A52 Nottingham junctions

Latest updates

• 02 January 2024

  Survey works – Nottingham Knight and Wheatcroft Junctions

  As we progress with our plans to improve Nottingham Knight and Wheatcroft junctions, we need to carry out some further ground investigation survey work. This is so we can understand the properties of the underlying ground. The results from these surveys will feed into our design to ensure optimal improvements are achieved at each junction. The survey works in the area that we’ll be conducting include boreholes and trial pits.

  When will this work take place?

  The survey works will start on the evening of Monday 8 January 2024 and take approximately 4 weeks.

  To minimise disruption to our customers, we’ll be working overnight from 8pm to 6am. We’ll be working 5 days a week, Monday to Friday, to complete the work as quickly as possible. During the day the carriageway will remain open as usual.

  What is the impact of these works?

  To accommodate these works we’ll carry out lane closures to the following junctions:

  • Nottingham Knight Junction, Monday 8 January to Tuesday 23 January 2024
  • Wheatcroft Junction, Monday 22 January to Thursday 1 February 2024

  How will the work affect traffic?

  To maintain a safe environment for our workforce and customers, we’ll be carrying out carriageway works under single lane closures.

  Please note, our planned works may be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Where possible, we’ll notify you if there are any changes to the schedule. 

  Find out more information

  To stay up to date with the latest traffic information in your area, we recommend motorists follow us on Twitter (@HighwaysEMIDs). If you’d like any further information about the A52 Nottingham junction improvement scheme, please:

  • Email: A52NottinghamJunctions@nationalhighways.co.uk
  • Telephone: 0300 123 5000

• 20 October 2023

  Survey works – Nottingham Knight and Wheatcroft Junctions

  We’re making good progress with our plans to improve Nottingham Knight and Wheatcroft junctions next year. As part of this, we’ll need to carry out survey work so we can understand the location of underground utility services such as gas pipes and electrical cables. This will help us understand if they need moving to accommodate our improvement work, which is due to begin autumn 2024.

  The survey work we’ll be conducting include; pavement cores, drainage surveys, trial holes, underground utility surveys and any other associated clearance works at both junctions along the A52.

  When will this work take place?

  The survey works will start on Tuesday 24 October 2023 and will be completed by Saturday 4 November 2023. To minimise disruption to our customers, we’ll work overnight from 8pm to 6am.

  We’ll be working 5 days a week, Monday to Friday, to complete the work as quickly as possible. During the day the carriageway will remain open as usual.

  How will the work affect traffic?

  To maintain a safe environment for our workforce and customers, we’ll be carrying out the work under single lane closures.

  Please note, our planned works may be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Where possible, we’ll notify you if there are any changes to the schedule. 

  Find out more information

  To stay up to date with the latest traffic information in your area, we recommend motorists follow us on Twitter (@HighwaysEMIDs). If you’d like any further information about the A52 Nottingham junction improvement scheme, please:

  • Email: A52NottinghamJunctions@nationalhighways.co.uk
  • Telephone: 0300 123 5000

• 27 June 2023

  A52 Nottingham Junction Improvements Update

  In May, we successfully completed all the necessary improvements to the smaller junctions along the A52. Our efforts were focused on improving traffic flow and the overall efficiency of the following junctions:

  • Bingham Road
  • Stragglethorpe Road 
  • Silverdale roundabout
  • Gamston roundabout

  These improvements were aimed at providing a smoother and safer journey for all road users.

  Public Engagement Event

  On Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 June 2023 we held an engagement event at Wheatcroft Garden Centre to share more information about our completed work and to listen to your feedback. We also used this opportunity to share our future plans for the larger junctions at Nottingham Knight and Wheatcroft. Over the course of these two days, we engaged in conversations with more than 200 customers. We also conducted a short survey, which has been evaluated to show the majority of respondents found the team were helpful, the venue was suitable and the information we provided was useful.

  Brochure

  We’ve produced a brochure that provides detailed information about the improvements we made to the smaller junctions. You can view the brochure here.

  Larger Junctions

  In Spring 2024, we’ll be holding another engagement event about our improvements to Nottingham Knight and Wheatcroft junctions. Until then, we’ll continue to refine our plans and engage with key stakeholders. We expect work to begin in Autumn 2024.

  Thank you for your continued support and participation in the A52 Nottingham junction improvement scheme.

  Find out more information

  To stay up to date with the latest traffic information in your area, we recommend motorists follow us on Twitter (@HighwaysEMIDs). If you’d like any further information about the A52 Nottingham junction improvement scheme, please:

  • Email: A52nottinghamjunctions@nationalhighways.co.uk
  • Telephone: 0300 123 5000

  You can also register to receive regular scheme updates by email, using the link at the right-hand side of this webpage.

• 31 May 2023

  A52 Nottingham smaller junctions scheme completion

  We’ve finished our improvements at the Gamston roundabout, which marks the completion of the second phase of the A52 Nottingham junctions improvement scheme. We thank everyone for their patience while this important work has been taking place.

  The Gamston roundabout opened for traffic on Tuesday 30 May 2023, following the installation of high-friction anti-skid surfacing which helps reduce stopping distance in adverse weather. Our improvements have included widening all three approaches to the roundabout to create extra lanes in order to reduce congestion and queuing. New traffic lights and a traffic-light controlled pedestrian crossing have been installed to improve safety, and a dedicated bus lane has been added on the roundabout to improve the flow of public transport. 

