City centre car park to be partially closed for two weeks of works
It’s so that resurfacing works can be carried out
Newnham Street car park in Ely will be partially closed while it is resurfaced(Image: Google)
A car park in Ely city centre will be partially closed for resurfacing. Works are scheduled to start at Newnham Street car park on Monday, March 16, and are expected to last for two weeks.
The free car park will remain open during the works. Sections will be closed off so that contractors can carry out the resurfacing works.
East Cambridgeshire District Council has said that the early morning restrictions still apply. Other restrictions such as the short and long stay times will not be enforced while the work is completed.
The car park with be completely closed on Monday, March 30, while the entrance to Nuthold Lane by the Highflyer pub is resurfaced.
Bill Hunt, district councillor with responsibility for infrastructure, said: “We appreciate this may not be convenient for residents and we apologise, however, the resurfacing work ensures the car park will operate at its best for all users.
“We feel it is vital we provide easily accessible free parking in our city centre to help boost our local economy and ongoing maintenance ensures this can continue.”
Businesses and residents who are directly affected have been contacted by the contractors to ensure everyone is fully informed in advance of the work. The work is scheduled to be completed by April 1, ahead of the Easter holidays.