Date: 27 October 2007 15:10


GUIDED BUSWAY ROAD WORKS ARE ON TRACK

Road works that have been in place because of construction of theGuided 
Busway are on track.

Cambridgeshire County Council is re-opening Station Road in Oakingtonlater 
today (Friday 26th October), on schedule. The road has beenclosed to all 
motor vehicles since July.

 Bob Menzies, Head of Delivery for the Guided Busway said, "Theconstruction 
work on Station Road has gone very well and we've got thejunction built for 
the Guided Busway. I'd like to thank local peoplefor their patience and
understanding during this closure. I'm pleased we've been able to stick to 
the schedule and get the road open when wesaid we would."

Construction work on the Guided Busway is progressing rapidly.Following the 
opening of Station Road the Council is now progressing towards Cambridge and 
starting work on the next busway junction onPark Lane, Girton (also known as 
Gatehouse Road).

Park Lane will be closed from Monday 29th October to all motorvehicles. 
There will still be access for cyclists and pedestrians. Theroad will 
re-open in late February 2008.

Mr Menzies added, "I know it is frustrating and inconvenient for localpeople 
to have to deal with these road closures but we are doing ourbest to get the 
work completed as quickly as possible. I'm sorry for the delays and 
diversions people face."

John Reynolds