  Our work has also extended to Nottinghamshire County Council’s maintenance depot, with a new traffic light-controlled system at the exit to allow safer movement of their vehicles, plus a new maintenance lay-by to improve safety for their maintenance workers.

  Come along to Wheatcroft Garden Centre

  Members of our delivery team are going to be available on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 June 2023 in the car park of the Wheatcroft Garden Centre. We’ll be using our mobile public engagement unit, from 1pm to 5pm on Tuesday 13 June and from 10am to 5pm on Wednesday 14 June.  

  Feel free to come along to meet the team and ask any questions you may have about the improvements we’ve made at Bingham Road junction, Stragglethorpe Road junction, Silverdale roundabout, as well as at Gamston roundabout. You’ll also be able to find out our future plans for the two larger junctions at Nottingham Knight and Wheatcroft.

  Find out more information

  To stay up to date with the latest traffic information in your area, we recommend motorists follow us on Twitter (@HighwaysEMIDs). If you’d like any further information about the A52 Nottingham junction improvement scheme, please:

  • Email: A52smallerjunctions@nationalhighways.co.uk
  • Telephone: 0300 123 5000

  You can also register to receive regular scheme updates by email, using the link at the right-hand side of this webpage.

• 25 May 2023

  Gamston open for traffic update

  Last weekend, we successfully laid the high friction surfacing and white lining, bringing us a step nearer to completion of the improvements at Gamston.

  The new traffic signals system we’ve installed on the roundabout is going through a period of optimisation. For safety, we’ve kept the traffic management on during this time. We’re working closely with specialists to ensure the signals work correctly, so that once the junction opens for traffic, you’ll benefit from improved traffic flow. We’ve completed phase one of testing, and will carry out the second phase on Tuesday 30 May 2023.

  We thank you for your patience and will keep you updated should there be any significant changes.

  Find out more information

  To stay up to date with the latest traffic information in your area, we recommend motorists follow us on Twitter (@HighwaysEMIDs). If you’d like any further information about the A52 Nottingham junction improvement scheme, please:

  • Email: A52smallerjunctions@nationalhighways.co.uk
  • Telephone: 0300 123 5000

  You can also register to receive regular scheme updates by email, using the link at the right-hand side of this webpage.

• 11 May 2023

  Gamston roundabout upcoming closures

  We’re working hard to complete the second phase of the A52 Nottingham junctions improvement scheme as quickly and as safely as possible. We’ve continued to experience bad weather which has prevented us from carrying out the final white lining and high friction anti-skid surfacing during recent overnight road closures.

  To complete this work, we require two full overnight road closures. As the weather is forecasted to be clear on Saturday 13 May 2023, we’ll carry out the first part of this work. The road will be closed from 8pm and reopen by 6am at the latest. We’ve scheduled to complete the final part of this work on Saturday 20 May 2023.

  On Saturday 20 May, we're delaying the closure till 9pm, to accommodate football fans leaving the Nottingham Forest ground, to avoid causing traffic congestion in the area. As usual, the road will be open the following morning by 6am the next morning at the latest.

  Please note this work can be affected by bad weather and is therefore subject to delay. However, we’ll keep you updated of significant changes to these plans. We’re sorry for the inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your ongoing patience during this construction work. 

  As with the previous overnight closures at Gamston roundabout, the road will be closed at the points below:

  • Heading east, on the A6011 Radcliffe Road at its junction with Ambleside.
  • Heading north on the A52 Lings Bar Road, from the Tollerton Lane junction onwards.
  • Heading west on the A52 Radcliffe Road, from the Stragglethorpe Road junction onwards.

  Diversion routes for overnight closures

  A52 Westbound
  Road users travelling westbound on the A52 Radcliffe Road from the Stragglethorpe Road junction will be invited to join the A46 at the Saxondale roundabout, before driving south to Widmerpool, following the A606 Melton Road and then re-joining the A52 Gamston Lings Bar Road at the Wheatcroft roundabout. This route is not suitable for high sided vehicles over 14’ 6”.

  A52 Westbound for high sided vehicles
  High sided vehicles over 14’ 6” are invited to take the A46 from the Saxondale roundabout and travel south to the Dalby Interchange. From here, take the A6006 westbound to Rempstone, then follow the A60 northbound to re-join the A52 at the Nottingham Knight junction.

  Accessing the A6011
  To access the A6011 from a westbound direction, drivers are invited to join the A46 at the Saxondale roundabout, before driving south to Widmerpool to take the A606 Melton Road. Continue on Melton Road through West Bridgford and join the A60 London Road, then re-join the A6011 at Meadow Lane. This route is not suitable for high sided vehicles over 14’ 6”.

  Accessing the A6011 for high sided vehicles
  High sided vehicles over 14’ 6” wishing to access the A6011 from a westbound direction are invited to take the A46 from the Saxondale roundabout and travel south to the Dalby Interchange. From here, take the A6006 westbound to Rempstone, then follow the A60 northbound to re-join the A6011 at Meadow Lane.

