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Travel update in Nottingham 23 December - 6 January
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Merry Christmas
??Season's Greetings??

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Wishing you safe travels during this festive period. Let's all get from A to B safely. 

We will be back with more Traffic and Travel news from 6 January.

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roadworks
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*??Upcoming Major Disruption Notice??*

*********Monday 9 January for around 12 weeks: A52 Derby Road between QMC roundabout and Priory roundabout**
*******Due to Cadent Gas upgrade works along Derby Road the westbound lane on the A52 at QMC roundabout will be closed. National Highways have specified a route diversion via the A6005 and Woodside Road to Priory roundabout. The diversion route will be signposted.

More information about the diversion here [ [link removed] ]. 

More information about the gas works on Cadent's website here [ [link removed]. ].

*Roadworks*

********Tuesday 3 January - Friday 6 January: In junction of Allendale Avenue and Ambleside Road **
******Four way lights for Severn Trent Water 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.

****************A52 Nottingham junctions (National Highways) End date: 2023/24
****************National Highways have identified junctions for improvement, see here [ [link removed] ].

Since Silverdale junction opened Sept 2022 National Highways identified an issue with traffic signals. 

Click here [ [link removed] ] to read National Highways newsletter about the changes they're making to improve the A52 Nottingham junctions.

Sustainable Transport News
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Walking and cycling

Nottingham e-scooter trial extended to 2024??

Nottingham’s e-scooter trial, which began in autumn 2020, will be continued until May 2024. The operator Superpedestrian, in partnership with Nottingham City Council, will be using the rest of the trial to focus on measures to improve the scheme further. 

Read more about it here [ [link removed] ].

*Nottingham set to welcome new e-bike hire scheme 2023!*

Electric bikes will be available to hire in Nottingham from spring 2023 thanks to a partnership between leading electric vehicle company Lime and Nottingham City Council.   

The new e-bikes feature


* Built-in front and rear lights – with rear lights that brighten when the bike brakes
* Increased motor power to help riders easily climb hills and restart their ride when stopped/stationary at red traffic lights or zebra crossings 
* A phone holder, allowing riders to easily navigate and follow directions without having to stop and check directions  
* Built-in baskets to help people carry shopping or bags  
* Range of 64km with batteries monitored by Lime to be charged when they run low

Read more about it here! [ [link removed] ]

New Nottingham Cycle Map!??

The new Autumn 2022 Edition of the Nottingham Cycle Map is ready!

If you would like a copy, please email your name and the delivery address to us at *[email protected]* and we will post a copy out to you. *Please note:* over the festive period, we will be unable to send out maps until 3 January. 

Alternatively, you can view the map online, here [ [link removed] ].

Winter Wheelers is HERE...there's still time to take part!

There's still time to take part [ [link removed] ] and win prizes! This December, if you ride your bike and encourage others to do the same, you could win anything from a pair of Loffi gloves to a brand-new bike or £750! 

There are a LOT of benefits to riding a bike, for example:

?? It’s great for your physical health and fitness

?? Riding is a mindful activity that can calm the mind and ease anxiety

⚡️ The exercise can supercharge your immune system

?? With the rising cost of living, riding a bike can save you money

?? You’ll enjoy a great night’s sleep

?? Switching cars for handlebars reduces carbon emissions

?? It’s fun!

*Register for Winter Wheelers* at lovetoride.net/nottingham [ [link removed] ] and find out more.

Colwick Country Park Access Improvements

The scheme includes a new multiuser path adjacent to Racecourse Road and widening/resurfacing of the existing paths around the southern and eastern edge of the West Lake. Read more here [ [link removed] ]. 

*The park will remain open* during construction and the works will be delivered in phases. Work commenced Tuesday 20 September and is expected to *last 18 weeks.*

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Public transport

*Bus services??*

£2 single bus fare on all Nottingham buses January-March 2023

Get around for £2 this winter! From *1 January to 31 March*, a single bus journey will cost no more than £2 on most routes across England, thanks to the government’s Help for Households campaign. All local bus operators in Nottingham are taking part in the scheme.

Read more about it here [ [link removed] ]. 

Christmas and New Year timetables

Operators will be running different services over Christmas and New Year. Please check with your operator before travelling and get from A to B safely. See below for Christmas timetable information:


* NCT [ [link removed] ]
* Trentbarton  [ [link removed] ]
* CT4N [ [link removed] ]
* Marshalls [ [link removed] ]
* Stagecoach [ [link removed] ]
* Kinchbus [ [link removed] ]

A new bus lane on the A610 

Bus services will benefit from the introduction of the bus lane and further bus priority measures. This scheme builds on existing improvements made along the A610 bus corridor. Read more about it here [ [link removed] ]. 

Construction starting on Bulwell Bus Station Jan 2023

We’re improving Bulwell Bus Station as part of our Transforming Cities programme to make using public transport even easier. In 2023 Bulwell Bus Station will get brand-new shelters with solar powered lighting to provide a better waiting environment for passengers. Read more about it here [ [link removed] ]. 

Robin Hood Flexible Days 

For more details about Robin Hood Flexible Days click here [ [link removed] ].

Did you know that you can purchase and top-up most of our Robin Hood products online or on the Robin Hood Ticketing app?

Tram services??

Christmas and New Year timetables

NET will be running altered timetables for Christmas and New Year. Please see NET's website for service information over the festive period [ [link removed] ]. 

Rail services??

??STRIKE ACTION??

More strike action is taking place over the festive period between *23 December to 3-4 and 6-7 January*. The advice is to only travel by rail if absolutely necessary during this time as severe disruption is expected, even on non-strike days.

If you are travelling by rail during this time, please *check with your operator* for the latest information and how the strikes will affect your journey. The main operators affecting Nottingham Station are listed below:   


* East Midlands Railway [ [link removed] ]
* Northern [ [link removed] ]
* Cross Country [ [link removed]. ]

*Disruption/Engineering works??*

*East Midlands Railway:* There are a number of minor service disruptions & changed train times across the EMR network over the next few weeks due to engineering works. The disruption will mostly affect early or late trains.

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More transport news
More Transport News

A look back on transport highlights of 2022⚡

As we come to the end of the year, we have been reflecting on our 2022 transport highlights! Take a look here [ [link removed] ]. 

Gritting and Winter Service Plan 

Winter is here and we are working to Keep Nottingham Moving safely during cold and icy conditions.  

Read about our Winter Service Plan here. [ [link removed] ]

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Over 4,000 streetlights replaced with new LEDs

We’re on track to replace 34,300 lights with new energy saving LED (light-emitting diode) sources. Nottingham City Council successfully bid for £7m from the Government’s Levelling Up fund, which will be used for this work. 
Read more about it here! [ [link removed] ]


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*Transport Strategy, Nottingham City Council, Loxley House, *

*Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG*

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