Nottingham traffic and travel updates: Friday 23 October

Nottingham tram services have resumed following a major technical failure which forced the withdrawal of all services last night.

NET has confirmed five cancelled departures affecting this morning’s rush hour.

The operator’s new 06:00 update confirms trams are serving all stops, although two of its usual 32 peak-time trams are unavailable.

On the roads, a major weekend closure of the A52 westbound Gamston Link Road at Wheatcroft begins at 20:00 tonight, while overnight restrictions continue on the A1 near the Nottinghamshire–Lincolnshire border.

Maid Marian Way remains a significant source of congestion, with Nottingham City Transport continuing to warn of severe delays and short-notice cancellations.

Rail passengers face some early-morning timetable alterations today, while a reduced Nottingham–London service is planned for Sunday.

Trams – services resume after network-wide failure

Nottingham Express Transit has confirmed that trams are serving all stops again following Thursday night’s major technical failure.

NET withdrew all tram services at 22:04 last night after experiencing significant communications problems.

The operator said services had been withdrawn for safety reasons.

NCT buses were accepting tram tickets, with passengers advised to use alternative bus routes from the city centre.

In a fresh update issued at 06:00 today, Friday 23 October, NET confirmed that services had resumed across the network.

NET said its teams were closely monitoring the systems following the technical failure.

Five tram departures cancelled this morning

Although services have resumed, NET reports that two trams are unavailable for this morning’s peak.

The operator has confirmed the following cancelled departures:

These are confirmed Friday morning cancellations, rather than departures carried forward from an earlier service notice.

NET says 30 of its usual 32 peak-time trams are available.

Passengers travelling through Nottingham Station and other intermediate stops should check their individual departure times, as the cancellations will affect services along the routes.

Tram lifts and parking

NET reports that the Station Street lift at Nottingham railway station is operational.

At Queen’s Medical Centre, the tram platform lift is operational, but the A52/Science Road lift remains out of order.

Hucknall Park and Ride also has reduced parking capacity until Sunday 25 October because of planned maintenance.

Roads and motorways

M1, A1, A46 and A52

No major new collision or emergency closure affecting Nottinghamshire’s strategic road network has been independently confirmed in the available early reports.

A52 Wheatcroft – major weekend closure begins tonight

Part of the A52 westbound Gamston Link Road at Wheatcroft junction will close from 20:00 tonight, Friday 23 October, until 06:00 on Monday 26 October.

National Highways confirms that the closure is required for utility diversion work ahead of the reconstruction of Wheatcroft and Nottingham Knight junctions.

The closure affects the westbound carriageway at Wheatcroft.

The eastbound carriageway is not included in the advertised weekend closure.

Signed diversion routes will be in place throughout the weekend.

National Highways says the work is part of preparations for the main junction improvement programme, which is expected to continue until spring 2029.

Lane closures and a temporary 40mph speed limit also remain part of the traffic management around Wheatcroft.

The closure is particularly relevant to drivers travelling between the A46, Bingham, Gamston, West Bridgford and Nottingham.

Motorists should allow additional time, particularly if travelling through the area during the weekend.

National Highways warns that closure arrangements can change at short notice. National Highways – A52 Wheatcroft closure and diversion map

A52 westbound – M1 junction 25 to Spondon

The current overnight lighting improvement programme between M1 junction 25 and Spondon Roundabout reaches its scheduled completion today.

National Highways has been closing the A52 westbound between 20:00 and 06:00 on weeknights.

The restrictions also affect access around Cole Lane, Victoria Avenue and Borrowash Road.

The programme involves replacing roadside lighting with LED equipment.

The latest published schedule lists Friday 23 October as the end of this phase.

The overnight closure was scheduled to finish at 06:00 this morning, although its removal has not been independently confirmed.

Further restrictions are planned around M1 junction 25 next week. National Highways

A1 – overnight closures near Newark and Grantham

National Highways continues its resurfacing programme on the A1 near the Nottinghamshire–Lincolnshire border.

A1 northbound between the A52 Barrowby junction and Long Bennington is subject to overnight closures.

The current programme runs from Friday 16 until Monday 26 October, with restrictions scheduled between 20:00 and 06:00.