  In all cases, the diversion route for eastbound traffic is the reverse of the above. We’ll put out advanced warning signs on the road ahead of all road closures.

  Find out more information

  To stay up to date with the latest traffic information in your area, we recommend motorists follow us on Twitter (@HighwaysEMIDs). If you’d like any further information about the A52 Nottingham junction improvement scheme, please:

  • Email: A52smallerjunctions@nationalhighways.co.uk
  • Telephone: 0300 123 5000

  You can also register to receive regular scheme updates by email, using the link at the right-hand side of this webpage.

• 24 April 2023

  Changes to open for traffic date at Gamston roundabout

  Unfortunately, the continued wet weather has interrupted our schedule for the last stages of work on Gamston Roundabout to install the final white lining and high friction anti-skid surfacing.

  Applying the surfacing is critical to improving safety on the road as it helps to reduce stopping distance and allows for greater control in adverse weather conditions. It’s important that we complete this work before removing any traffic management for the safety of our staff and all road users.

  To complete this work, we need two further full overnight closures, which will also be weather dependent. These full closures have been scheduled to take place on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 April 2023, from 8pm. The road will be open by 6am the next morning at the latest.

  We now expect to complete the work and open the road for traffic in early May.

  We apologies for any inconvenience caused and are working hard to complete the work as quickly and as safely as possible. We thank road users for their continued patience while we carry out this safety critical part of the improvements.

  As with the previous overnight closures at Gamston roundabout, the road will be closed at the points below:

  • Heading east, on the A6011 Radcliffe Road at its junction with Ambleside.
  • Heading north on the A52 Lings Bar Road, from the Tollerton Lane junction onwards.
  • Heading west on the A52 Radcliffe Road, from the Stragglethorpe Road junction onwards.

  Diversion routes for overnight closures

  A52 Westbound
  Road users travelling westbound on the A52 Radcliffe Road from the Stragglethorpe Road junction will be invited to join the A46 at the Saxondale roundabout, before driving south to Widmerpool, following the A606 Melton Road and then re-joining the A52 Gamston Lings Bar Road at the Wheatcroft roundabout. This route is not suitable for high sided vehicles over 14’ 6”.

  A52 Westbound for high sided vehicles
  High sided vehicles over 14’ 6” are invited to take the A46 from the Saxondale roundabout and travel south to the Dalby Interchange. From here, take the A6006 westbound to Rempstone, then follow the A60 northbound to re-join the A52 at the Nottingham Knight junction.

  Accessing the A6011
  To access the A6011 from a westbound direction, drivers are invited to join the A46 at the Saxondale roundabout, before driving south to Widmerpool to take the A606 Melton Road. Continue on Melton Road through West Bridgford and join the A60 London Road, then re-join the A6011 at Meadow Lane. This route is not suitable for high sided vehicles over 14’ 6”.

  Accessing the A6011 for high sided vehicles
  High sided vehicles over 14’ 6” wishing to access the A6011 from a westbound direction are invited to take the A46 from the Saxondale roundabout and travel south to the Dalby Interchange. From here, take the A6006 westbound to Rempstone, then follow the A60 northbound to re-join the A6011 at Meadow Lane.

  In all cases, the diversion route for eastbound traffic is the reverse of the above. We’ll put out advanced warning signs on the road ahead of all road closures.

  Find out more information

  To stay up to date with the latest traffic information in your area, we recommend motorists follow us on Twitter (@HighwaysEMIDs). If you’d like any further information about the A52 Nottingham junction improvement scheme, please:

  • Email: A52smallerjunctions@nationalhighways.co.uk
  • Telephone: 0300 123 5000

  You can also register to receive regular scheme updates by email, using the link at the right-hand side of this webpage.

• 17 April 2023

  Gamston roundabout planned completion date

  We’ve almost completed the second phase of the A52 Nottingham junctions improvement scheme. The recent run of bad weather, including storm Noa, has prevented us from carrying out some final planned work in the overnight road closures. The team is now focused on opening the roundabout for traffic on 24 April 2023. We’re sorry for the inconvenience this may cause.

  We’ll be carrying out the final work under lane closures only to ensure traffic can remain flowing at all times.

  When the junction opens, the temporary speed limit on the A52 eastbound will remain in place to allow safe access and egress while we’re demobilising the site compound.

  Where possible, we’ll keep you updated of significant changes. Thank you for your ongoing patience during this construction work.

  Find out more information

  To stay up to date with the latest traffic information in your area, we recommend motorists follow us on Twitter (@HighwaysEMIDs). If you’d like any further information about the A52 Nottingham junction improvement scheme, please:

  • Email: A52smallerjunctions@nationalhighways.co.uk
  • Telephone: 0300 123 5000

  You can also register to receive regular scheme updates by email, using the link at the right-hand side of this webpage.

• 24 March 2023

  Completion of work at Gamston roundabout

  We’re working hard to complete the final phase of our junction improvement works at Gamston roundabout. This will mark the completion of the second phase of the A52 Nottingham junctions improvement scheme.

  Due to the adverse weather conditions in the East Midlands earlier in March, our overnight crews were unable to install the new road surface materials for several nights and this has affected our planned schedule. This means we now expect to complete work at Gamston roundabout by Monday 17 April 2023. Please note, the date may be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

  Where possible, we’ll keep you updated of significant changes. Thank you for your ongoing patience during this construction work.

