Cycling Routes Get Boost of £6.5 Million Amid Road Concerns

Cambridgeshire will get money for better walking and cycling routes. The government is providing £6.5 million for this project. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority will manage it, working with local councils.

Part of the funding arrived in December 2024, with an initial amount of about £1.6 million. The improvements should start within two years. Locals should find daily trips easier and more fun.

Another £4.9 million came in February 2025. This will build great walking and cycling routes, and councils will run community events and training. The funding will greatly help residents.

People are commenting on this news online. Some are happy about the investment, while others feel the money should fix roads instead. A few want existing routes properly maintained.

Some think cycling is not economically significant. Road repairs should be the main priority for funds. Several comments mention very poor road conditions, citing potholes as a danger to everyone.

The government is also giving money for road repairs. Councils will receive an additional £1.6 billion. This money will specifically address road maintenance and potholes, with less going to the walking and cycle infrastructure.