Urgent repairs are set to take place on the A612 Colwick Loop Road after £75,000 in emergency funding was secured following sustained campaigning and strong feedback from local road users.
The A612 is one of the busiest routes in the area, carrying thousands of vehicles each day between Nottingham and communities to the east. In recent months, sections of the carriageway have deteriorated significantly, with deep potholes and severe surface damage creating hazards for drivers and cyclists and increasing the risk of vehicle damage.
Local Conservative county councillor for Carlton East, Mike Adams, who met directly with highways officers to press for urgent action, has welcomed the confirmation of funding.
Cllr Adams said:
“This investment is the result of residents and road users speaking up and making it clear that the condition of the A612 was simply not good enough. I want to thank everyone who raised concerns, reported defects and shared their experiences. Their voices have made the difference.
“I have been working closely with highways officers to ensure this stretch was prioritised, and I am pleased that we have now secured £75,000 in emergency funding to get these repairs underway. This intervention will tackle the worst sections and make the road safer for everyone who relies on it.”
Temporary warning signs were installed earlier this week as the severity of the defects became increasingly clear. The confirmed funding will now allow priority resurfacing works to be carried out to address the most damaged areas of the carriageway.
The emergency allocation forms part of the county council’s wider programme to respond to winter damage and rising pothole reports across Nottinghamshire. While this investment will address the most urgent issues on the Colwick Loop Road, further long-term maintenance work across the network is planned through the council’s broader highways improvement programme.
Cllr Adams added:
“This is a positive step forward. It shows that when the community works together and highlights issues constructively, action follows. I will continue to work with residents and the highways team to ensure our roads receive the attention they need.”
Residents are encouraged to continue reporting potholes and road defects through the county council’s official reporting system so that further issues can be logged and prioritised.