  We’ll continue to close the road at 8pm on Monday to Friday and open again the next morning by 6am at the latest. The road will remain open every Saturday and Sunday night. Our division route remains as follows:

  As with the previous overnight closures at Gamston roundabout, the road will be closed at the points shown in the image below.

  • Heading east, on the A6011 Radcliffe Road at its junction with Ambleside.
  • Heading north on the A52 Lings Bar Road, from the Tollerton Lane junction onwards.
  • Heading west on the A52 Radcliffe Road, from the Stragglethorpe Road junction onwards.

  

  Diversion routes for overnight closures

  A52 Westbound

  Road users travelling westbound on the A52 Radcliffe Road from the Stragglethorpe Road junction will be invited to join the A46 at the Saxondale roundabout, before driving south to Widmerpool, following the A606 Melton Road and then re-joining the A52 Gamston Lings Bar Road at the Wheatcroft roundabout. This route is not suitable for high sided vehicles over 14’ 6”.

  A52 Westbound for high sided vehicles

  High sided vehicles over 14’ 6” are invited to take the A46 from the Saxondale roundabout and travel south to the Dalby Interchange. From here, take the A6006 westbound to Rempstone, then follow the A60 northbound to re-join the A52 at the Nottingham Knight junction.

  Accessing the A6011

  To access the A6011 from a westbound direction, drivers are invited to join the A46 at the Saxondale roundabout, before driving south to Widmerpool to take the A606 Melton Road. Continue on Melton Road through West Bridgford and join the A60 London Road, then re-join the A6011 at Meadow Lane. This route is not suitable for high sided vehicles over 14’ 6”.

  Accessing the A6011 for high sided vehicles

  High sided vehicles over 14’ 6” wishing to access the A6011 from a westbound direction are invited to take the A46 from the Saxondale roundabout and travel south to the Dalby Interchange. From here, take the A6006 westbound to Rempstone, then follow the A60 northbound to re-join the A6011 at Meadow Lane.

  In all cases, the diversion route for eastbound traffic is the reverse of the above. We’ll put out advanced warning signs on the road ahead of all road closures.

  Thank you for your patience and co-operation during this road closure. We‘re working hard to make sure this scheme is completed as quickly and safely as possible. Please note that the exact dates and times of the works may be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Where possible, we’ll keep you updated of significant changes.

  Find out more information

  To stay up to date with the latest traffic information in your area, we recommend motorists follow us on Twitter (@HighwaysEMIDs). If you’d like any further information about the A52 Nottingham junction improvement scheme, please:

  • Email: A52smallerjunctions@nationalhighways.co.uk
  • Telephone: 0300 123 5000

  You can also register to receive regular scheme updates by email, using the link at the right-hand side of this webpage.

• 24 January 2023

  Overnight road closures at Gamston roundabout, 6 February to 5 April 2023

  We’re coming to the end of our A52 Nottingham junction improvement scheme which has included the smaller junctions of Stragglethorpe Road, Bingham Road, Silverdale and Gamston roundabout.

  We're moving into the final phase of our work at Gamston roundabout. We need to put in place full road closures overnight at the roundabout from Monday 6 February until Wednesday 5 April 2023. During these overnight closures, we'll be applying the final tarmac road surface, painting the road markings and commissioning the traffic signals before finally opening the junction for traffic.

  On each night, the road will close at 8pm and reopen the next morning at 6am at the latest.

  As with the previous overnight closures at Gamston roundabout, the road will be closed at the points shown in the image below.

  

  • Heading east, on the A6011 Radcliffe Road at its junction with Ambleside.
  • Heading north on the A52 Lings Bar Road, from the Tollerton Lane junction onwards.
  • Heading west on the A52 Radcliffe Road, from the Stragglethorpe Road junction onwards.

  Diversion routes for overnight closures

  A52 Westbound

  Road users travelling westbound on the A52 Radcliffe Road from the Stragglethorpe Road junction will be invited to join the A46 at the Saxondale roundabout, before driving south to Widmerpool, following the A606 Melton Road and then re-joining the A52 Gamston Lings Bar Road at the Wheatcroft roundabout. This route is not suitable for high sided vehicles over 14’ 6”.

  A52 Westbound for high sided vehicles

  High sided vehicles over 14’ 6” are invited to take the A46 from the Saxondale roundabout and travel south to the Dalby Interchange. From here, take the A6006 westbound to Rempstone, then follow the A60 northbound to re-join the A52 at the Nottingham Knight junction.

  Accessing the A6011

  To access the A6011 from a westbound direction, drivers are invited to join the A46 at the Saxondale roundabout, before driving south to Widmerpool to take the A606 Melton Road. Continue on Melton Road through West Bridgford and join the A60 London Road, then re-join the A6011 at Meadow Lane. This route is not suitable for high sided vehicles over 14’ 6”.

  Accessing the A6011 for high sided vehicles

  High sided vehicles over 14’ 6” wishing to access the A6011 from a westbound direction are invited to take the A46 from the Saxondale roundabout and travel south to the Dalby Interchange. From here, take the A6006 westbound to Rempstone, then follow the A60 northbound to re-join the A6011 at Meadow Lane.

