Travel update in Nottingham 20 - 27 August
 Walking and cycling
Have you 'looked up' yet?
As the end of the summer holidays draws closer, you may be running out of ideas to keep the kids entertained. Aimed at primary school aged children, the Look Up! Nottingham Adventure Trail is a free activity that will take you on a tour of the city centre via a series of questions and challenges.
You can take part using the Actionbound app, or pick up a paper map from the Tourism Centre off Old Market Square. Find out more.
Dr Bike - free bike health checks
Sustans is running a number of Dr Bike sessions next month. To book a slot select your preferred date:
Win prizes with Cycle September
Are you ready to roll for Cycle September? This September you and riders all around the world are invited to take part in the global bike challenge run by Love to Ride, however often you ride.
If you haven't been on a bike in years, it is the ideal opportunity to rediscover the joy of riding a bike. Already riding? Get your friends, family and co-workers enjoying all the benefits of riding a bike too.
Take your bike for a spin in this global competition, win prizes and help your workplace top the leaderboards! Get fitter, be happier, help save our planet – ride a bike for Cycle September!
Check out lovetoride.net/nottingham to register and start logging your rides as a workplace or as an individual.
Not sure where to ride? Give these beginner-friendly routes a try.
Step repair work - Redfield Road/Canal towpath
Repair work is ongoing at the steps leading from Redfield Road to the canal towpath. The steps are being reinstated, a handrail put in, and a ramp for cyclists installed. The steps will be closed while the work takes place, and path users are advised to use the next available junction around 400m further north, toward the city centre.
 Public transport
If you need to travel, follow the safer travel guidance.
Please check with your local operator before travelling for the latest information.
In line with Government guidance, it is recommended people continue to wear face coverings, unless exempt.
All operators in the city continue to clean vehicles thoroughly on a regular basis, and windows on buses will be kept open for ventilation.
- Use contactless payment methods where possible
- Keep wearing a face covering
- Carry hand sanitizer with you to use regularly
- Plan ahead - avoid peak hours and routes
Bus update
🚌NCT has confirmed some timetable changes taking effect from Sunday 29 August. A Sunday timetable will operate on Bank Holiday Monday (30 August).
Rail services
As a result of strike action there will be changes to EMR services until further notice. Reduced timetables will operate on the following Sundays:
Regional, Intercity and Connect routes affected - 22 and 29 August, 5, 12, 19 and 26 September.
Regional routes affected only - 3 and 10 October.
For more information visit EMR's webpage.
Roadworks
Monday 12 July - Tuesday 31 August: Waterway Street and Traffic Street (city centre)
Lane closure as needed due to striking of scaffolding.
Monday 26 July - Friday 27 August: Daleside Road (Sneinton)
Inside lane closure from Manvers Street to the roundabout at Trent Lane due to gas mains replacement works.
Thursday 29 July - Monday 6 September: Strelley Road (Bilborough)
Three way signals at the junction of Wigman Road and two way signals at the junction opposite St Levan Close to lay new fibre duct in the carriageway and footway.
Monday 2 August - Friday 27 August: Mansfield Road (city centre)
Multi way signals at the junction with Shakespeare Street due to traffic signal refurbishment.
Monday 2 August - Sunday 29 August: Radford Boulevard between Denman Street Central and Graham Street
Multiway signals to allow Western Power Distribution works
Wednesday 11 August - Monday 23 August: Bells Lane island at junctions with Broxtowe Lane, Eltham Drive and Rosslyn Drive
Five way temporary signals at head of each road for emergency excavation to repair cable fault
Thursday 19 August - Friday 27 August: Carlton Road, between Windmill Lane and Hooton Street
Temporary four way traffic signals in operation from 9.30am until 3pm each day to enable new duct to be laid in footway and carriageway
Saturday 21 - Sunday 22 August: Wollaton Vale and Sheraton Drive junction
Three way lights to enable City Fibre works
Sunday 22 - Tuesday 24 August: Hucknall Road/Rigley Drive
Sunday 22 August - three way lights and footpath diversion
Monday 23 - Tuesday 24 August - lane closure/road narrowing for telecom works
Monday 23 August - Wednesday 8 September: Canal Street
Resurfacing works between 9pm and 4am. Read more.
