Here is your weekly travel update in Nottingham
22 May - 29 May
 Please continue to avoid non-essential use of public transport. You can reduce pressure on the public transport system and road network by:
- Working from home if you can
- Shopping locally and less frequently
- Walking and cycling if possible
If you have to travel by public transport please:
- Travel off-peak if you can
- Use contactless payment where possible
- Always wash/sanitise your hands frequently and before/after your journey
- Maintain a 2 metre distance where possible, including when waiting to board
- Use a face covering, if you can, when you will be close to others
Do not travel if you are showing any symptoms of Coronavirus For more information on Coronavirus symptoms and guidelines please visit https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Please check with your local operator before travelling for the latest information.
The latest travel updates
Please do not travel to holiday destinations for a weekend away this Bank Holiday.
🚆 Northern are running an hourly Nottingham - Sheffield rail replacement service
🚆 EMR have updated their current timetable, increasing services by 20%. Please check before traveling
🕒 EMR will be enforcing social distancing on board all trains, reducing capacity by 80%. Queues will be long so please reconsider if using the train is necessary
🏥 The pedestrian footbridge connecting QMC tram stop and the hospital will be closed for maintenance from 8am Saturday 23 May - 6pm Sunday 24 May. A signed diversion will be in place, please respect social distancing guidelines when using the lift
🚍 The Medilink replacement service will continue to operate this Bank Holiday Monday
🌞 Travel operators are continuing their current level of service this Bank Holiday Monday
 Active travel
Walking and cycling can be a great alternative to using public transport and cars as part of a daily commute to work. Active travel can provide many benefits:
- Enables better social distancing by putting you in control
- Improves cardiovascular health and reduces risk of many diseases
- Positive correlation between mental health and active travel. Active travel reduces stress and risk of depression by adding a moment of relaxation and excitement
- Benefits the environment and significantly improves air quality
For more information on the different cycling and walking services we offer, please visit our website.
Making the Switch - Electric Vehicle Study
Are you able to give half a day of your time to join an online focus group on electric vehicle purchasing?
The ideal candidate will:
- Be able to drive
- Be thinking about purchasing/leasing a vehicle in the next year
- Will not have experience with electric vehicles
- Able to join an online meeting with video and audio
If you would like to take part please share your interest here.
If you would like to take part but do not have the time to join the focus group you can participate in the study through this questionnaire.
 Upcoming Roadworks
Monday 20 April - TBC: Lace Market Car Park
Car park closed until further notice while urgent maintenance and repair works are carried out.
Monday 4 May - Wednesday 24 June: Wollaton Road
Lane closure from 320 Wollaton Road, across Crown Island to the junction with Canterbury Road due to gas mains replacements.
Monday 18 May - Wednesday 29 May: Castle Gate
Road closure from Hounds Gate to Stanford Street and Maid Marian Way.
Thursday 21 May - Saturday 23 May: Queens Drive/Portal Business Park
Lane closure between Castle Bridge Road and Wilford Road for traffic signal works.
Monday 25 May - Friday 29 May: Beechdale Road
Parking bay suspension from outside the old Beechdale Swimming Baths to opposite Enninsmore Gardens for development works.
Clifton Bridge A52
As traffic levels slowly begin to increase, be aware Clifton Bridge continues to operate under one eastbound and three westbound lanes. Highways England are continuing investigations.
For more information read more...
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