More than 25 major road improvement schemes planned across Nottinghamshire this November

Residents, road users and businesses across Nottinghamshire will continue to see highway improvement works delivered throughout November as part of Nottinghamshire County Council's record £181.25 million Highway Capital Maintenance Programme.

Nottinghamshire County Council, working with its highways partner Via East Midlands, has published its county-wide month-ahead programme of planned roadworks for November, featuring more than 25 major resurfacing, machine lay patching and infrastructure schemes across Nottinghamshire.

Among the headline schemes are resurfacing works on the A638 North Road in Retford, the A57 at Markham Moor, the A608 Cordy Lane in Underwood, the B600 Alfreton Road, Nottingham, the B6020 Chapel Street and Lane End and Urban Road in Kirkby in Ashfield, the B6033 Bath Lane and Ravensdale Road in Mansfield, and the B6035 Sherwood Street in Market Warsop.

Further resurfacing is planned in Keyworth, Bingham East, Bingham West, Blidworth, Bathley, Newark, Arnold and Lambley. Machine lay patching will take place on the A6191 Chesterfield Road South in Mansfield, the A6002 Woodhouse Way in Nuthall and the A60 Mansfield Road between Redhill and Papplewick.

The programme also includes improvement works on the A617 Springwood Bends in Hockerton, including the replacement of vehicle restraint systems, embankment support and new safety fencing. Muskham Bridge will undergo waterproofing works, while the footway on High Street and Lincoln Road in East Markham will be reconstructed and widened to improve accessibility and conditions for pedestrians.

More than 450 carriageway resurfacing and treatment schemes have been scheduled for delivery this year. October marked a significant milestone with the completion of the county's 250th surfacing scheme of the 2026/27 financial year, meaning more highway improvement schemes have already been delivered this year than during the whole of last year.

The surface dressing programme has also reached a major milestone, with 1,055,086 square metres of the highway network treated. This is the largest surface dressing programme ever delivered by Via East Midlands.

With winter approaching, the highway maintenance programme is adapting to changing conditions. The county-wide micro asphalt programme is entering its final stages and is due to conclude for the season by the middle of November as temperatures begin to fall.

Highway improvement work will continue throughout winter, with up to 50 maintenance teams operating across the county during peak times. Alongside permanent first-time pothole repairs, teams will deliver targeted resurfacing, patching and other preventative treatments to help keep the network in good condition.

Via East Midlands' seasonal highway maintenance teams are preparing for winter, with gritting teams and severe weather crews moving to full-time standby to help keep key routes open and safe during periods of ice, snow and severe weather.

In addition to major schemes, patching teams supported by the council's JCB Pothole Pro machines will carry out localised repairs in communities across Nottinghamshire.

Councillor Bert Bingham, Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “As we head into winter, we remain focused on keeping the county moving safely and reliably through all weather conditions. Repairs and improvements will continue throughout the season, with up to 50 highway maintenance teams operating across Nottinghamshire at peak times, delivering permanent first-time repairs wherever possible, alongside resurfacing, patching and other preventative treatments.

“While there is always more to do, the scale of work being delivered demonstrates our commitment to improving the condition of the highway network and tackling the issues that matter most to local communities.

“By investing in major improvement schemes and preventative maintenance, we are addressing today's challenges while helping to prevent future deterioration and build a more resilient highway network for years to come.

“I would like to thank residents and road users for their continued patience while these essential improvements are carried out.”

Alongside these activities, Via East Midlands will continue its year-round programme of preventative maintenance, including highway drainage works, gully cleansing, tree inspections and routine repairs to help keep the network functioning effectively throughout the winter months.

The programme includes resurfacing, preventative maintenance and targeted repairs designed to improve the condition of roads, extend the life of the network and reduce the need for more extensive interventions in the future.

The full schedule of works is available at www.nottshighways.co.uk, with updates provided regularly to reflect any changes due to weather or operational requirements.