More than 20 major road improvement schemes planned across Nottinghamshire this August
The county-wide programme includes resurfacing, patching, surface dressing and the rollout of a new micro asphalt surfacing programme on more than 150 roads.
August programme at a glance
24 major resurfacing or machine-lay patching schemes.
44 additional patch repairs supported by highways teams and JCB Pothole Pro machines.
70+ surface-dressing sites continuing through summer.
150+ roads due to receive micro asphalt treatments before autumn.
Residents, road users and businesses across Nottinghamshire will see further investment in the county's roads this August, with more than 20 major resurfacing and machine-lay patching schemes planned as part of Nottinghamshire County Council's record £181.25 million Highways Capital Maintenance Programme.
Working with our highways partner Via East Midlands, we have produced our month-ahead schedule of planned roadworks for August, with headline works including major resurfacing schemes, machine-lay patching, drainage improvements, ongoing surface dressing and the rollout of a new micro asphalt surfacing programme that will improve more than 150 roads across Nottinghamshire before the end of the autumn.
Across the seven districts, the programme includes 24 major resurfacing or machine-lay patching schemes, supported by a further 44 patch repairs delivered by highways teams and the council's JCB Pothole Pro machines. The wider county-wide surface dressing programme will also continue at more than 70 sites throughout the summer, while more than 150 roads are due to receive micro asphalt treatments between August and autumn.
Among the larger and more prominent schemes scheduled for August are resurfacing works at the A6009 Rosemary Street and A38 Stockwell Gate junction in Mansfield, the A161 Beckingham Road/Stockwith Road in Walkeringham, the A6005 Bye Pass Road in Chilwell, Gedling Road in Arnold, the B6326 London Road in Newark, Carnarvon Road in West Bridgford, and Costock Road/Leake Road in East Leake.
The August programme also includes important preparation works for future surface dressing treatments, with machine-lay patching planned on routes including the A617 MARR Fountaindale Way East in Mansfield, the B600 Willey Lane corridor through Moorgreen, Selston, Greasley and Brinsley, the B6014 Fackley Road/Tibshelf Road/Wild Hill in Fackley, the B6018 Mansfield Road/Park Lane/Church Hill in Selston and the Bentinck area, and the B6034 Edwinstowe Road in Rufford.
In Rushcliffe, resurfacing works will be accompanied by drainage improvement works on Lady Bay Bridge, helping to improve the county's road and bridge network as part of the wider programme of maintenance works being delivered across Nottinghamshire.
August will also see the start of Nottinghamshire's micro asphalt surfacing programme. Micro asphalt is a preventative maintenance treatment where a thin bitumen mix is applied to create a new layer over the existing road surface. It is mainly used on residential roads in good structural condition and helps prevent water ingress, potholes and cracks, extending the life of the road. Residents can find out more about the process and the full programme at www.nottshighways.co.uk/micro.
Councillor Bert Bingham, Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment at Nottinghamshire County Council, said:
“We are continuing to make significant progress on improving roads across Nottinghamshire, with another busy month of resurfacing, patching and preventative maintenance planned for August.
“Our summer surface dressing programme is well underway, and this month marks the start of our micro asphalt surfacing programme, with more than 150 roads due to be treated between now and autumn.
“This year's record highways investment has enabled us to tackle more roads than ever before, helping to create smoother, safer journeys for residents, businesses and visitors. While some temporary disruption is unavoidable, these improvements will deliver lasting benefits and help to keep Nottinghamshire moving well into the future.
“I'd like to thank residents in advance for their patience and understanding while these works are carried out.”
In addition to the capital works programme, Via East Midlands will continue to deliver year-round preventative maintenance, including cleansing highway gullies and drains, tree inspections and surface repairs.
The full schedule of works is available on the Notts Highways website, with updates provided regularly to reflect any changes due to weather or operational needs.
