Mill Road bus gate fines begin March 11 after water main delays

Cambridgeshire County Council has announced that fines for non-exempt vehicles using the Mill Road bridge bus gate will commence after a series of delays due to a burst water main. Initially set to begin on March 11, enforcement was briefly suspended as repair work diverted traffic over the bridge. The phased approach to the bus gate restriction, initiated in December, aimed to allow drivers time to adjust before fines were implemented. Cllr Neil Shailer emphasized that the council intends to enforce this measure fairly, allowing exemptions for certain vehicles, including those of Blue Badge holders. The council plans to monitor compliance and has set up a process for drivers to appeal fines or apply for exemptions. Longer-term improvements for the Mill Road area are also anticipated, pending funding and community engagement.