Travel update in Nottingham 8 July - 15 July
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
Robin Hood Flexible Days Card
Nottingham bus and tram travellers can now bulk-buy individual days of multi-operator travel following the launch of the Robin Hood Flexible Days travel card!
They can be purchased at the Nottingham Tourism and Travel Centre on Smithy Row (under the Council House) or at www.robinhoodnetwork.co.uk
Read more about the launch here.
For more details about Robin Hood Flexible Days click 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.
Rail services 🚆
Engineering works
Northern: Engineering works affecting Leeds - Sheffield - Nottingham routes are taking place on successive weekends: 9/10 July, 16/17 July, 23/24 July, 30/31 July.
Buses will replace the journey between Sheffield - Nottingham. Please check Northern's website for more service information.
Please check with your operator for the latest information.
Bus services🚌
NCT: Timetable changes to some services from 19 June. Find out more here.
There might be disruption to services due to driver availability issues. Please check service providers for the most up to date 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
- Please keep windows open on buses
- Carry hand sanitizer with you to use regularly
- Plan ahead - avoid peak hours and routes
Roadworks
Sunday 8 May - Friday 5 August: Electric Avenue Two way lights for Openreach works
Monday 6 June - Friday 29 July: University Boulevard / Woodside Road Lane closure from Sports Ground for 58m onto Woodside Road for gas mains replacement works
Wednesday 22 June - Friday 17 July: Junction of Trowell Road / Glaisdale Drive Four way lights for full refurbishment of traffic signals
Wednesday 22 June - Monday 5 September: Wollaton Street outside 195 to 185 Off-peak lane closure for loading and deliveries to development works
Saturday 2 July - Sunday 10 July: Nuthall Road – Junction Stockhill Lane to Opposite 24 WEEKEND WORK ONLY. Lane closures for City Fibre works
Saturday 2 July - Sunday 10 July: Huntingdon Street junction of Cairns Street & Great Freeman Street WEEKEND WORK ONLY. Lane closure and multi-way signals for media board removal and replacement works
Monday 4 July - Monday 11 July: Alfreton Road outbound outside City care exchange, 361, opposite premier shop next to central refuge, outside Mawueena market & opposite Berridge Road East & Grundy Street Rolling lane closure for carriageway repair works
Friday 8 July - Friday 15 July: Lenton Boulevard junction of Derby Road Road closure (outbound only) for emergency Cadent Gas works
Saturday 9 July - Sunday 10 July: Meadow Lane outside 435 Two way lights for Severn Trent Water works
Saturday 9 July - Sunday 10 July: Bobbers Mill Road junction of Ashwell Gardens Temporary traffic lights for Western Power Distribution works
Sunday 10 July 7am-4pm: Castle Road from the junction of Castle Boulevard to the junction of Hounds Gate Road closure to facilitate The Queens Baton Relay for the Commonwealth Games 2022
Sunday 10 July 6am-3.30pm: Moor Bridge outbound from the junction of Hucknall Road to Hucknall Lane Road closure over the bridge for carriageway repair works with alternative route: Bestwood Road, right on to St Albans Road, straight on to Carey Road, right on to Hucknall Lane and back up to Moor Bridge
Sunday 10 July 9.30am-3.30pm: 114 Nottingham Road Two way lights to access overhead network cabling works
Monday 11 July 9.30pm-3.30pm: Meadow Lane outside 435 Lane closure for carriageway repair works
Monday 11 July - Thursday 14 July and Monday 8 August 9.30am-3.30pm: Western Boulevard from Aspley Lane to Radford Road Short duration lane closure for safe working area as work moves along providing essential tree maintenance works
Monday 11 July - Monday 5 September: University Boulevard/Woodside Road Lane closure from adjacent sports ground for 58m onto Woodside Road for Cadent Gas works
Wednesday 13 July - Friday 15 July: Haydn Road – opposite B.E Webbe self-storage Lane closure for carriageway repair works
Wednesday 13 July - Tuesday 26 July: Hucknall Lane – Opposite 239, Junction Lawton Drive Three way manned lights and pedestrian crossing 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 9 May 2022 - 31 March 2023: Hucknall Road Lane closures for the construction of new cycle route between Kersall Drive & Bestwood Road
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.
In the final phase they'll address the two larger western junctions, Nottingham Knight and Wheatcroft. Find more detailed information on National Highways website.
National Highways have published their latest newsletter. Click here to read about the changes they're making to improve the A52 Nottingham junctions.
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