Highways south
March 2010
Road Safety
School Travel Plans
School Travel Plans (STP) aim to reduce congestion, encourage walking and cycling and improve road safety in the vicinity of schools. Individual schools address the problems identified by their own school community with the support of the School Travel Plan team.
Road Safety Education
Road safety staff are currently visiting primary schools for the preliminary round of the Junior Road Safety Quiz. All Key Stage 2 children (age 7-11) will answer multiple choice questions from a Power Point presentation regarding safe behaviour as pedestrians, passengers and cyclists. Pupils have been issued with a worksheet 'X Factor' which has been developed by the Road Safety Team.
Many schools are holding cycle training courses with Year 5 and 6 children. Part of this training takes place on the road to encourage children to use their bikes as a means of transport, as well as for leisure, as they grow up.
Road Safety staff attended a 999 Challenge event during the half term break at West Bridgford Fire Station working with Police, Highways Agency, Fire Service and St John Ambulance. Approximately 60 transition students took part in several workshops which had cycling and road safety themes. Road Safety Education continues to be delivered to schools throughout the County. The road safety team have developed a variety of interactive projects aimed at KS3/4 students. The resources aim to improve awareness of the hazards people may face on the roads as pedestrians, cyclists, drivers or car passengers.
A visit by the road safety team to carry out these projects can be arranged by schools with the road safety office on 0115 9774373.
School Crossing Patrols
There are currently vacancies for permanent patrols and relief patrols throughout Broxtowe, Gedling & Rushcliffe. If you, or anyone you know, are aged over 18 and would like to join our team of patrols carrying out a vital role in assisting the safety of schoolchildren, please contact the Road Safety Office on 0115 9774373.
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Public transport
Service revisions
53, 53A Sheffield - Mansfield: Daily (Stagecoach) Revised route and timetable with effect from 29 March 2010.
68, 68A, 69, 69A Nottingham - Bulwell - Hempshill Vale - Snape Wood: Daily (Nottingham City Transport) Revised timetable with effect from 15 March 2010.
70, 70B, 71, 71B, 72 Nottingham - Bulwell - Rise Park/Arnold/Assarts Farm: Daily (Nottingham City Transport) Revised timetable with effect from 15 March 2010.
90 Newark - Nottingham: Daily (Marshalls) Revised route and timetable with effect from 1 March 2010.
W4 Nottingham - Boots (Beeston): Saturdays only (Nottingham City Transport) Revised timetable with effect from 20 March 2010.
Pronto Nottingham - Mansfield - Chesterfield: Daily (Stagecoach/Trent barton) Revised timetable with effect from 29 March 2010.
New Services
36 Nottingham - Beeston - Chilwell: Monday - Saturday (YourBus) New service introduced with effect from 22 February 2010.
Seasonal Services
X52 Nottingham - Alton Towers: Daily (Alton Towers Transport) Revised summer timetable with effect from 20 March.
For full details of the service changes please contact the relevant operator. Timetables can usually be found on the Traveline website 2 weeks prior to start of service.
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Publications
New editions of the Area Guides for Newark and Collingham and Ollerton, Edwinstowe, Tuxford and Sutton on Trent areas will be available from local libraries, Tourist Information Centres and Post Offices shortly.
Alternatively, call 08449 80 80 80 (minicom available on 01623 434993) to request or reserve a copy.
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Useful links
> www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/buses_usefullinks The above page provides links to other local authorities and organisations that can help with your public transport enquiries and problems.
> www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/buses_leisureandlocal The Council supports a range of leisure and local bus services that provide increased opportunities to travel for people in Nottinghamshire. Details of some of these initiatives can be found on the above page.
www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/buses-busoperators The above page lists all the bus operators running services in Nottinghamshire, with a link to their website where available.
www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/timetables These pages show detailed bus timetables for the County and local towns. You can find out where your bus is going, which service to get and the places to see. Simply seect an area on the map for a timetable listing for that area.
www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/alldaytraveltickets This link provides information on the range of money-saving tickets available to enable you to make the most of bus travel in Nottinghamshire.
www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/buses-community Nottinghamshire County Council supports a wide range of schemes and services designed to provide access to public transport for residents of Nottinghamshire. Click on the link above to view details of these schemes.
Nottinghamshire County Council supports a wide range of schemes and services designed to provide access to public transport for residents of Nottinghamshire. Click on the link above to view details of these schemes.
Further information can be obtained from traveline on tel: 0871 200 2233 7am to 9pm daily (calls from landlines cost 10p per minute), Typetalk available on tel: 18001 0871 200 2233. Alternatively, contact the operator of the service. The County Council's Journey Planner is available at www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/buses or www.itsnottingham.info. Further information can be obtained from www.traveline.info
Broxtowe area
Planning applications
There are no proposals with significant highway implications to report.
Highway schemes
Nottingham Road, Nuthall – Bus Clearway Markings – Two bus bay markings are being designed near the Post Office to prevent parking obstructing the bus stops in the vicinity. These works are now complete.
