Travel update in Nottingham 26 August - 2 September
🚧 Major Disruption 🚧
Saturday 23 July - Sunday 28 August: Western Boulevard from Radford Road over the Bridge towards Wilkinson Street
Road closure in a south westerly direction and lane closure in a north east direction for major works to the structure of the bridge deck. Works progressing on programme, with the following restrictions in place:
- One lane remaining open northbound over the bridge heading towards the City Hospital
- Southbound lanes closed towards Beechdale and traffic diverted away from the area
- The main junction into Western Boulevard (Ring Road) coming down from St Leodegarius’s Church closed to traffic
Diversion 1: Nottingham Road – North Gate – Radford Road – Wilkinson Street, & vice versa
Diversion 2: Hucknall Road – Haydn Road – North gate, & vice versa
Read more here.
Lady Bay Bridge OPEN
Lady Bay Bridge was opened on Saturday 20 August. The bridge was closed in one direction for repairs following a road traffic collision.
March celebrating Ukraine's Independence Day 27 August
The route will be following:
Robin Hood Statue (Start 12 midday), Queen Street, Upper Parliament Street, Clumber Street, Pelham Street, Carlton Street, Goose Gate, Hockley, Across Lower Parliament Street, Gedling Street, Sneinton Market Place (End)
Roadworks
Wednesday 22 June - Monday 5 September: Wollaton Street outside 195 to 185
Off-peak lane closure for loading and deliveries to development 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 20 July - Friday 16 September: Hilcot Drive between Shepton Crescent & Harwill Crescent
Lane closure for installation of parking bays
Thursday 21 July - tbc: Woodborough Road junction with Querneby Road
Four way temporary works for emergency Western Power Distribution works
Monday 25 July - Friday 2 September: Junction of A609 Ilkeston Road / Radford Boulevard
Four way temporary signals with additional pedestrian crossing for full refurbishment of traffic signalised junction
Monday 25 July - Friday 9 September: Junction of A609 Wollaton Road / Russell Drive
Three way temporary signals with additional pedestrian crossing for full refurbishment of traffic signalised junction
Monday 22 August - Friday 2 September: Hucknall Lane – Junction Sandhurst Road to outside 189
Lane closure for City Fibre works
Monday 22 August - Sunday 4 September: Bagnall Road, Sycamore Rise & Babbington Drive
Four way signals for Cadent Gas works
Tuesday 23 August - Monday 29 August: At junction with Merchant Street
Closing lane on Main Street at junction with Merchant Street to excavate for electric works
Thursday 25 August - Thursday 1 September: Colwick Road between Ladysmith Street & Kimberley Street
Emergency two-way lights for emergency Cadent Gas works
Thursday 25 August - tbc: London Road outside the Fire Station
Emergency lane closure for urgent Western Power Distribution works
Tuesday 30 August - Thursday 1 September: Middleton Boulevard from Derby Road to Crown Island
Short duration lane closure for essential tree maintenance works
Ongoing roadworks
Friday 23 July 2021 - May 2023: 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 improvements
Lane closures for the construction of new cycle route between Kersall Drive & Bestwood Road.
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Next phase: Monday 1 August - Friday 3 September
24 hour inbound road closure between Bestwood Park Drive and Top Valley Way for 5 weeks. Night works for resurfacing will follow for 5 nights (20.00 – 06.00hrs) from 5 September 2022. Read more about these works on our page.
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.
Click here to read National Highways newsletter about the changes they're making to improve the A52 Nottingham junctions.
Walking and cycling
Cycle September starts next week! 🚲
For Cycle September, it doesn't matter if you ride every day or if you haven't been on a bike in years. There are so many benefits to be enjoyed from riding a bike, such as:
⚡️ Supercharged physical health – even a 10-minute ride boosts your immune system, improves cardiovascular health, and helps you live longer!
Improved mental health – riding a bike is a mindful activity that promotes the release of endorphins and can reduce the causes of depression
Reduced stress and anxiety - biking can calm the mind, improve self-confidence, and elevate your mood
🌍 Protecting the planet – reduce your carbon footprint by leaving the car at home
💰 Saving money – cut down on transport costs and car maintenance
Ride for 10 minutes or more, log your ride, and start earning points to win prizes and climb the leader boards. Register and find out more here.
Public transport
Price changes to Robin Hood cards and tickets
Some Robin Hood prices will change from Sunday 28 August 2022. This is due to cost pressures being faced by Robin Hood group operators, particularly fuel. Despite these pressures, the average cost increase is 1% and the maximum 4%, which is considerably lower than the current rate of inflation of over 10%.
Cards and tickets with price changes include:
- Adult Season card
- Adult PAYG fares
- Flexible Days card
- Adult on the bus tickets
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!
For more details about Robin Hood Flexible Days click here.
Did you know that you can purchase and top-up most of our Robin Hood products online or on the Robin Hood Ticketing app?
You can:
- Buy Season and PAYG cards online
- Top up any Robin Hood card online
- Top up any Robin Hood card on the app
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🚌
NCT: Timetable changes to some services from Sunday 28 August. 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
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