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'There's one part of Cambridge's travel network I hate more than any other – here's why'

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17.01.2025

Few things turn me into a grouchy, grumpy, grumbly person – but Cambridge roads are guaranteed to give me a Hulk-like personality makeover. I've lived in Cambridge for nearly six years, getting around on two feet, two wheels, and four wheels, travelling to every part of the city and its suburbs.

There is one part of Cambridge's travel infrastructure that I have come to loathe above all else. If I could wave a magic wand and sort it out tomorrow, I would – the only problem being that I'm not decided what a better solution would be.

I am talking about the underpass at the roundabout which connects several of Cambridge's busiest roads: Newmarket Road, East Road, and Elizabeth Way. The roundabout which cars use to navigate the junction is fine, except during rush hour, when the roads are a nightmare anyway.

But the underpass, supposed to be an easier way for pedestrians and cyclists to get around, is my personal circle of hell. Legally, I could use the road alongside cars – but I don't fancy taking my chances on

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