The parkways
- Fletton Parkway (A1139): from the A1(M) at junction 17 across the south of the city.
- Frank Perkins Parkway (A1139): the eastern side, past Stanground and Fengate.
- Nene Parkway (A1260): the west side, through Orton and Longthorpe.
- Soke Parkway (A47): across the north of the city.
- Paston Parkway (A15): north towards Werrington and Glinton.
Tell us the parkway, which way you were heading and the last junction or roundabout you passed.
If you break down on this road
- Get off the road if the car still moves: hard shoulder, lay-by, slip road or verge.
- Hazards on, everyone out on the side away from traffic, and behind the barrier if there is one.
- Can’t get out of a live lane? Keep your seat belt on and call 999.
- Call us with the road, the direction and the nearest junction, marker post or lay-by.
FAQ
Straight answers
There is no hard shoulder. What do I do?
If you can, get onto a slip road, a verge or the next junction. If the car stops in a lane, put the hazards on and, only if it is safe, get out and behind the barrier, then call 999 before calling us.