To improve the safety and environment around Melbourn Primary School we are proposing a trial school street. This would be installed with an 18-month Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO). It will create a temporary pedestrian and cyclist zone on short section of Orchard Road during the school drop off and pick up.
Times of operation
Morning: 8.20am to 8.50am
Afternoon: 3.20pm – 3.50pm
Signposting School Streets
Road signs will be erected at either end of the School Street with the details of the closure. This will inform road users of the restriction.
Temporary barriers will signpost and help drivers navigate the initial launch period. The barriers can be moved for exempt drivers as required and will be fully removed outside the timed closures. Volunteer marshals will be on hand to advise drivers on alternative routes.
Exemptions
The following people are eligible for an exemption and can enter and leave the new School Street:
- residents located on the restricted street
- pupils, parents and carers who are Blue Badge holders
- carers of vulnerable residents who live on the restricted street
Additionally, blanket exemptions apply for:
- emergency services
- local authority school buses
- utility providers attending emergencies
- bin lorries
- postal and courier services
Our volunteer marshals will be able to assist with entry and exit at each access point. Please speak to them to inform them of your exempt status as required.
Have your say
We want to hear from Melbourn Road primary school parents, carers and local residents, about how best to make the area safer and cleaner.
We will be hosting drop-in information sessions so you can ask any questions and share your thoughts. The planned sessions are:
- Friday 18 September 2026, 5 to 7pm Melbourn school fair
- Tuesday 22 September 2026, 8 to 10am Melbourn Primary, Orchard Road entrance
- Wednesday 30 September 2026, 3 to 5 pm Melbourn Primary, Orchard Road entrance
Come and let us know your thoughts.
If you can’t make a session in person you are welcome to contact us at school.streets@cambridgeshire.gov.uk.
