🌉 Latest update on Nottingham's new walking and cycling bridge

The 87metre, 175tonne bridge is now assembled and being thoroughly checked before a huge CC6800 crawler crane lifts it into place week beginning 10 November. The bridge lift is subject to the weather conditions and therefore an exact date or time cannot be confirmed.

Nottingham City Council will confirm areas that the public would be able to see the bridge lift. It is expected that the entire bridge lift process will take several hours, and Nottingham City Council and Balfour Beatty will share pictures and videos of the bridge lift once it is complete.

Once the bridge is lifted into place over the river, further work will take place before the bridge can be used, ramps, steps and hard and soft landscaping will need to be completed including paving, planting and lighting. The bridge is expected to open in Spring 2026.

Councillor Linda Woodings, Executive Member for Regional Development, Growth and Transport at Nottingham City Council, said “We’re getting to the really exciting part of the Transforming Cities funded bridge project as we gear up for the bridge to be lifted into place in early November.

As we approach this milestone and the final few months of works before the new bridge opens in the spring, I know that many local people are looking forward to using the new bridge for walks, runs, commuting by bike and many other leisure activities.”

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Tram and bus user survey

Our Tram and Bus User Survey for 2025 is now live until Sunday 16 November.

We would really appreciate your feedback on your experience of using trams and buses in the city, so that we can identify what is working for public transport in our city, and what could be improved.

The survey will take you up to 5 minutes to complete - thank you!

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FREE Dr Bike session Tuesday 21 October

£1.8million of transport funding for Nottingham

Funding allocated to make walking and cycling safer on Gregory Boulevard, continue popular cycling sessions and explore future projects

More than £1.8m of external funding will be invested in delivering walking and cycling improvements in Nottingham, thanks to the new East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA).

Nottingham City Council will discuss whether to officially accept the funding at its Executive Board meeting on 21 October.

It is proposed that the £1.3m of the funding will be used to deliver improvements along Gregory Boulevard between the A60 Mansfield Road and Noel Street. The scheme would form part of a wider network, creating better opportunities for walking and cycling along the Boulevards, the city centre and Sherwood.

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🚲FREE have a go cycling sessions - including for families over half-term

FREE cycling drop-in sessions with British Cycling. Come along and enjoy having a go at cycling, plus advice, guidance and confidence building to help adults and children ride a bike. You can get advice about equipment, where to ride, which bike size is best etc.

Monday 20 October 10-11am at Harvey Hadden - Women only
Monday 20 October 10am - 11am at Harvey Hadden - families
Monday 20 October 12noon - 1pm at Victoria Embankment - families
Monday 27 October 10-11am at Harvey Hadden - Women only
Monday 27 October 10am - 11am at Harvey Hadden - families
Monday 27 October 12noon - 1pm at Victoria Embankment - families

Let's get around safely as the nights draw in🌙

As the nights continue to draw in and with the clocks going back on Sunday 26 October - now is the time to make sure you have everything you need to stay safe when riding or walking after dark.

Cycling UK has some great tips around cycling in the dark such as having back up lights with you.

If you are looking for places to walk at night, the Go Jauntly app helps to map out routes across the city with lighting.

Grants available for Nottingham businesses - Up to £25k to add EV chargers, bike shelters and more 🔌

Stewarts of Trent Bridge are just one of the local businesses who have benefitted from grants from Nottingham City Council's Workplace Travel Service.

After successfully applying for and receiving a grant totalling almost £5,000, Stewarts were able to invest in two e-bikes, including a cargo e-bike to use for local deliveries, as well as two EV charging points.

What can grants help you to pay for?

Electric vehicle charging points and installation costs
Cycle parking and shelters
Staff shower, changing or drying facilities
E-cargo bikes or pool e-bikes for business use

Who can apply?

To apply, you must be a business, public sector organisation, charity or faith
group based in the Nottingham city boundary. If you're not sure, check using this map.

Do I contribute towards the cost?

For businesses of any size - the grant pays for 75% of the net cost
Public sector, charities, voluntary sector or faith groups - the grant pays
100% of the net cost

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