Nottinghamshire traffic and travel updates: Friday 30 October

The A52 maintenance programme between Whatton and Bottesford continues this evening, with another overnight closure in both directions.

There is a weather warning in place until 10 am for dense fog to the East. 

Further restrictions are planned on the A52 westbound near M1 junction 25.

In Nottingham, Maid Marian Way remains a significant congestion concern, while new roadworks are scheduled in West Bridgford and a daytime closure in Loughborough will affect South Notts 1 buses.

Rail passengers face altered early-morning services between Derby and Nottingham, and major engineering works will affect trains between Nottingham and Norwich this weekend.

Roads and motorways

M1 – further restrictions tonight

Several additional restrictions are scheduled between 20:00 tonight and 06:00 on Saturday 31 October.

These include lane closures on the M1 northbound between junctions 25 and 26, around Trowell Services.

The southbound exit slip road at junction 25 is also listed for closure.

Separate roadworks information lists overnight restrictions affecting the northbound entry and exit slip roads at junction 26.

These are planned works rather than emergency closures. Their implementation remains subject to confirmation.

M1, A1, A46 and A52

The latest accessible National Highways-derived incident information, updated at 05:38, reported no active full closures on the M1.

An A52 check updated at 05:25 also reported no active full closures.

The latest A1 information, updated at 04:29, showed no emergency incident closures, although planned roadworks remained listed.

No major new collision has been independently confirmed on Nottinghamshire’s strategic road network.

Motorists should check National Highways live traffic updates before travelling.

A52 – overnight closures between Whatton and Bottesford

The second phase of the A52 maintenance programme between Bingham and Barrowby continues tonight.

National Highways confirms that the section between Grantham Road at Whatton and Grantham Road at Bottesford is scheduled to close overnight in both directions.

The restrictions began on Thursday 29 October and are programmed for three nights, between 20:00 and 06:00.

The works involve drainage improvements, safety barrier inspections, vegetation clearance and other maintenance.

A signed diversion operates via the A46 and A1 through Newark.

The current programme is:

Lay-bys between Bingham and Barrowby remain closed continuously until 06:00 on Saturday 7 November.

The programme is weather-dependent, and closure dates may change.

A52 – further closure near M1 junction 25

National Highways has also scheduled an overnight westbound closure between Bardills Roundabout and M1 junction 25.

The restriction is advertised for Friday 30 October as part of the A52 roadside lighting improvement programme.

Works are generally scheduled between 20:00 and 06:00.

The closure could affect motorists travelling westbound towards the M1 from Nottingham.

Drivers should follow the signed diversion if the closure proceeds.

A1 – overnight closures near Grantham

Further restrictions begin tonight on the A1 near the Nottinghamshire–Lincolnshire border.

National Highways confirms that the Harlaxton entry and exit slip roads and lane one of the A1 southbound are scheduled to close overnight.

The restrictions operate between 20:00 tonight and 06:00 Saturday.

Additional closures are planned over the weekend.

On Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November, the A1 northbound between Stamford and Harlaxton is scheduled to close overnight.

The works form part of the continuing resurfacing programme between Foston and Little Ponton.

Signed diversions will be provided.

West Bridgford – new roadworks scheduled

Two new traffic management schemes are listed as beginning today.

Compton Acres

Multi-way temporary traffic lights are scheduled on Compton Acres from Friday 30 October until Monday 2 November.

The restrictions are associated with highway works being carried out by Nottinghamshire County Council.

The published programme lists the works beginning at 08:00 today.

Adbolton Lane

Cadent Gas works are also scheduled to begin on Adbolton Lane today.

Multi-way temporary traffic signals are listed, with the programme continuing until Friday 20 November.

Both schemes are scheduled works. Their installation has not yet been independently confirmed this morning.

Nottingham – Maid Marian Way congestion continues

The demolition of the former Broad Marsh NCP car park continues to affect traffic through Nottingham city centre.

Nottingham City Transport maintains its warning that the works have caused severe congestion across the city centre and surrounding roads.

The operator says services are experiencing severe delays and short-notice cancellations.

This is an ongoing network warning rather than confirmation of individual cancellations this morning.

City-centre bus diversions

The temporary stopping arrangements remain in operation.

Turquoise 77/C, 78/A/B and 79/B services use Talbot Street, Shakespeare Street and North Church Street before terminating on Burton Street alongside The Cornerhouse.

Outbound journeys towards Strelley and Bulwell depart from Burton Street stop T7.

Navy 1, 4 and 48/A, together with Pathfinder 90, are not serving Maid Marian Way stop M5 towards the city centre.

Red 45/B passengers should use stop M2 outside Nottingham Lighting Centre instead of the stop near The Salutation.

These changes will remain until the demolition works are complete.

NCT current service updates

Loughborough – South Notts 1 diverted today

A new daytime road closure affects South Notts 1 today.

Meadow Lane in Loughborough is scheduled to close between 08:00 and 15:30 on Friday 30 October.

NCT confirms that South Notts 1 will divert via Hoton and Cotes, using the A60 and A6006.

Stops in Stanford-on-Soar and on Station Road in Loughborough cannot be served.

