Transformation works at one of Nottingham’s busiest junctions have resumed, as businesses tell of the “tremendous” impact they have had and commuters are told to “allow extra time” for their journeys. The large roundabout at Maid Marian Way, Upper Parliament Street and Derby Road has now been converted to a T-junction.
The works have caused significant disruption to neighbouring businesses, as well as to bus passengers and commuters. Works in October led to strongly-worded statements from two of the city’s bus operators.
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) said traffic had “worsened” since the Maid Marian Way junction was changed from a roundabout to a T-junction. Trentbarton also said the works caused “significant delays” to its services.
The latest phase of the works commenced on Monday, January 6, coinciding with the rush back to work after the Christmas break. As the junction itself has now been completed, workers are focusing on the space surrounding it. The project is expected to be finished by spring and one business is excited to hopefully wave the noisy works goodbye.
A sign reading “Businesses open as usual”
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A spokesperson for Elena’s Patisserie said: “The works have impacted us tremendously. Because of the noise, people couldn’t sit outside, crossing the road was extremely dangerous, people who used to come from the offices nearby no longer come here. I’m quite excited for them [the workers] to leave, but they’re not going to for another few months.”
An employee at a restaurant on Maid Marian Way, who wished to remain anonymous, added: “The works have definitely impacted us. It’s lunch hour and we’re not getting any passing trade or walk-ins. It used to be even worse when the pathways were blocked off. It’s been a bit better since they reopened but that’s what impacted us the most.”
Commuters have also been impacted due to the lane closures that were previously in place last year. Martin Andrews, 61, said: “I just don’t understand why the works were needed on this junction. Let’s hope they wrap everything up soon because the traffic queues here can be horrific at rush hour.”
The Y7 bus stop is now closed for 10 weeks
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Footpath works have also now begun on January 6 on Tollhouse Hill. As a result, the Y7 bus stop is suspended for up to 10 weeks. In the meantime, passengers are asked to use the preceding Y5 stop on Wollaton Street.
Lane closures will also be in place on Maid Marian Way northbound with Nottingham City Council telling people to “allow extra time for your journey”.
The overall project will see the addition of a rain garden, which will be filled with plants that can survive in low-lying, waterlogged conditions, to limit the impact of flooding at the junction. A mixture of 41 large native trees – almost four times as many as were removed – will be replanted in the area once the project is complete.
A Nottingham City Council spokesperson said: “Works are continuing to progress on Maid Marian Way – thank you for your continued patience. From January 6, 2025, works begin on the kerbs on Maid Marian Way west which will mean there will be lane closures on Maid Marian Way northbound, with some night working and some day working.
“Please allow extra time for your journey if you plan to travel northbound through the junction.”