Wisbech Access Strategy

• As part of the Fenland Local Plan, Wisbech is set to gain over 3,500 new homes and around 2,500 new jobs before 2031.
• As Wisbech grows, the existing roads will become more crowded
• The Local Growth Fund has allocated £9.5m to fund a package of road improvements to ease the pressure, which will enable Wisbech to grow

Improving the roads around Wisbech is expected to:

• improve the safety of the local roads and reduce accidents
• tackle traffic and delays, both at the locations of the improvements and the knock-on effect through Wisbech
• support the ambitions for housing, jobs and economic growth in the area

The proposed improvements are:

• a roundabout where Elm High Road meets Weasenham lane
• adding extra lanes to the existing roundabout where Elm High Road meets the A47
• replacing the staggered crossroads on the A47 at Broadend with a roundabout

The Full Business Case is being prepared for the improvements.

On the current timetable, the project will be completed in late 2022.

We welcome comments or suggestions at any time: please use our Contact Us form to get in touch with the transport team.

Find out more about Local Growth Fund projects.