Passengers travelling between Nottingham, Gotham, East Leake and Loughborough should check their usual stops before travelling.

The closure is scheduled for today only.

Arnold – final scheduled day of Killisick Road resurfacing

Daytime resurfacing works continue on Killisick Road.

The restrictions operate between 08:00 and 18:00, with today the advertised final day.

Lime 58 is diverted in both directions.

Towards Killisick, buses travel via Beechwood Road, Coppice Road, Howbeck Road and Gleneagles Drive.

The reverse diversion operates towards Nottingham.

Stops at Spinningdale, Cedar Grove and Oakdale Road cannot be served during the works.

The reopening has not yet been confirmed.

Seller’s Wood Drive – gas works scheduled to finish

Cadent Gas works on Seller’s Wood Drive are scheduled to finish at 18:00 today.

Yellow 69 towards Snape Wood remains diverted via Ravensworth Road and Camberley Road.

Stops on Hoewood Road and Catherine Close, together with Aldi, cannot be served in the affected direction.

Yellow 69 towards Nottingham city centre operates normally.

The operator has not yet confirmed that the works will finish on schedule.

Other continuing bus disruption

Roadworks on Thoresby Road and Derby Road in Bramcote continue to affect NCT 18A, which is diverted via Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Vale, Woodside Road and Brook Road.

At Lowdham Roundabout, construction continues as part of the A614/A6097 improvement programme. Delays remain possible for Pathfinder 26.

Roadworks on Derby Road in Nottingham continue to affect NCT 18, Orange 34/C, 35/A/B and 36, together with University hopper 903.

The Triumph Road stop towards Nottingham remains closed.

On Ilkeston Road, works at the Triumph Road junction continue to affect Pink 28 and 30.

Blue 40A continues to terminate at the Radiotherapy stop at City Hospital because Linden Way remains closed.

Ilkeston – daytime diversions continue

trentbarton confirms that roadworks on Stanton Road continue to affect services in Ilkeston.

Both Cavendish Road stops are suspended between 09:30 and 15:30 until Friday 6 November.

The operator says ilkeston flyer will not serve Cotmanhay during the affected hours.

Service 31 is also affected by the stop closures.

Trentbarton current travel alerts

Trams – latest NET position

NET said at 6 am:

The following tram departures are cancelled:

06:49, 07:15, 09:07 from Hucknall

08:01, 08:23 from Toton

06:19, 07:25, 07:48 08:10 from Phoenix

06:32, 07:15, 08:15, 08:37 from Clifton

There will be trams departing 7 minutes before and after these times

Tram lifts

NET’s latest accessibility information reports that the Station Street lift at Nottingham railway station and both monitored lifts at Queen’s Medical Centre are operational.

Rail – early-morning Derby to Nottingham service altered

Engineering works continue to affect East Midlands Railway services.

The normal 05:21 Derby to Nottingham train was scheduled to depart Derby at 05:51 this morning.

The train is operating to an amended timetable because of overnight engineering work between Long Eaton and Derby.

It is also scheduled to omit Beeston.

Passengers travelling to or from Beeston should use alternative services.

Today is the final scheduled day of this particular alteration. East Midlands Railway

London to Nottingham – late-night alteration

There is an important difference between tonight’s arrangements and those earlier in the week.

The 22:35 London St Pancras to Nottingham service is scheduled to run significantly later than usual tonight.

The replacement bus arrangements that affected this service between Monday and Thursday are not listed for Friday.

Passengers using the service should check the revised arrival time before travelling.

Early-morning alterations to services from Derby and Sheffield towards London also remain listed for today.

Major weekend rail disruption – Nottingham to Norwich

Passengers travelling between Nottingham and Norwich face significant disruption this weekend.

Engineering work between Peterborough and Cambridge North will close the railway through Ely on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November.

EMR confirms that no trains will operate between Peterborough and Norwich.

Direct replacement buses will run between Peterborough and Norwich without intermediate stops.

Passengers travelling to intermediate stations will need to use other operators’ services.

The restrictions affect EMR’s Liverpool Lime Street–Nottingham–Norwich route.

CrossCountry services between Birmingham and Cambridge or Stansted Airport will also be affected, with replacement buses between Peterborough and Cambridge.

Passengers travelling from Nottingham towards Peterborough, Ely, Cambridge or Norwich should check their journeys before setting out this weekend.

Wider rail disruption

No major new unplanned incident affecting Nottingham, Mansfield, Worksop, Newark or Retford has been independently confirmed in the available early reports.

However, complete live departure boards could not be verified at 06:05.

This should not be interpreted as confirmation that every service is operating normally.

Looking ahead – Sunday 1 November

Several further restrictions are scheduled.

Derby Road in Eastwood will close between 20:00 on Sunday 1 November and 06:00 on Monday 2 November.

The closure is required for maintenance works being carried out by Nottinghamshire County Council.

Trentbarton’s rainbow one service will be affected, with the Derby Road and Park Avenue stops unavailable during the restrictions.

The A1 northbound overnight closure between Stamford and Harlaxton is also scheduled to continue over the weekend.

On the railway, replacement buses will operate between Peterborough and Norwich on both Saturday and Sunday.