 NET will begin work to replace tram tracks on the Lace Market curve this Thursday, 29 April. This section of track, including the Lace Market tram stop, will be closed for the duration of the works, reopening on Tuesday 11 May.
The works were initially scheduled to take place this summer, but have been brought forward ahead of the further easing of Covid-19 restrictions, to minimise disruption to local businesses, passengers and visitors.
Tram passengers
- Lace Market tram stop will be closed from 29 April until 10 May inclusive
- Services from Hucknall and Phoenix Park will terminate at Old Market Square
- Services from Clifton South and Toton Lane will terminate at Nottingham Station
- A revised tram service will be in operation - latest information will be available at thetram.net?
A replacement bus service will be available, and customers are advised to allow extra time for their journey. The map below shows the bus stops that will be served by the replacement service.
Alternatively, it is approximately a 10-15 minute walk between the two stops.
Bus passengers
Bus services which normally travel up Fletcher Gate onto Carlton Street will be diverted onto Belward Street, Parliament Street and Maid Marian Way.?
Pedestrians and cyclists
Pedestrian access alongside the works area will be maintained at all times. As the road will be closed, cyclists are advised to follow the signed diversion or take a different route.
Motorists
A full road closure will be in place on Fletcher Gate, just above Pilcher Gate, and on Victoria Street, east of Bridlesmith Gate.
Cars will be able to access the Lace Market car park but will have to exit down Middle Hill.?Diversions, including access to Victoria Street, will be signposted.
Businesses
The NET team has informed local businesses and residents. Access will be maintained to all properties in the area at all times.
For more information and the latest updates visit NET's website.
Track at the corner of Fletcher Gate and Victoria Street ? believed to be one of the sharpest bends on a UK tram system - will be replaced to ensure tram services can continue to be provided safely and reliably.
The tracks for the first line of the tram network were laid more than 17 years ago, with services running on them since March 2004. Track replacement is a standard part of tram network maintenance, and some other older sections of the system have already been replaced.
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