  In all cases, the diversion route for eastbound traffic is the reverse of the above. We’ll put out advanced warning signs on the road ahead of all road closures.

  Thank you for your patience and co-operation during this road closure. We‘re working hard to make sure this scheme is completed as quickly and safely as possible. Please note that the exact dates and times of the works may be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Where possible, we’ll keep you updated of significant changes.

  Find out more information

  To stay up to date with the latest traffic information in your area, we recommend motorists follow us on Twitter (@HighwaysEMIDs). If you’d like any further information about the A52 Nottingham junction improvement scheme, please:

  • Email: A52smallerjunctions@nationalhighways.co.uk
  • Telephone: 0300 123 5000

  You can also register to receive regular scheme updates by email, using the link at the right-hand side of this webpage.

• 05 January 2023

  Contractor appointed to deliver final stages of A52 improvements

  The final part of a major upgrade to the A52 in Nottingham has moved a step closer as we appointed Griffiths Farrans Joint Venture (GFJV) as the main contractor to deliver the work. 

  GFJV will design and construct the remaining two junctions at Nottingham Knight and Wheatcroft with work expected to start in September 2024.

  You can find out more here. 

• 16 December 2022

  Severn Trent Water repair work

  Severn Trent Water will be carrying out repairs to a burst pipe on Friday 16 December, the road will close at 8pm and reopen on Monday 19 December at 6am. The A52 Eastbound will be closed from Wheatcroft roundabout to the Gamston roundabout. The western quadrant of Gamston roundabout will also be closed whilst engineers work. 

  Diversion Routes

  • Main diversion - A606 Eastbound, A46 Northbound
  • High load diversion - A606 Northbound (Melton Rd), A60 Northbound, Radcliffe Rd, A6011 Eastbound
  • Supermarket diversion - A606 Northbound (Melton Rd), Melton Gardens, Beckside

  Cain Mulholland, Severn Trent Trunk Mains Specialist said: “We apologise to anyone affected by our upcoming works on the A52 to repair a burst pipe – the traffic restrictions are in place to provide safety to our engineers and other road users as the work is completed. We’re aiming to complete the work by Monday 19 December. We wanted to give as much notice as possible about then work we’re carrying out but again, we apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.”

  If you have any queries, get in touch with Severn Trent Water directly, their contact details can be found here: https://www.stwater.co.uk/help-and-contact/contact-us/

• 07 November 2022

  Bingham Road junction – continued installation of lighting columns

  We’ve previously notified you that we’ve been installing new lighting columns at the Bingham Road junction, as part of our improvement works. The majority of these were installed in September 2022.

  We’ll be erecting the remaining lighting columns in November. These lighting columns have electrical connections running to them, so we have to co-ordinate this installation with the utility provider National Grid. We’ve scheduled this work to take place overnight for three nights from Monday 14 November to Wednesday 16 November, from 8pm to 6am.  We’re doing this work overnight when there’s less traffic on the road and we’re using single lane closures to ensure the safety of our workforce.

  We reassure you we’ll be working hard to make sure this work is finished as quickly and safely as possible. Please note that the precise dates and times of the works may be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Where possible, we’ll keep you updated of significant changes.

  We appreciate that working overnight can cause some disruption for residents. We work at night as it’s the safest way for our crews to work whilst minimising the disruption to the road network. We always aim to work considerately and to keep noise levels to a minimum where possible. 

  To find out more information

  If you’d like any further information about the A52 Nottingham junction scheme, please:

  • email A52smallerjunctions@nationalhighways.co.uk
  • telephone 0300 123 5000

  To keep up to date with news about the A52 Nottingham Junction Improvement Scheme, you can sign up for updates on the right-hand side of this page.

  You can also follow us on Twitter (@HighwaysEMIDs).

• 18 October 2022

  Overnight road closures at Gamston roundabout

  We’re continuing to make good progress at Gamston roundabout, as part of the A52 Nottingham Junction Improvement scheme.

  Our construction work at Gamston has been managed over a series of phases, each of which require different traffic management arrangements. At the end of October 2022, our junction improvement work at Gamston roundabout will be moving into Phase 4. It’s necessary to close the road each time we put in place new traffic management, for the safety of our workforce, road users and the general public.

  We’re putting in place a series of overnight road closures at Gamston roundabout for five nights, starting on Monday 31 October and ending on Friday 4 November 2022. On each night, the road will close at 8pm and reopen the next morning at 6am. This is so we can safely switch over our traffic management and move the concrete barriers, ahead of Phase 4 of our construction work.

  As with the previous weekend overnight closure, the road will be closed at the points which meet the red line as shown below.

  • Heading east, on the A6011 Radcliffe Road at its junction with Ambleside
  • Heading north on the A52 Lings Bar Road, from the Tollerton Lane junction onwards
  • Heading west on the A52 Radcliffe Road, from the Stragglethorpe Road junction onwards

  

  Diversion routes for overnight closures

  A52 Eastbound

  Road users travelling eastbound on the A52 Radcliffe Road from the Stragglethorpe Road junction will be invited to join the A46 at the Saxondale roundabout, before driving south to Widmerpool, following the A606 Melton Road and then re-joining the A52 Gamston Lings Bar Road at the Wheatcroft roundabout. This route is not suitable for high sided vehicles over 14’ 6”.

