Work is set to begin on a project to make a major Nottingham road safer, especially for those walking and cycling.
The Nottingham City Council project, which has benefited from funding by the Mayor of the East Midlands received support from 69% of respondents during public engagement carried out in May and June this year.
The scheme will improve the wider cycle network and provide a flat, safe route for people walking and cycling on Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham city centre and Sherwood. It will also improve connections to facilities including Djanogly City Academy, Nottingham High School, Djanogly Leisure Centre and the new and improved Forest Sport Zone.
Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, said: “I know how important safe, reliable roads and routes are for people going about their everyday lives, whether they are travelling to school, work, local shops or community facilities. Gregory Boulevard is a key route for Nottingham, close to some of the city’s best-known historic sites, sporting facilities and green spaces, as well as major events such as the world-famous Goose Fair.
“By investing in these improvements, it will make everyday journeys safer, easier and more reliable for everyone. This project will also make it easier for people to walk, wheel and cycle locally, while helping communities stay better connected across Nottingham and the wider East Midlands.”
The improvements between the A60 Mansfield Road and Noel Street include:
Councillor Patience Ifediora, Executive Member for Regional Development, Growth and Transport at Nottingham City Council, said: “These changes will make a real difference to enable people to get to work, school or the shop without having to rely on a car. When sustainable travel is the easy, quick and safe choice, everyone benefits.”
Work is set to begin at the end of July and is scheduled to last around 13 months, concluding late summer 2027, just in time for Goose Fair. There are four phases of work: