Major roadworks scheme to start in May

Roadworks on a major route through Nottingham, which are expected to last a year, will start this month.

National Highways said works between the Priory and the Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) roundabouts on the A52 Derby Road will begin on 19 May.

The agency hopes the scheme, which includes resurfacing the road, will make journeys "safer and smoother" for drivers.

Nottingham City Council leader Neghat Khan said the upgrade would make it easier to get around the city.

National Highways will build a combined cycleway and footway on the eastbound side of the A52 during the work.

The scheme also involves rebuilding parts of the ageing drainage system as well as upgrading street lighting, bus stops and pedestrian crossings on the road section.

Khan added: "It's a big step towards building a better-connected, climate-resilient Nottingham where modern infrastructure supports healthier lifestyles, strengthens our economy and meets the needs of future generations."

National Highways said the westbound carriageway will be closed for the first four months of the work, followed by the closure of the eastbound carriageway.

Programme development manager Ian Doust said: "By doing all of this work at the same time we can significantly reduce the number of road closures and amount of roadworks needed."

The work is set to be complete by spring 2026, although an exact date is yet to be confirmed.

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