  Route map

  A52 Eastbound for high sided vehicles

  High sided vehicles over 14’ 6” are invited to take the A46 from the Saxondale roundabout and travel south to the Dalby Interchange. From here, take the A6006 westbound to Rempstone, then follow the A60 northbound to re-join the A52 at the Nottingham Knight junction.

  Route map

  Accessing the A6011

  To access the A6011 from an eastbound direction, drivers are invited to join the A46 at the Saxondale roundabout, before driving south to Widmerpool to take the A606 Melton Road. Continue on Melton Road through West Bridgford and join the A60 London Road, then re-join the A6011 at Meadow Lane. This route is not suitable for high sided vehicles over 14’ 6”.

  Route map

  Accessing the A6011 for high sided vehicles

  High sided vehicles over 14’ 6” wishing to access the A6011 from an eastbound direction are invited to take the A46 from the Saxondale roundabout and travel south to the Dalby Interchange. From here, take the A6006 westbound to Rempstone, then follow the A60 northbound to re-join the A6011 at Meadow Lane.

  Route map

  In all cases, the diversion route for westbound traffic is the reverse of the above.

  We’ll put out advanced warning signs on the road ahead of all road closures.

  I thank you for your patience and co-operation during this road closure. We‘re working hard to make sure this scheme is completed as quickly and safely as possible. Please note that the exact dates and times of the works may be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Where possible, we’ll keep you updated of significant changes.

  Find out more information

  To stay up to date with the latest traffic information in your area, we recommend motorists follow us on Twitter (@HighwaysEMIDs). If you’d like any further information about the A52 Nottingham junction improvement scheme, please:

  • Email: A52smallerjunctions@nationalhighways.co.uk
  • Telephone: 0300 123 5000

   

• 07 October 2022

  Slip road closure at Silverdale junction

  Since the Silverdale junction opened for traffic on 17 September 2022, we’ve identified an issue with the traffic signal on the northbound A453 slip road. We’ll be resolving this issue overnight on Monday 17 October 2022, when the A453 slip road will be closed from 8pm to 6am the following morning. We’ll also be placing lane restrictions around the roundabout.

  Diversion route

  We’ve put in place a suitable diversion route, which is clearly marked with roadside signage.

  Drivers wishing to use the northbound A453 slip road are invited to drive north on the A52 Clifton Boulevard, to the Clifton Complex/Queen’s Park roundabout, then take the exit for A453 southbound heading towards Clifton Lane.

  

  Thank you for your patience during this work.

  How can you get in touch?

   To ask a question about this work you can:

  • call us on 0300 123 5000 or
  • email the project team at a52smallerjunctions@nationalhighways.co.uk.

  To keep up to date with news about this important junction upgrade, you can sign up for updates on the right-hand side of this page.

  You can also follow us on Twitter (@HighwaysEMIDs).

• 26 September 2022

  Progress update for larger junctions at Nottingham Knight and Wheatcroft

  Senior Project Manager for the A52 Nottingham Junction Improvement scheme, Nick Medlicott, provides a short video message about our plans for the Nottingham Knight and Wheatcroft junctions.

  Please click on the link below to watch the video, where Nick explains how the project team is carefully considering the plans for these junctions. We hoped to meet you at local events this summer, but due to ongoing work on the scheme we’ll be sharing more plans with you next year. We continue to work hard to make sure we deliver the best solution to support the region’s economic growth, whilst creating as little disruption for the local community.

   

  How can you get in touch?

   To ask a question about this work you can:

  • call us on 0300 123 5000 or
  • email the project team at a52nottinghamjunctions@nationalhighways.co.uk.

  To keep up to date with news about this important junction upgrade, you can sign up for updates on the right-hand side of this page.

  You can also follow us on Twitter (@HighwaysEMIDs).

• 20 September 2022

  Bingham Road junction – installation of lighting columns

  We were recently pleased to announce Bingham Road junction opened for traffic on 29 July 2022.

  In our previous announcement, we explained we had some additional work to be carried out in September, to install different lighting columns. We’re planning to do this work overnight when there’s less traffic on the road, using single lane closures to ensure the safety of our workforce. We’ll start this work during week commencing Monday 26 September 2022 and we’ll work overnight from 8pm to 6am, Monday to Friday for approximately 2 weeks.

  We reassure you we’ll be working hard to make sure this work is finished as quickly and safely as possible. Please note that the precise dates and times of the works may be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Where possible, we’ll keep you updated of significant changes.

  We appreciate that working overnight can cause some disruption for residents. We work at night as it’s the safest way for our crews to work whilst minimising the disruption to the road network. We always aim to work considerately and to keep noise levels to a minimum where possible. 

  To find out more information

  If you’d like any further information about the A52 Nottingham junction scheme, please:

  • email A52smallerjunctions@nationalhighways.co.uk
  • telephone 0300 123 5000

  To keep up to date with news about the A52 Nottingham Junction Improvement Scheme, you can sign up for updates on the right-hand side of this page.

  You can also follow us on Twitter (@HighwaysEMIDs).

• 20 September 2022

  Silverdale junction open for traffic

  We finished our roadworks at Silverdale roundabout on Saturday 17 September 2022 and it is now open for traffic. The part time traffic lights became operational on 21 September 2022, which marks the completion of our junction improvement works at Silverdale.