Additional overnight closures affect the Gonerby entry and exit slip roads on Thursday 22 and Friday 23 October.

Signed diversions are provided.

These restrictions are particularly relevant to motorists travelling between Newark, Grantham and the A52.

The closures are scheduled roadworks rather than emergency incidents. National Highways – East Midlands maintenance and A1 closures

Maid Marian Way – severe congestion warning continues

The demolition of the former Broad Marsh NCP car park remains a significant source of traffic disruption in Nottingham city centre.

The temporary contraflow continues to operate on Maid Marian Way, with restricted road capacity and temporary traffic signals.

Nottingham City Transport continues to warn that the works have caused severe congestion across the city centre and surrounding roads.

Its current service notice states that buses are experiencing severe delays and short-notice cancellations.

City-centre bus diversions

NCT’s temporary stopping arrangements remain in operation.

Turquoise 77/C, 78/A/B and 79/B services enter the city via 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.

These services do not serve their normal stops on Maid Marian Way, Broad Marsh, George Street, Fletcher Gate or Victoria Centre.

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

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

The arrangements will remain throughout the demolition works. Nottingham City Transport

Daybrook – lane closures causing bus delays

NCT continues to warn of delays because of lane closures at Daybrook.

The restrictions affect:

• Lilac 25
• Grey 53, 54 and 55
• Lime 58

The warning was introduced on Tuesday 20 October and remains active.

The operator has not provided a confirmed completion date.

Passengers travelling between Nottingham, Sherwood, Arnold and surrounding areas should allow additional time.

Bilborough – Cockington Road daytime closure

Resurfacing works continue on Cockington Road between Brindley Road and Trowell Road.

The road is closed between 08:00 and 17:00 today, with weekday restrictions continuing until Friday 30 October.

There are no works scheduled for Saturday 24 or Sunday 25 October.

Pink 28 and Orange 35 remain diverted.

Pink 28 terminates at Burnside Green rather than completing its normal route through Bilborough.

Orange 35 diverts via Trowell Road, Glaisdale Drive, Burnside Road and Bracebridge Drive.

Stops on Cockington Road, Birchover Road, Stotfield Road and Bilborough Road cannot be served during the works.

Western Boulevard – final scheduled night of closures

Overnight resurfacing continues on Western Boulevard towards Queen’s Medical Centre and Clifton.

Tonight is the final scheduled night of the current closure programme.

Grey 53 departures from Arnold at 05:10 and 19:05 on weekdays are affected.

The services divert via Nuthall Road and Aspley Lane before returning to Western Boulevard.

The Newlyn Drive and Western Boulevard/Bluecoat School stops towards Clifton cannot be served by the affected journeys.

The current NCT notice remains listed through Saturday 24 October.

Cotgrave – Plumtree Road overnight closure

The current programme of overnight carriageway repairs on Plumtree Road in Cotgrave reaches its scheduled final night.

The road closes between 20:00 and 06:00, affecting Green 12/C.

Buses divert between Gamston and Cotgrave via the A52, Stragglethorpe Road and Main Road.

Stops around Tollerton Park, Nottingham Airport and Cotgrave Lane cannot be served during the restrictions.

The current notice remains listed through Saturday 24 October, with the overnight programme scheduled until Friday 23 October.

Ruddington – High Street bus stop closure

Today is the final scheduled day of the High Street bus stop closure in Ruddington.

Green 9, 10 and 10C are affected.

Passengers should use Ruddington Green for services 9 and 10, or Kirk Lane for service 10C.

The restriction affects the bus stop rather than the whole High Street.

Kirkby-in-Ashfield – emergency closure expected to finish

An emergency road closure remains listed on Alexandra Street in Kirkby-in-Ashfield.

trentbarton says the restriction affects threes 3C.

The diversion is expected to remain in place until 16:00 today, Friday 23 October.

Stops on Alexandra Street, Marlborough Road and St Andrews Street cannot be served.

The reopening has not yet been independently confirmed. Trent Barton

Ilkeston – Charter Fair road closures continue

Road closures remain in operation around Ilkeston town centre for the annual Charter Fair.

The restrictions continue until Monday 26 October.

Trentbarton services affected include ilkeston flyer, my15, the two, 31, 32, 33 and 34.

