Peterborough City Council announced on February 20, 2026, that work is starting to transform the area around the railway station in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. The project aims to create better walking and cycling links between the station and the city centre to make the journey safer and easier for residents.
This first stage, known as City Link, focuses on the Queensgate roundabout where workers are removing two underground pedestrian tunnels. These subways will be replaced with new footpaths at street-level, a rain garden, and 49 new trees to improve the look of the local area.
The improvements are being paid for by a £48 million grant from the government Levelling Up Fund. The council is working on the project alongside the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, Network Rail, and LNER.
People travelling through the city should expect some disruption until March 4, 2026, due to temporary road closures and changes to bus routes. Diversions will be clearly signed to help drivers and pedestrians get around the construction site while the new paths are built.
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