  This scheme is part of the government’s Road Investment Strategy being rolled out by the Department of Transport, through National Highways, to improve traffic flow and journey time along the A52 and support economic growth for the East Midlands.

  

  What improvements did we make?

  We’ve widened the westbound entry to the roundabout and created two lanes around the roundabout to increase capacity. To widen the westbound entry to the roundabout, we set back the bus stop so that we could create two traffic lanes. We also raised the kerb at the new bus stop to make it easier for passengers of all abilities to get off and on the bus.

  We’ve installed part-time traffic lights on the A453 eastbound entry to the roundabout (from Clifton). These signals will be operational at peak times and help to improve the flow of traffic, preventing queues forming on the A453 eastbound (heading towards the A52).

  Additional work

  In addition to the main junction improvement scheme, we’re planning to carry out further work to improve footpaths, cycleways and crossing points close to Silverdale roundabout. These plans have been developed separately to the main scheme and will be carried out in the coming months, after the junction has opened for traffic.

  Your support

  We understand that work like this can cause disruption to the local community as well as road users and we thank you for your patience. We’ve worked as quickly as possible while trying to maintain traffic flow along the A52, keep people safe and reduce delays through the road works.  

  As a gesture of our thanks to the community and to mark the end of our work at Silverdale, we collaborated with Keep Britain Tidy and our subcontractors to carry out a litter pick on Friday 26 August 2022. We collected 60 bags of rubbish from the green areas close to the Silverdale roundabout.

  How can you get in touch?

   To ask a question about this work you can:

  • call us on 0300 123 5000 or
  • email the project team at a52smallerjunctions@nationalhighways.co.uk.

  To keep up to date with news about this important junction upgrade, you can sign up for updates on the right-hand side of this page.

  You can also follow us on Twitter (@HighwaysEMIDs).

   

• 13 September 2022

  Bingham Road junction – installation of lighting columns

  In our previous announcement, we explained we had some additional work to be carried out in September, to install different lighting columns. We’re planning to do this work overnight when there’s less traffic on the road, using single lane closures to ensure the safety of our workforce. We’ll start this work during week commencing Monday 26 September 2022 and we’ll work overnight from 8pm to 6am, Monday to Friday for approximately 2 weeks.

  We reassure you we’ll be working hard to make sure this work is finished as quickly and safely as possible. Please note that the precise dates and times of the works may be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Where possible, we’ll keep you updated of significant changes.

  We appreciate that working overnight can cause some disruption for residents. We work at night as it’s the safest way for our crews to work whilst minimising the disruption to the road network. We always aim to work considerately and to keep noise levels to a minimum where possible. 

  To find out more information

  If you’d like any further information about the A52 Nottingham junction scheme, please:

  • email A52smallerjunctions@nationalhighways.co.uk
  • telephone 0300 123 5000

  To keep up to date with news about the A52 Nottingham Junction Improvement Scheme, you can sign up for updates on the right-hand side of this page.

  You can also follow us on Twitter (@HighwaysEMIDs).

• 07 September 2022

  Resurfacing at Silverdale Junction

  As we prepare to open Silverdale junction, we need to carry out some final work on the roundabout on Thursday 15 and Friday 16 September 2022. During the overnight road closures, we’ll be resurfacing the roundabout, this will improve the condition of the road, so it is safer to use. The work will start at 8pm each evening and the road will reopen to traffic each morning at 6am at the latest.

  We’ll ensure access to emergency services are provided at all times during these planned overnight road closures. We’ll also maintain access for residents of the Silverdale Estate. For the safety of residents and the workforce members of our team will be on hand to escort anyone wishing to drive into or out of Westerfield Way. They’ll be easy to identify, wearing Hi-Viz jackets. There should only be a wait of a couple of minutes, if any at all, before they can assist you.

  During the closures, to exit Silverdale Estate one of our operatives at the junction will give instructions on how to safely drive through. There may be a convoy vehicle for you to follow. Diversion signs will also be placed on the carriageway to mark the full route.

  To enter Silverdale Estate, an operative to be present on Clifton Lane using an area of the carriageway where vehicles can pull in and wait to be safely escorted into Westerfield Way (please see image below). At times there may be a short wait, but we assure you this is important so that we can ensure your safety. Please allow a little extra time for your journey during this period.

  We’ll put out advanced warning signs on the road ahead of the closures and we’ve arranged some suitable diversion routes that will be in place while this junction is closed. We’re grateful for your patience and co-operation during that period.

  Please note that the exact dates and times of the works may be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Where possible, we’ll keep you updated of significant changes.

  The diversion routes being applied are as follows:

  If the west bound slip road onto the A453 Remembrance Way (1^st exit from The Silverdale Estate), or east bound slip road off A453 Remembrance Way is closed.

  Traffic will be asked to take Clifton Lane, where you will be directed to the slip road to the A52 Clifton Boulevard (eastbound) and then on to the A60 at Nottingham Knight junction. Drivers will then stay on A60 until the Rempstone junction, then take the A6006 Ashby Road, then the A6 Derby Road, using the Kegworth bypass. From here, take the A453 and stay on A453 along Remembrance Way and continue along Clifton Lane.

