Travel update in Nottingham 29 April - 6 May
Walking and cycling
The Bike Month Challenge is coming! 1-31 May
Throughout May, you are invited to create teams to get outside and enjoy riding bikes, earn points and win amazing prizes. Invite your friends, family, colleagues, book club, you name it!
⚡️ Supercharge your physical health – even a 10-minute bike ride will boost your immune system, raise your heart rate, and improve strength
Improve your mental health – riding a bike can make you feel happier and more connected to your surroundings and less prone to depression than other forms of travel
Reduce stress and anxiety - any form of physical activity is good for reducing stress.
🌳 Make an impact on your environment – reduce your carbon footprint
🚲 Speed up journey times – with less time spent stuck in traffic, biking can help you arrive at your destination sooner with a smile on your face
Did someone say PRIZES?
You could win some great prizes just for riding your bike. From t-shirts and beanies all the way through to a £1,500 bike! If you register before the Bike Month Challenge begins on 1st May - you’ll be entered into the special prize drawing for £250!
Register now at lovetoride.net/nottingham
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 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. 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🚌
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.
EMR: Buses will replace trains between Nottingham and Lincoln on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 May due to engineering work. Please check your journey on EMR's website.
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
Electric Van Experience event |
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City firms urged to take advantage of free 30-day electric van trial
The Electric Van Experience (EVE) team are putting on an event on 5 May between 11am – 3pm outside the Arc Building at NG2 Business Park for participants to have an accompanied 10-minute test-drive in some of our vans on offer.
This service offers Nottingham businesses and organisations the opportunity to loan a fully insured electric van for 30 days along with the installation of a workplace charge point at zero cost. To qualify, you must be within the Nottingham City Council boundary.
To find out more information on the Electric Van Experience, click here.
To register your interest, please email [email protected].
🚨🚧 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 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
Thursday 21 April - Wednesday 5 May: Sellers Wood Drive, outside Aldi, junction Dogwood Ave, junction Hoewood Road
Three-way lights for City Fibre works
Wednesday 27 April - Tuesday 10 May: Crabtree Road junction Hoefield Road and Junction Hempshill Lane
Three-way lights for City Fibre works
Wednesday 27 April - Friday 27 May: Junction of Nuthall Road / Bar Lane / Melbourne Road
Four-way lights for full refurbishment of traffic signalised junction
Thursday 28 April - Saturday 30 April: Colleygate Road junction with Felton Road
Multi-way lights for sewer repair works
Thursday 28 April - Monday 2 May: Outside 229 to 239 Squires Avenue
Four-way lights for fibre installation works
Friday 29 April - Saturday 30 April: Haydn Road opposite B.E Webbe self-storage
Lane closure for carriageway repair works
Friday 29 April - Thursday 5 May: 80 Sneinton Hollows
Two-way lights for Cadent Gas works
Saturday 30 April - Sunday 1 May: 248 – 262 Huntingdon Street
Lane 1 closure for Cadent Gas works
Saturday 30 April - Sunday 1 May: Opposite 17 Bells Lane
Three-way lights for City Fibre works
Saturday 30 April - Sunday 1 May: Western Boulevard junction with Haslemere Road
Lane closure for City Fibre works
Sunday 1 May 9.30am-3.30pm: Queen's Road
Lane closure for telecoms maintenance works
Wednesday 4 May - Friday 13 May: Hoewood Road from Denholme Close to junction of Ravenworth Road opposite number 16
Denholme Close: three-way lights, Junction with Ravensworth Road: three-way lights, Opposite number 16: two-way lights
Thursday 5 May - Friday 6 May: Porchester Road junction with Daisy Road outside 210/212
Lane closure and temporary signals for carriageway repair 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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