Consultation starts today (Wednesday 1 July 2026) on a cross Cambridge project to reduce speeds and improve road safety.
New 20mph limits are proposed for several roads around the centre of the city. Over 100 people have been seriously injured across these routes since 2017.
This proposal follows on from widespread engagement to put in 20mph limits on roads across Cambridge in 2024. Since then, there has been a positive response from communities to more focussed proposals for new 20mph limits in residential areas including Orchard Park.
The roads where 20mph limits are now being put forward include routes where there was the most support for reduced speed limits, as well as several known accident locations.
20mph limits are proposed for the following roads:
- Barton Road (from Grantchester Road to Kings Road)
- Brooklands Avenue
- Chesterton Lane
- Chesterton Road (Mitcham’s Corner to Magdalene Bridge)
- Coldhams Lane (Cromwell Road to Brook's Road roundabout)
- Corona Road
- Croft Holme Lane (part of Mitcham’s Corner gyratory)
- East Road (and Grafton Centre service roads)
- Gonville Place
- Hills Road (Lensfield Road to Brooklands Avenue)
- Lensfield Road
- Milton Road (Mitcham’s Corner junction only)
- Newnham Road
- Northampton Street
- Queen's Road
- Trumpington Road (Trumpington Street to Brooklands Avenue)
- Trumpington Street (Mill Lane to Trumpington Road)
- Victoria Avenue (Mitcham’s Corner junction)
The consultation runs from 1 July to 5 August 2026. Review the map of the proposals and let us know your views via Appway by visiting: www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/cambridge20mph.
Councillor Alex Beckett, Chair of Cambridgeshire County Council’s Highways & Transport Committee, said: “There are far too many deaths and injuries on our roads. It’s clear that 20mph limits can make a huge difference in improving safety especially for our most vulnerable road users – children.
“We’ve taken on feedback from the past engagement and have created a bespoke scheme for the city. The revised proposals focus on routes where over 100 people have suffered serious injuries since 2017 and where 20mph limits would make a big difference in keeping people safe.
“I urge everyone to let us know their thoughts on the proposals as part of this consultation so we can understand the views of local residents, businesses and community groups and then make the best decision for everyone.”
A person is around five times more likely to be killed when hit by a motor vehicle at 30mph than at 20mph.
After the introduction of 20mph limits in areas of London, the number of children killed as the result of road traffic incidents in these areas reduced by 75% and the number of children injured on the road reduced by around 50%. Edinburgh recorded 20% fewer casualties and 22% fewer collisions in new 20mph zones.
After the statutory consultation on the proposed Traffic Regulation Order, the results will be reviewed by road safety officers and Councillors including the Cambridge Joint Area Committee. A decision on whether to go ahead with all, some or none of the proposals will be taken by the Highways & Transport Committee in the winter, with any changes to the roads made in early 2027.
