Travel update in Nottingham 6 April - 13 May
Walking and cycling
The Bike Month Challenge
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!
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!
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.
Northern: Sunday (29/05) Sheffield-Nottingham, trains will not call at Dronfield. Rail replacement bus service between Sheffield - Chesterfield. Check Northern's website for more service update 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 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
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
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 - Saturday 7 May: Greyfriar Gate from Albion Street to Canal Street bus gate & Wilford Street junction
Road closure and lane closure on Greyfriar Gate for transformation scheme works
Saturday 7 May 8am-5pm: Adjacent to No. 2 Chippenham Road
Three-way traffic lights for Severn Trent Water works
Saturday 7 May - Sunday 8 May: Aspley Lane - outside Bluecoat School
Bluecoat School bus stop suspended and lane closure for City Fibre works
Saturday 7 May - Sunday 8 May: Nuthall Road junction Bells Lane, alongside Broxtowe Rise
Lane closures for City Fibre works
Saturday 7 May - Sunday 8 May: Woodhouse Way from junction Chatterley Parkway
Two-way lights for City Fibre works
Saturday 7 May - Sunday 8 May: Canal Street Middle Hill to London Road
Outbound road closure for road surfacing as part of transformation scheme
Sunday 8 May - Friday 5 August: Electric Avenue
Two-way lights for Openreach works
Monday 9 May - Wednesday 11 May: Broxtowe Lane junction Dulverton Vale
Three-way lights for City Fibre works
Tuesday 10 May 9.30am-3.30pm: Footway outside 49 Gregory Boulevard
Left hand lane closure on Gregory Boulevard towards Radford Road junction for Morrison/BT works
Tuesday 10 May - Thursday 12 May: Approx 34m from junction of Waverley Street, Forest Road East
Inside lane closure from number 12 to Vernon Arms for Severn Trent Water works
Thursday 12 May - Friday 13 May: Teviot Road, Hove Road, Andover Road
Stop/Go boards for telecomms 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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