A major Cambridge junction will soon close to build a Dutch-style roundabout, impacting traffic for six months.

The roundabout, which will give priority to pedestrians and cyclists over cars, is the first one of its kind in the UK.

But traffic could be much heavier in the area as both of the Queen Edith's Way exits will be closed 24/7 for about 29 weeks.

The roundabout is near Addenbrooke’s Hospital as well as The Perse Upper School and Long Road Sixth Form College, which could create traffic chaos in the morning rush hour and other peak times.

Work is set to be carried out on the layout of the new roundabout from September 9. This will affect Queen Edith's Way, Fendon Road, Mowbray Road and the surrounding areas.

Cambridgeshire County Council have estimated that the roadworks won't be complete until April 2020.

A "Dutch-style" roundabout will come to Cambridge next year

The council confirmed that vehicle and pedestrian access will be maintained for all residents who live just off the roundabout or on Queen Edith’s Way.

Temporary traffic lights will control vehicle flow over the roundabout between Fendon Road and Mowbray Road to allow for a safe working area, whilst pedestrian and cyclist access will be maintained throughout the work.

Stagecoach buses will also be affected by the roadworks, with Citi 1, Citi 2 and 16A buses being disrupted for the entire duration of the roadworks.

The Citi 1 bus and 16A buses will continue to serve Addenbrooke's, but will not stop on Fendon Road but will serve outbound bus stops only on Queen Edith’s Way.

Stagecoach bus services will be affected by the closure

The Citi 2 bus, however, will not serve Addenbrooke's during the roadworks, with passengers needing to change to the Citi 1 bus to get to the hospital.

More information on how Stagecoach bus services will be affected can be found here.