case (FBC) stage to help assist with preliminary design and feasibility. These early works help ensure the emerging design incorporates consultation feedback and survey data. They also veryify what is practically feasible. This ensures future design work is based on accurate, up-to-date site information.
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) is currently exploring funding options for the Full Business Case (FBC) stage of the scheme.
We are working to carry out topographical surveys across the study area to support the next stage of design. As part of this work, landowners may be contacted to seek permission to access land where necessary.
It is important to note that the design is not yet confirmed as the consultants are developing the evidence to support the design development. They need surveys to understand the site and help shape and develop the scheme.
Surveys will also take place within the public highway where possible and we will work to minimise disruption. To facilitate some of these surveys, temporary traffic management will be required at various locations along the corridor.
Public consultation
Public consultation report 2025
The report provides a summary of the consultation activities undertaken, as well as the feedback received from stakeholders and the public. This feedback will be taken into account in the next iteration of the design. Further consultation is planned at the Full Business Case stage. At that point, members of the public will have another opportunity to provide input on the scheme.
Any subsequent progression to a FBC would be dependent on funding availability and future governance decisions.
Additional surveys will help to refine the preliminary designs and support the development of the FBC.
We would like to thank everyone who took the time to participate and share their views. Your input has played an important role in shaping the report. You can view the full report below.
2025 consultation information
The information and dates in this section reflect the position at the time of the public consultation and are now out of date. The project programme has since been revised. Updated timings will be published in due course.
The second public consultation on the next phase of proposals has now closed. We are grateful to everyone who shared their views on the A141 and St Ives Travel Network Improvements - Updated Package.
Below is further information about the proposals. Please note that the consultation has now closed and the survey is no longer available.
Online webinar
An online webinar was held on Thursday 6 November 2025. Watch the recording below.
Please note that the consultation has now closed. Any advice in this recording about how to give feedback no longer applies.
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In person events
Four in person consultation events were held across Huntingdon and St Ives between October and November 2025.
Exhibition
We held an unstaffed exhibition throughout the consultation, at our New Shire Hall office in Alconbury. Visitors were able to view the proposals and give feedback.
Get in touch
The latest consultation has now closed. If you have any general questions about the proposed scheme please email TalkA141@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or telephone 0345 045 5212.