A6096 Millership Way, Cossall – Following a standard post-construction safety audit of the new Awsworth to Ilkeston link road, a number of minor amendments are to be made. This will include arrow road markings being installed at the new roundabout junction. The scheme is being designed and built by Derbyshire County Council, but the details are currently being agreed between both authorities.
A6096/The Lane, Awsworth – Lining amendments are being undertaken on the A6096 roundabout north of Awsworth. The northbound left hand lane to the roundabout from the village is to be changed to left only in order to ease reported problems merging at the exit from the roundabout leading to the A610 Bypass. This scheme should be implemented in March 2010 under lane closures.
Temporary restriction of road
Queens Road, Beeston to Long Eaton
There will be a one way west bound closure in place on the 14 March 2010 in order for a marathon called the Kilomathon to take place. Enquires to Caroline Vevers of GSI Events Ltd tel: 01620 890444
Dovecote Road / Moorgreen / Beauvale Eastwood / Underwood – There will be Temporary 24 hour signals in use from 11 January to 2 April 2010 in order for Enterprise to undertake water mains renewal works. Enquires to Andrew Salmon tel: 01952 468853
Main Street, Kimberley - There will be temporary Traffic signals in use from 1 February until 2 July 2010 in order for Nottinghamshire County Council to undertake footway construction and environmental works. Enquiries to Richard Pawson tel: 0115 9746 635
A610/ Millenium Way, Nuthall – In order for Nottingham City Council to undertake refurbishment works on the traffic signals a temporary speed restriction and right turning bans will be put in place from 1 March to 23 March 2010 Enquires to Gursharan Nijran Nottingham City Council tel: 0115 91556080
Imperial Road, Beeston – The footway will be reconstructed and resurfaced between 22 February to 30 March 2010 by Broxtowe Borough Council who will be using signing and guarding. Enquires to Pat O’Neill tel: 0115 9173040
Warwick Avenue, Beeston - The footway will be reconstructed and resurfaced between 22 February to 30 March 2010 by Broxtowe Borough Council who will be using signing and guarding. Enquires to Pat O’Neill tel: 0115 9173040
Nuart Road, Beeston – In order for B&K Building services to repave the footpath it will be closed from 15 May to 19 May 2010 . Enquires to Nick Galpin tel: 01332 331444
Broad Lane, Brinsley – In order for NG Gas to lay a new main they will be using temporary traffic signals from 25 January to 9 April 2010 Enquires to Dave Orton tel: 07798 636291
High Road, Chilwell - In order for Tarmac to resurface to carriageway, it will be necessary to have temporary road closures. These will be on Sunday 11/18/25 April 2010. Enquiries to Justin Vickers tel: 01777 716015
Nottingham Road and Swiney Way, Chilwell
In order to undertake high friction surfacing works, there will be No Right Turn restrictions from Nottingham Road into Swiney Way, Chilwell and Barton Lane Attenborough from 22 March 2010 until 25 March 2010. Enquiries to Phil Gow (Nottinghamshire County Council) tel: 01159 774 765
Gedling area
Planning applications
There are no proposals with significant highway implications to report.
Temporary restriction of road
Deep Furrow Avenue, Carlton – In order for Severn Trent Water to undertake a flood alleviation scheme, it will be necessary to have a temporary road closure. This will be from 1sMarch 2010 until 24 March 2010. Enquiries to James Crookes tel: 01623 672921
Breck Hill Road - In order for Tarmac to carry out essential highway maintenance works, it will be necessary to have a temporary road closure from 6:00pm on 20 March until 0700 hours on 22 March 2010. Enquiries to Justin Vickers tel: 01777 716 015
Mansfield Road, Daybrook - In order for NG Gas to lay a new main there will be a In bound lane closure from 22 March to 23 March 2010 Enquires to Mark Allsopp tel: 07974 230351
Spring Lane, Mapperley- In order for Tarmac to carry out carriageway resurfacing works, it will be necessary to have a temporary road closure. Between 8 March to 14 March 2010. Enquiries to Justin Vickers tel: 01777 716 015
Stand Hill Road, Carlton - In order for Tarmac to carry out carriageway resurfacing works, it will be necessary to have a temporary road closure. Between 27 March to 30 March 2010. Enquiries to Justin Vickers tel: 01777 716 015
Prospect Road, Carlton - In order for Tarmac to carry out carriageway resurfacing works, it will be necessary to have a temporary road closure. Between 8 March to 14 March 2010. Enquiries to Justin Vickers tel: 01777 716 015
Wighay Road, Linby - In order for Mansfield district Council to carry out carriageway resurfacing works, it will be necessary to have a temporary road closure. Between 15 March to 19 March 2010. Enquiries to Paul Gullett tel: 07949 189406
Newcastle Avenue, Gedling - In order for Broxtowe Borough Council to undertake carriageway resurfacing works there will be a temporary road closure on the 8 March to 10 March 2010. Enquires to Ralph Stockley tel: 01159 560 462
Front Street, Worrall Avenue, Croft Road, Ravenswood Road, Arnold – There will be temporary road closures in place from 29 March until 31 March 2010 in order for Tarmac NHP to undertake high friction surfacing works. Enquiries to Justin Vickers (Tarmac NHP) tel: 07793 165 590
Calverton Road, Ravenshead – There will be a temporary road closure in place from 7 April until 8 April 2010 in order for Fox Owmby to install a water pipe. Enquiries to Jacqui Naylor (Road Traffic Solutions) tel: 01724 848246
Haywood Road, Mapperley – There will be a temporary road closure in place from 12 April until 13 April 2010 in order for Severn Trent Water to provide a new water connection. Enquiries to Beverley Elkington (Severn Trent Water) tel: 01162 343 580
Woodthorpe Drive, Woodthorpe – There will be a temporary road closure in place from 26 July 2010 until 22 August 2010 in order for Nottinghamshire County Council to undertake waterproofing works to the disused railway bridge. Enquiries to George Peszynski (Nottinghamshire County Council) tel: 0115 977 4773
Rushcliffe area
Planning applications
There are no proposals with significant highway implications to report.
