Meadows Way road closure planned as new crossings created to help cyclists

A series of new crossings are being created to make the area safer for cyclists. New crossings will be created between the popular Bird Cage Walk cycle and pedestrian route and paths along Meadows Way, the River Trent and the Queen's Park and Ride site.

These improvements are being paid for by the Transforming Cities Funding programme as part of wider improvements being made along A453/Queen’s Drive corridor and the Park and Ride site. A new staggered toucan crossing on Queen's Drive will provide a pedestrian and cycle facility as close as possible to the Crossgate Drive junction.

A section of the verge area between Queen’s Drive and Meadows Way is set to be converted into a level crossing platform with a new bus set-down stop for outbound bus services. This platform will also lead to a new zebra crossing on Meadows Way.

From Monday, October 21, to Friday, October 25, Meadows Way will be closed between Ainsworth Drive and Crossgate Drive so that works can take place as part of the four-week project. Temporary traffic lights will also be needed in the area and some parking spaces will be closed to create a safe working area.

During the closure, a diversion will be in place along Sheriff’s Way and Robin Hood Way, but pedestrian access will not be affected. Once the new crossing is installed the project's focus will move on to Queen’s Drive.

Work will take place on one lane at a time, with lane restrictions in place from 9.30am to 3.30pm. The work will be closely monitored by the city council's Network Management team, with all works expected to be completed by December 2024.

Nottingham City Council leader and executive member for strategic regeneration, transport and communications, Councillor Neghat Khan, said: “As part of our ambition to be carbon-neutral by 2028, it’s vital we get people out of their cars and able to walk or cycle by better connecting our communities.

"I welcome the new dedicated crossings that will keep people safe, and I am pleased that we have been able to use external funding to do this. With so many people crossing Queen’s Road and Meadows Way on foot or on bike, it’s a sensible place for us to add new dedicated crossings.”