A52 Nottingham junctions

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• 17 June 2025

  Public Inquiry – July 2025

  In November 2024, we submitted our Compulsory Purchase Order and Side Roads Order for the scheme to the Secretary of State for Transport.

  Once confirmed, these Orders would enable the compulsory purchase of land in the West Bridgford Urban District, within the Rushcliffe Borough Council area of Nottinghamshire, to facilitate the development of the improved road junctions. 

  The consultation period for the Orders process closed in February 2025. The Department for Transport (DfT) casework team reviewed the responses and assessed the Orders and recommended that a Public Inquiry is needed before a decision can be made.

  Date and location

  The Public Inquiry has been called to start at 10.00am on Tuesday 8 July 2025 at-

  The Worcester Suite, Orchard Hotel and Restaurant, Beeston Lane, NG7 2RJ. 

  What to expect at the Inquiry

  At the Inquiry the Inspector will hear representations from remaining objectors (as defined in the Compulsory Purchase (Inquiries Procedure) Rules 2007) and statutory objectors (as defined in the Highways (Inquiries Procedure) Rules 1994), from any other persons having an interest in the land subject of the Compulsory Purchase Order and, at the Inspector’s discretion, to hear representations from any other persons who may desire to appear and be heard.

  Documents

  Copies of the Orders and supporting plans above have been deposited and may be seen free of charge at-

  West Bridgford Library, Bridgford Rd, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6AT.

  Opening times:

  • Monday to Thursday – 9am to 6pm
  • Friday – 9am to 5pm
  • Saturday – 9am to 4pm
  • Sunday 11am to 3pm

  Electronic copies of the Orders, plans and National Highways supporting documents are also available at the links below.

  Copies of any proofs of evidence, sent to or by the promoting authority, will also be available for inspection at the West Bridgford Library from 20 June 2025.

  Proceedings on the above-mentioned Orders are being taken concurrently by virtue of Section 257 of the Highways Act 1980.

  Contact us

  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us by email at A52NottinghamJunctions@nationalhighways.co.uk. 

• 05 March 2025

  Highways Act 1980 – Consultation Period Closed

  On the 25 November 2024, we submitted our Order to the Secretary of State for Transport. Once confirmed, this Order will enable the compulsory purchase of land in the West Bridgford Urban District, within the Rushcliffe Borough Council area of Nottinghamshire, to facilitate the development of the improved road junctions. 

  The consultation period for the Orders process closed on 12 February 2025. The Department for Transport (DfT) casework team is now reviewing the responses and assessing the Orders. Following this, a recommendation will be made to the Secretary of State (SoS), who will determine the next steps. We await their response. 

  Please note:

  The Transport Secretary has commissioned a review of the Department for Transport's spending portfolio, including current and future road schemes. While the review is ongoing, we’re continuing with our work on the scheme. 

  Contact us:

  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us by email at A52NottinghamJunctions@nationalhighways.co.uk. 

• 20 January 2025

  Highways Act 1980 – Consultation Period Extended

  On the 25 November 2024, we submitted our Order to the Secretary of State for Transport. Once confirmed, this Order will enable the compulsory purchase of land in the West Bridgford Urban District, within the Rushcliffe Borough Council area of Nottinghamshire, to facilitate the development of the improved road junctions. 

  We’ve now extended the consultation period after identifying that the email address provided previously to submit objections is no longer valid. Please send all communications to the corrected email address: nationalcasework@dft.gov.uk.  

  If you’ve already submitted an objection to the previously email address, we kindly ask you to resubmit it to ensure it is properly received and considered. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and want to ensure that everyone can participate fully in the consultation process.  

  Objection period 

  The Compulsory Purchase Order and Side Roads Order is now open to objection or representation until 12 February 2025. 

  Any objection to the Orders must be made in writing to the Secretary of State for Transport at the National Transport Casework Team, Tyneside House, Skinnerburn Road, Newcastle Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7AR, or by email to nationalcasework@dft.gov.uk. 

  If you have any questions, please contact don't hesitate to contact us by email at A52NottinghamJunctions@nationalhighways.co.uk. 

  Deposit points 

  The Orders and supporting documentation have been deposited at the following locations: 

  National Highways 
  The Cube, 199 Wharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 1RN 

  Ruddington Library 
  Church St, Ruddington, Nottingham NG11 6HD  

  Opening times Tuesday and Thursday – 9:30am to 5:30pm, Friday – 9:30am to 5.00pm, Saturday – 9:30am to 1.00pm. 

