Foxton Level Crossing to Close Over Christmas Due to Deterioration

Drivers are advised of an upcoming seven-day road closure coinciding with the Christmas holiday. The A10 in Foxton, Cambridgeshire, will be shut down so that Network Rail engineers can replace a degraded level crossing road surface and deteriorated track. Significant usage by both road and rail traffic has led to the current level crossing and adjacent track reaching a poor state, necessitating train service slowdowns due to safety-related speed limits. This road closure is scheduled to commence at 22:00 GMT on Tuesday, 24 December, and conclude at 06:00 on Wednesday, 1 January. National Rail expressed optimism that these enhancement projects would reduce future road closures, thereby minimizing disruptions for both train commuters and motorists. Personnel will install a new, robust road deck at the Foxton level crossing, alongside a new pedestrian crossing deck, which will also be inaccessible during the Christmas period. Network Rail stated its intention to operate a fully-accessible minibus service for pedestrians requiring to cross the railway line. Furthermore, the rails traversing the level crossing will be replaced, along with 615 metres (0.6km) of track and four sets of points within the vicinity. Simon Milburn, infrastructure director for Network Rail Anglia, commented: “We’re really sorry for the disruption, but we need extended access to the level crossing to get this vital job done, and the roads and railways are typically quieter in the period between Christmas and new year. Once installed, the new level crossing decks and track will serve motorists, pedestrians and rail passengers for many years to come.” A clearly marked diversion route will be established for drivers using the A10 between Royston and Cambridge during the closure of Foxton level crossing. This alternative route will guide motorists onto the A505 between Royston and Duxford, and then onto the A1301 between Duxford and Trumpington. Additional closures for the A10 at Foxton are also planned for: For updates on Cambridgeshire news, refer to BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC disclaims responsibility for the content of external websites. Information regarding our approach to external linking is available.