  If the east bound slip road towards Clifton Bridge (3^rd exit from The Silverdale Estate) or the A52/A453 off slip is closed.

  Traffic will be asked to take Clifton Lane, then be directed to follow the A453 Remembrance Way to Kegworth Bypass.  From here, take the A6 Derby Road to the junction with the A6006. From here, follow the A6006 Ashby Road to the A60 at Rempstone. Next, take the A60 northbound to Nottingham Knight roundabout and from there continue on the A60 Loughborough Road to the junction with Wilford Lane B679. Continue on this road, which becomes Clifton Lane, and which returns you to Silverdale.

  Our improvement work on this junction of the A52 in Nottingham is in its final stages for Silverdale roundabout. We sincerely thank all local businesses and residents for your patience during these important works.

  How can you get in touch?

   To ask a question about this work you can:

  • call us on 0300 123 5000 or
  • email the project team at a52smallerjunctions@nationalhighways.co.uk

  To keep up to date with news about this important junction upgrade, you can sign up for updates on the right-hand side of this page.

  You can also follow us on Twitter (@HighwaysEMIDs).

• 02 August 2022

  August 2022- Overnight road closures at Gamston roundabout

  We successfully completed the work that needed to be carried out during the overnight road closures at Gamston roundabout in July. So, we can move to Phase 3 of the junction improvement scheme there will be two more overnight road closures as mentioned in our previous notice. The closures will take place on Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 August 2022, between 8pm and 6am.

  We appreciate that working overnight can cause some disruption. We work at night as it is the safest way for our crews to work whilst minimising the disruption to the road network. We always aim to work considerately and to keep noise levels to a minimum where possible.

  In this period, there will be a mixture of full road closures and some lane closures. The full road closure will be on the A6011 from the Ambleside junction, up to but not including the Gamston roundabout. We’ll be putting in place lane closures around the Gamston roundabout and on the other exits for the A52 from the roundabout, but we’ll maintain narrow running lanes to allow traffic to continue to travel in each direction of the A52, minimising disruption for motorists.

  Diversion routes for A6011 overnight closures on 8 – 9 August 2022

  Accessing the A6011

  To access the A6011 from an eastbound direction, drivers are invited to join the A46 at Saxondale roundabout, before driving south to Widmerpool to take the A606 Melton Road. Continue on Melton Road through West Bridgford and join the A60 London Road, then re-join the A6011 at Meadow Lane. This route is not suitable for high sided vehicles over 14’ 6”. For westbound traffic, the diversion route is the reverse of the above.

  Accessing the A6011 for high sided vehicles

  High sided vehicles over 14’ 6” wishing to access the A6011 from an eastbound direction are invited to take the A46 from the Saxondale roundabout and travel south to the Dalby Interchange. From here, take the A6006 westbound to Rempstone, then follow the A60 northbound to re-join the A6011 at Meadow Lane.

  In each case, the diversion route for westbound traffic is the reverse of the above.

  We‘re working hard to make sure this scheme is completed as quickly and safely as possible. Please note that the exact dates and times of the works may be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Where possible, we’ll keep you updated of significant changes.

  Find out more information

  To stay up to date with the latest traffic information in your area, we recommend motorists follow us on Twitter (@HighwaysEMIDs). If you’d like any further information about the A52 Nottingham junction improvement scheme, please:

  • Email: A52smallerjunctions@nationalhighways.co.uk or
  • Telephone: 0300 123 5000

• 29 July 2022

  Bingham Road junction open for traffic

  Our recent works to improve the Bingham Road junction on the A52 at Radcliffe on Trent have been completed and the road opened for traffic on 29 July 2022.

  This scheme is part of the government’s Road Investment Strategy being rolled out by the Department of Transport, through National Highways, to improve traffic flow and journey time along the A52 and support economic growth for the East Midlands.

  Previously at this junction there were two lanes in each direction, one of those lanes was used as a right-hand turning lane for traffic to access local side roads. This meant in practice there would often only be one lane for vehicles to continue along the A52 in each direction. We have now widened the road to allow vehicles to continue along the A52 using two dedicated lanes, whilst maintaining the right-hand turning lanes. This additional capacity at the junction will allow for improved journey time reliability, reduced congestion and reduced delays.

  We also upgraded the crossing facilities at the junction to make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

  We understand that the works have taken some time and we thank you for your patience. The delays have been as a result of the Covid pandemic and also disruption to our material supply chains. We've worked as quickly as possible while trying to maintain traffic flow along the A52, keep people safe and reduce delays through the road works.  

  

  We still have a small amount of work to carry out which we’re planning to complete this in September. We’ll be planting some new trees in the copse between Bingham Road and the A52 Grantham Road. It’s important to do this when the weather is cooler, so that the new trees can take root and become established in their new location.

  We also need to install different lighting columns, however this will be done overnight with only a single lane closures, to minimise any inconvenience for road users.

  How can you get in touch?

   To ask a question about this work you can:

  • call us on 0300 123 5000 or
  • email the project team at a52smallerjunctions@nationalhighways.co.uk.

  To keep up to date with news about this important junction upgrade, you can sign up for updates on the right-hand side of this page.

  You can also follow us on Twitter (@HighwaysEMIDs).