  West Bridgford Library 
  Bridgford Rd, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6AT 

  Opening times: Monday to Thursday – 9:00am to 6:00pm, Friday – 9:00am to 5pm, Saturday – 9:00am to 4.00pm, Sunday 11.00am to 3.00pm. 

  You can also view the documents in the legal documents section of this page. 

  Please note:

  The Transport Secretary has commissioned a review of the Department for Transport's spending portfolio, including current and future road schemes. 

  While the review is ongoing, we’re continuing with our work on the scheme. 

• 25 November 2024

  Highways Act 1980 – Orders published

  Following the completion of additional traffic modelling, we’re progressing with plans to improve the Nottingham Knight and Wheatcroft Junctions.

  As part of this process, we have submitted an Order to the Secretary of State for Transport. This Order will enable the compulsory purchase of land in the West Bridgford Urban District, within the Rushcliffe Borough Council area of Nottinghamshire, to facilitate the development of the improved road junctions.

  Deposit points

  The Orders and supporting documentation have been deposited at the following locations:

  National Highways

  The Cube, 199 Wharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 1RN

  Ruddington Library

  Church St, Ruddington, Nottingham NG11 6HD 

  Opening times Tuesday and Thursday – 9:30am to 5:30pm, Friday – 9:30am to 5.00pm, Saturday – 9:30am to 1.00pm.

  West Bridgford Library

  Bridgford Rd, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6AT

  Opening times: Monday to Thursday – 9:00am to 6:00pm, Friday – 9:00am to 5pm, Saturday – 9:00am to 4.00pm, Sunday 11.00am to 3.00pm.

  You can also view the documents in the legal documents section of this page.

  Objection period

  The Compulsory Purchase Order and Side Roads Order is open to objection or representation until 20 January 2025.

  Any objection to the Orders must be made in writing to the Secretary of State for Transport at the National Transport Casework Team, Tyneside House, Skinnerburn Road, Newcastle Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7AR, or by email to NATIONALCASEWORK@dft.gov.uk.

  If you have any questions, please contact don't hesitate to contact us by email at A52NottinghamJunctions@nationalhighways.co.uk.

  Please note

  The Transport Secretary has commissioned a review of the Department for Transport's spending portfolio, including current and future road schemes.

  While the review is ongoing, we’re continuing with our work on the scheme.

• 15 August 2024

  Nottingham Knight and Wheatcroft Junctions

  When we initially designed the A52 Nottingham Junctions (larger) scheme, our traffic modelling was based on proposed local road developments in the area. However, uncertainty around timelines led us to exclude these developments from our planning. As a result, we needed to carry out additional traffic modelling to fully assess the benefits and impacts of our planned improvements. During this time, we also continued to progress our design and engage with key stakeholders.

  Because of this additional work, we now expect to begin construction in autumn 2025 and not in autumn 2024 as planned. We appreciate your understanding, especially those keen to see these improvements move forward. However, ensuring we deliver the best scheme possible remains our top priority.

  In the meantime, you may see our team on the network as this month we’re starting our essential maintenance work to replace a damaged beam to the A52 Derby Road Junction North Bridge. You can find more information on our maintenance schemes page.

  If you have any queries, please feel free to email the team, A52nottinghamjunction@nationalhighways.co.uk.

• 02 January 2024

  Survey works – Nottingham Knight and Wheatcroft Junctions

  As we progress with our plans to improve Nottingham Knight and Wheatcroft junctions, we need to carry out some further ground investigation survey work. This is so we can understand the properties of the underlying ground. The results from these surveys will feed into our design to ensure optimal improvements are achieved at each junction. The survey works in the area that we’ll be conducting include boreholes and trial pits.

   

• 31 May 2023

  A52 Nottingham smaller junctions scheme completion

  We’ve finished our improvements at the Gamston roundabout, which marks the completion of the second phase of the A52 Nottingham junctions improvement scheme. We thank everyone for their patience while this important work has been taking place.

  The Gamston roundabout opened for traffic on Tuesday 30 May 2023, following the installation of high-friction anti-skid surfacing which helps reduce stopping distance in adverse weather. Our improvements have included widening all three approaches to the roundabout to create extra lanes in order to reduce congestion and queuing. New traffic lights and a traffic-light controlled pedestrian crossing have been installed to improve safety, and a dedicated bus lane has been added on the roundabout to improve the flow of public transport. 

  Our work has also extended to Nottinghamshire County Council’s maintenance depot, with a new traffic light-controlled system at the exit to allow safer movement of their vehicles, plus a new maintenance lay-by to improve safety for their maintenance workers.