Monday 23 August: Manifold Gardens junction, Robin Hood Way
Three way traffic lights to allow replacement of defective manhole frame and cover
Monday 23 August - Monday 20 September: Bobbers Mill Road
Two way lights for Western Power Distribution works
Monday 23 - Wednesday 25 August: Wollaton Vale
Two way temporary lights outside Marks and Spencer for telecoms work
Thursday 26 - Friday 27 August: Trowell Road junction at Torvill Drive, and Trowell Road junction at Arleston Drive
Three way lights at Torvill Drive and Arleston Road junction to lay fibre duct. Note three way lights will be in operation again Tuesday 31 August - Wednesday 1 September
Western Power Distribution project
A major project to replace the 132kv cable on various roads in the city. This includes rolling road closures along the route to excavate, and install ducts and cables.
5 March - Saturday 28 August: Radford Boulevard
Road closure from the junction of Ilkeston Road to the junction of Glentworth Road.
Wednesday 11 August - Wednesday 15 September: Glentworth Road
Road closure in place between numbers 28 and 42
29 May - Saturday 28 August: Radford Road
Rolling lane closure from the junction of Radford Road to Mosley Street.
Ongoing roadworks
Monday 22 March - Autumn 2021: Valley Road (Basford)
We're carrying out works on the footpath that runs along Valley Road, including widening and resurfacing. A lane closure will be in place between 9.30am and 3.30pm. For more information visit our webpage.
Saturday 20 February - early September 2021: Nuthall Road/Western Boulevard junction
Some lane closures in place while resurfacing work is carried out. This is part of a scheme to improve traffic flow and bus journey times at this busy junction.
Friday 23 July - Friday 22 July 2022: High Cross Street (city centre)
Road closure between Heathcoat Street and Western Street due to demolition works.
Severn Trent Water replacement scheme
Severn Trent will be undertaking a scheme to replace water mains on various roads in the Forest Fields area from July 2021. This will include rolling road closures and parking suspensions in 100m sections to excavate and install new water mains in the highway.
11 August - 25 August: Bradgate Road
Road closure at the junction of Gladstone Street to the junction of Berridge Road.
16 August - 14 September: Stanley Road
Road closure at the junction of Berridge Road Central to the junction of Austen Avenue.
26 August - 12 October: Russell Road
Road closure at the junction of Gladstone Street to the junction of Gregory Boulevard.
15 September - 29 October: Leslie Road
Road closure at the junction of Gladstone Street to the junction of Gregory Boulevard.
15 September - 29 October: Wiverton Road
Road closure at the junction of Leslie Road.
13 October - 3 December: Burford Road
Road closure at the junction of Gladstone Street.
1 November - 25 November: Harcourt Road
Road closure at the junction of Gladstone Street to the junction of Laurie Avenue.
25 November - 11 January: Ewart Road
Road closure at the junction of Gladstone Street to the junction of Laurie Avenue.
6 December - 14 December: Beaconsfield Street
Road closure at the junction of Russell Road to the junction of Burford Road.
12 December - 21 January: Austen Avenue
Road closure at the junction Gladstone Street to the junction of Laurie Avenue.
12 January 2022 - 23 February 2022: Berridge Road Central
Road closure at the junction of Radford Road to the junction of Harcourt Road.
12 January 2022 - 23 February 2022: Berridge Road East
Road closure at the junction of Exeter Road to the junction of Harcourt Road.
24 January 2022 - 11 March 2022: Gregory Boulevard
Road closure at the junction of Premiere Road to the junction of Radford Road.
24 February 2022 - 2 March: Tissington Road
Road closure at the junction of Stanley Road to the junction of Harcourt Road.
14 March 2022 - 23 March 2022: Noel Street
Road closure at the junction of Gregory Boulevard to the junction of Bentinck Road and Mount Hooton Road.
Highways England Clifton Bridge repairs
Highways England is continuing to carry out works to repair and strengthen the A52 Clifton Bridge. Works are expected to finish autumn 2021.
Please allow extra time for your journey. For more information on the Highways England works at Clifton Bridge visit their webpage.
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