Ilkeston Market Place stops 1 to 5, Queen Street and South Street are unavailable.

Alternative stops are available on Albert Street and Derby Road, depending on the service.

Passengers should allow additional time while the fair is operating.

Long Eaton – overnight closures reach scheduled end

Overnight restrictions around Tamworth Road, Harrington Bridge and Old Sawley are scheduled to finish today.

The closures have operated between 22:00 and 06:00 on working nights.

Trentbarton’s skylink Nottingham and selected my15 services have been affected.

Skylink Nottingham has been diverting via Draycott Road, the M1 and A50, missing stops including Sawley Square and Sawley Marina.

The published programme ends on Friday 23 October, although the reopening has not been independently confirmed.

Other continuing roadworks and bus disruption

Lowdham Roundabout: Long-term construction continues as part of the A614/A6097 improvement programme. Delays remain possible for Pathfinder 26.

Bingham: Dunsmore Avenue roadworks continue to affect Pathfinder 90, which is diverting via Chapel Lane in both directions.

Bramcote: Roadworks on Thoresby Road and Derby Road continue to affect NCT 18A.

Seller’s Wood Drive: Cadent Gas works continue until Friday 30 October, affecting Yellow 69 towards Snape Wood. Services towards Nottingham operate normally.

Derby Road: Roadworks continue to affect NCT 18, Orange 34/C, 35/A/B, 36 and University hopper 903. The Triumph Road stop towards Nottingham remains closed.

Ilkeston Road: Works at the Triumph Road junction continue to affect Pink 28 and 30.

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

Rail – early-morning alterations and weekend disruption

East Midlands Railway continues to operate an amended Intercity timetable.

The operator increased its service to 96% of the planned timetable on Monday 19 October, restoring several Nottingham–London departures.

There are also specific engineering alterations affecting today’s services.

Derby to London – early departure altered

The normal 04:14 Derby to London St Pancras service was scheduled to depart at 04:42 this morning.

The train was scheduled to run up to 33 minutes later than usual throughout its journey.

This alteration applies to the Tuesday-to-Friday early-morning services during the current engineering programme.

London to Nottingham – late-night changes

There are further changes to late-night trains tonight.

The 23:35 London St Pancras to Nottingham service is scheduled to depart London at 23:36.

It will depart Kettering earlier than usual at 00:55 and run up to three minutes earlier through to Nottingham.

The 23:04 London St Pancras to Derby service will also run to an amended timetable.

These changes are associated with engineering works at several locations on the EMR network.

Matlock to Cleethorpes

The 19:41 Matlock to Cleethorpes service will terminate at Market Rasen tonight.

A replacement bus will continue from Market Rasen to Cleethorpes.

This is the final scheduled day of the current engineering programme affecting the service.

Unplanned rail disruption

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

However, National Rail’s live disruption results could not be fully retrieved, so a complete Friday morning departure check has not been established.

Sunday 25 October – reduced Nottingham to London timetable

Passengers travelling between Nottingham and London on Sunday face a reduced timetable because of engineering work.

EMR confirms that work between London St Pancras and Cricklewood, together with further restrictions between Chesterfield and Sheffield, will affect services.

Only one train per hour will operate between Nottingham and London St Pancras.

A separate hourly service will operate between Sheffield and London.

Passengers should check their journeys before travelling. East Midlands Railway

Other Sunday rail alterations

The 08:30 Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly service will run later between Sheffield and Manchester because of engineering work between Chesterfield and Sheffield.

There are also changes to services between Lincoln and Matlock, with the 09:26 Lincoln departure terminating at Ambergate and the 11:41 Matlock departure starting from Ambergate. No replacement buses are planned for those affected sections.

Looking ahead – further A52 closures next week

National Highways has also announced a new programme of overnight closures on the A52 between Bingham and Barrowby.

The restrictions begin on Monday 26 October and continue in stages through November.

The first phase affects the route between Saxondale Roundabout and Grantham Road at Whatton.

Further phases will affect sections towards Bottesford and Barrowby.

The closures are scheduled overnight between 20:00 and 06:00, with signed diversions using the A1 and A46 via Newark.

Lay-bys between Bingham and Barrowby will also close continuously from 13:00 on Monday 26 October until 06:00 on Saturday 7 November.