Travel update in Nottingham 1 April - 8 April
 Walking and cycling
Platinum Jubilee Portrait Benches along NCN 6
Who would you like to see immortalised in laser-cut steel? Sustrans are installing a portrait bench along the National Cycle Network Route 6 in Nottingham as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebration.
To have your say on which three local heroes from the last 70 years will be chosen for this location, please click here!
The website is open now and closes on 11 April. Once nominations have closed there will be a public vote to decide the three heroes.
Updates to rules on using mobile phones
From Friday 25 March rules in The Highway Code came into force making any hand-held use of a mobile phone while driving illegal, except in limited circumstances.
You must not use a device in your hand for any reason, whether online or offline. The law applies if you are:
- supervising a learner driver
- stopped at traffic lights
- queuing in traffic
- driving a car that turns the engine off when you stop moving
- holding and using a device that’s offline or in flight mode
There are exceptions, such as if you need to call 999 or 112 in an emergency or making a contactless payment in a vehicle that is not moving.
See the updates here.
Changes to the Highway Code
Changes to the Highway Code came into force on 29 January. For the official updates, please find them here.
 Public transport
Staying safe
We advise that you continue to wear face coverings (unless exempt) on public transport and in other indoor spaces. If you need to travel, follow the safer travel guidance.
Bus services🚌
There will be some disruption over the next three to four weeks to some of our older real time signs at bus stops, while we migrate these signs to a new transmitter. For live bus times, please check directly with your local operator. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Rail services 🚆
CrossCountry: There is some disruption to services. Check CrossCountry's website for the latest information.
Please check with your local operator before travelling for the latest information.
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
🚨🚧 Major disruption 🚧🚨
Monday 14 March - Friday 20 May: Alfreton Road / Gregory Boulevard
Temporary signals and lane closures for works to upgrade the signalised junction. Lane closures will be restricted to off-peak working to reduce impact on rush hour traffic. Find out more here.
Roadworks
Monday 28 February - Saturday 2 April: Parkview Road
Three-way lights and pedestrian crossing for traffic management works
Monday 28 February - Wednesday 6 April: Lenton Boulevard
Southbound carriageway closure from Derby Road junction to Willoughby Avenue with diversion for Western Power Distribution works
Monday 14 March - Friday 20 May: Alfreton Road junction of Gregory Boulevard & Radford Boulevard
Four way lights for traffic signal refurbishment
Tuesday 22 March - Sunday 10 April: Nuthall Road, junction Whitemoor Avenue
Two-way lights from Albert Avenue to outside Whitemoor Pub. and three-way lights junction Haslemere Road for City Fibre works
Weekdays - 9.30am-3.30pm, Saturday - 8am-6pm, Sunday - 9am-5pm
Monday 28 March - Sunday 22 May: Wollaton Vale, from junction with Parkside to junction with Derby Road
Lane closure southbound for Severn Trent Water works
Monday 28 March - Wednesday 13 April: Cinderhill Road opposite 15, and The Headstocks Pub
Two-way lights for City Fibre works
Monday 28 March - Sunday 2 April: Sneinton Dale, (Opposite) junction of Skipton Circus Avenue
Multi-way lights for UK Power Distribution
Monday 28 March - Sunday 10 April: Parkside, from outside 4 Parkside to No 26 Wollaton Vale
Two-way lights for Severn Trent Water works
Tuesday 29 March - Monday 4 April: Ruddington lane at the junction with Fieldway
Road closure for emergency Cadent Gas works
Wednesday 30 March - Wednesday 6 April: 450 Nottingham Road
Three-way lights for Cadent Gas works
Thursday 31 March - Thursday 7 April: Highcliffe Road
Two-way lights for UK Power Distribution works
Friday 1 April - Tuesday 5 April: Junction of Beckley Road, Over Coleby Road
Three-way lights for City Fibre works
Friday 1 April - Wednesday 6 April: Sneinton Boulevard
Two-way lights for UK Power Distribution works
Saturday 2 April 6am-1pm: Canal Street outside Castle Wharf House
Lane closure for transformation scheme works
Saturday 2 April 6am-1pm: Trent Street
Lane closure for transformation scheme works
Saturday 2 April - Sunday 3 April: 142A Alfreton Road
Two-way lights and pedestrian crossing to ley new service in footway
Sunday 3 April: Outside 12 Shakespeare Street
Lane closure for Severn Trent Water works
Sunday 3 April 9am-4.30pm: Outside 148 and 138 Porchester Road
Three-way traffic lights for Severn Trent Water works
Sunday 3 April 9am-4.30pm: Porchester Road between Thorneywood Mount & Cherrywood Gardens
Three-way traffic lights for Severn Trent Water works
Sunday 3 April 9am-3.30pm: Queen's Road
Lane closure for telecoms works
Sunday 3 April - Thursday 7 April: Sneinton Hermitage near junction of Thoresby Avenue
Two way signals for UK Power Distribution works
Monday 4 April - Friday 8 April: Wollaton Vale, between Arleston Drive & the Hemlock Stone
Two-way lights for telecoms installation
Monday 4 April - Monday 11 April: Nuthall Road, junction of Broxtowe Lane to Kelstern Close
Footpath closure and temporary bus stop for City Fibre works
Monday 4 April - Sunday 10 April: Mill Street, junction of Firecrest Way
Three-way lights for City Fibre works
Monday 4 April - Thursday 14 April: Outside 139 Bar Lane
Two-way lights for fibre installation works
Tuesday 5 April - Thursday 7 April: Outside Number 770 Woodborough Road
Two-way lights for Severn Trent Water works
Tuesday 5 April - Wednesday 13 April: London Road from junction of Cattle Market Road to opposite Fire Station
Left hand outbound lane closure for Western Power Distribution works
Wednesda 6 April - Friday 8 April: Squires Avenue, junction of Ravensworth Road
Three-way signals for ducting and connection works
Thursday 7 April - Monday 11 April: Colleygate Road junction with Felton Road
Traffic signals for sewer maintenance works
Friday 8 April - Monday 11 April: Percy Street, junction of Bar Lane to outside Murphy & Son
Two-way lights for fibre installation in carriageway
Friday 8 April - Thursday 14 April: Parkdale Road, near junction of Sunnydale Road
Two-way lights for UK Power Distribution works
Ongoing roadworks
Friday 23 July 2021 - Friday 22 July 2022: High Cross Street (city centre)
Road closure between Heathcoat Street and Western Street due to demolition works.
Monday 20 September 2021 - Spring 2022: Hucknall Road
Suspended bus lane for construction of new cycle route. No stopping between Tring Vale and Heathfield Road. Overnight resurfacing works begin Monday 7 March. For more information visit our webpage.
Monday 21 February 2022 - Wednesday 31 August 2022: Silverdale roundabout
Lane closures on Silverdale roundabout and approaches from the A52 and A453 for National Highways junction improvements. More detailed information on National Highways website.
Monday 21 March 2022 - Spring 2022: Church Street and Lincoln Street from Basford Road to David Lane
Road closure for cycle and pedestrian improvements. The next phase of the project proposed is Church Street and Lincoln Street from Basford Road to David Lane. Construction is likely to take place in two phases split by Cowley Street. Visit our webpage.
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