Travel update in Nottingham 15 April - 22 April
 Walking and cycling
Changes to the Highway Code
Changes to the Highway Code came into force on 29 January. For the official updates, please find them here.
Updates on mobile phone use
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. See the updates here.
 Public transport
📢 Welcome to Nottingham Contactless! 📢
This week Nottingham rolled out the first Oyster-style contactless ticketing system in the country outside of London, Nottingham Contactless!
The new Tap & Go option is available across Nottingham City Transport buses, Linkbuses operated by CT4N and NET trams. You can tap on with contactless bank cards or phones throughout the day and only pay one adult daily charge capped at the best fare for their travel. Read more about it here!
Staying safe
We advise that you continue to wear face coverings (unless exempt) on public transport and in other indoor spaces. If you travel, follow the safer travel guidance.
Bus services🚌
EASTER WEEKEND SERVICES: Please check timetables and service updates before you travel this Easter Weekend.
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 🚆
EASTER WEEKEND SERVICES: Some services are expected to be busy this weekend, please check your journey before travelling.
CrossCountry: There is some disruption to services. Check CrossCountry's website for the latest information.
EMR: Engineering works will cause some disruption to services travelling between Liverpool Lime Street and Nottingham/Norwich over Easter Weekend. Services are expected to be busy. Please check your journey on EMR's website before travelling.
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 14 March - Friday 20 May: Alfreton Road junction of Gregory Boulevard & Radford Boulevard
Four way lights for traffic signal refurbishment
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
Thursday 7 April - Sunday 19 June: Canal Street outside the Courts
Lane closure as needed (from 9.30am each day needed) for construction works for the courts
Saturday 9 April - Monday 18 April: Nuthall Road
Weekend lane closure for road crossing (and if needed footway to divert pedestrians) for City Fibre works
Monday 11 April - Thursday 24 April: Bestwood Park Drive at the junction with Beckhampton Road
Multi-way lights for Western Power Distribution works
Tuesday 12 April - Tuesday 19 April: Sellers Wood Drive, junction Brook Close
Three way lights for City Fibre works
Saturday 16 April 10am-3.30pm: Edwards Lane
Three way lights for City Fibre works
Sunday 17 April - Monday 18 April: Near junction of Crocus Street and Waterway Street West
Three-way lights for telecoms works
Tuesday 19 April 9.30am-3pm: Dale Street junctions with Belvoir Hill & Sneinton Hollow
Four-way lights for essential roadside tree and branch maintenance works
Tuesday 19 April 9.30am-3pm: Radford Road
Two-way lights for Openreach cabling works
Wednesday 20 April 9.30am-3pm: Sneinton Dale Junction with Highcliffe Road
Three-way lights for essential roadside tree and branch maintenance works
Thursday 21 April 9.30am-3pm: Roundabout at junction of Oakdale Road, Sneinton Dale, Linton Rise, Cardale Rise and Watson Avenue
Five-way lights for essential roadside tree and branch maintenance works
Thursday 21 April - Wednesday 5 May: Sellers Wood Drive, outside Aldi, junction Dogwood Ave, junction Hoewood Road
Three-way lights for City Fibre 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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