Overview
The County Council is making a series of safety improvements along the Guided Busway. Following approval by the Highways and Transport Committee in June 2025, plans are in place to roll out fencing and safety barriers across the entire busway network.
Programme of work
The following pages provide details on the phased works plan of improvements. We will include our on-going safety work, planned maintenance and work progress.
Northern section
Northern Guided Busway improvements information relates to the stretch of network from Pagram Way, Cambridge (near Orchard Park) to St Ives Park & Ride.
Southern section
Southern Guided Busway improvements information relates to the stretch of network from Trumpington Park & Ride to Pagram Way, Cambridge (near Orchard Park).
Temporary speed reductions on the Guided Busway
From Monday 6 October 2025, a temporary speed limit reduction was introduced along the entire Guided Busway track. The speed limit has been lowered to 30mph for all buses using the busway and 20mph at crossing points. This speed limit is a temporary measure which will be in place until permanent fencing and barriers are installed. Work to install fencing between the Busway and the maintenance track is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. The speed limit will be reviewed as each section of fencing is completed.
A 15mph limit speed limit has been introduced on the maintenance track, the path used by riders, cyclists and pedestrians which runs alongside the busway. Motorcycles are not permitted to use the track, and electric bikes that exceed 15mph are no longer be permitted. These restrictions are being implemented in partnership with the police.
A commitment to safety
These improvements are part of the County Council’s commitment to health and safety on the Guided Busway. Whilst work is taking place, we’d like to remind people they must not trespass on the busway, and they must keep to the maintenance track or formal crossing points for their own safety.
Equality Impact
Equality Impact Assessments (EqIAs) are a tool we use to make evidence-based decisions about how we work. We have prepared an Equality Impact Assessment to support the decisions made on the fencing project.
Upcoming events
Join us, in person, at our drop-in event on Tuesday 25 November 2025, from 5.30-8.30pm, at Histon Baptist Church.
Residents of Histon and Impington are invited to come along and hear about the planned installation of separation fencing and to share views about proposals for a new crossing point.
We are committed to engaging on the review of formal crossing points and we shall be recommending to the Highways and Transport Committee that funding is allocated to install safe crossing points.
Frequently asked questions
We understand there is a lot of information regarding the improvements along the Guided Busway. Please visit our dedicated frequently asked questions webpage.
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