Highway schemes
Bingham Cycling Quiet Routes & Toucan Crossing – A number of local cycle routes in Bingham are being implemented by April 2010. These mostly consist of only direction signing for cyclists using quiet residential roads. However, a light controlled toucan crossing (for pedestrians and cyclists) has been built on Nottingham Road at its junction with Garden Road. Also, a footpath link near School Lane has been widened and converted to shared pedestrian/cyclist use. These works are complete except for minor snagging works.
Barnstone Rd/Musters Rd Crossroads, Langar – The Give Way signing at this junction is to be improved with the addition of offside Give Signs on both side roads following a complaint. The works should be undertaken before April 2010.
Manor Lane, Shelford – ‘Road liable to flooding’ signs are to be erected in both directions on this road following safety concerns. Alternative solutions to the drainage problem were sought, but not identified due to the necessary flood defences on either side of the road. These works are now complete.
Rempstone Road, East Leake – Road markings including rumble strips are being installed to improve safety following accidents at the Loughborough Road crossroads. Consultation has been completed with no objections being received. Works should take place imminently.
Church Street/Market Place, Bingham – Improvements have been designed to rationalise bus movements around Bingham Town Centre. Two bus stands are proposed and the existing bus stop is to be repositioned slightly. It is intended that buses will queue in the bus stands and then move forward to the bus stop only once ready to pick up passengers. Consultation is ongoing until 12/3/10.
Temporary restriction of road
Stanford Hall, Stanford on Soar – In order for the big church day out event to take place at Stanford Hall on 29 May 2010 speed restrictions and temporary traffic signals will be in place on the A6006 Melton Road and Leake Lane. Enquires to Irena Kustaz BDCO tel: 07780 671977
Wilford Road, Ruddington – There will be temporary traffic lights in operation from 7 December 2009 until 9 April 2010 in order for Nottinghamshire County Council to carry out Cycleway and footpath construction works. Enquiries to Richard Pawson tel: 01159 746 635
Lady Bay Bridge, Lady Bay In order for Nottinghamshire County Council to undertake essential Bridge painting works it will be necessary to have a temporary footpath closure and lane closures between 12 July to 13 September 2010. Enquires to Ian Hamilton tel: 01159 772 259
Church Street, Ruddington - In order for Thomas Bow Ltd to refurbish and upgrade the medical centre it will be necessary to have a temporary footway closure and parking restrictions from 22 March to 8 October 2010. Enquires to Ian Scott tel: 01159 618 888
Kegworth Road, Ratcliffe on Soar – In order for Centurion Site Services to undertake urgent bridge repair works on behalf of Network Rail, Kegworth Road will be closed under Kegworth railway bridge from 20 March until 27 March 2010. Enquiries to Noreen Coldwell (Centurion) tel: 01924 372 957
Manor Road, Barton in Fabis – In order for the annual summer fete to be held, there will be a temporary road closure in place on 3 May 2010. Enquiries to Tony Austin (Barton Village Hall Committee) tel: 01159 830 748
Market Place, Bingham – In order for the Bingham Town Fair to be held, there will be a temporary road closure in place on 12 June 2010. Enquiries to Mrs L Holland (Bingham Town Council) tel: 01949 831 445
Dunster Road, West Bridgford – There will be a temporary road closure in place on Sunday 13 June 2010 in order for the local Neighbourhood Watch to hold a community street party. Enquiries to Michael Bennett (Neighbourhood Watch) tel: 01159 140 684
Area office contacts
Customer Services Centre
tel: 0844 980 80 80
e-mail: highwayssouth.en@nottscc.gov.uk
Nottinghamshire County Council, Communities, Gamston Depot, Radcliffe Road, Nottingham, NG2 6NP
Service Manager – Eamonn Harrison tel: 0115 8786007
