A funding package has been confirmed to allow a feasibility study into creating a fourth Trent crossing at Colwick.
The study, which will assess the potential for a new bridge, will be paid for by the East Midlands Combined County Authority’s (EMCCA) City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) revenue funding allocation.
The confirmation follows a letter sent by Cllr Mike Adams urging investment in this critical transport link.
Cllr Adams, who represents Carlton East on Nottinghamshire County Council, has long championed the need for a new bridge to alleviate congestion and improve connectivity for communities including Colwick, Netherfield, Gedling, Stoke Bardolph, Rivendell, and Burton Joyce.
“This is a really important milestone in the campaign for a fourth Trent crossing,” said Cllr Adams. “I have been fighting for this on behalf of local residents and businesses for years, and I’m delighted that my calls—backed by former Gedling MP Tom Randall—have been heard.
“This feasibility study is the first crucial step toward delivering real transport improvements that will ease congestion, boost economic growth, and create new job opportunities for our area.”
Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, Cllr Sam Smith, confirmed that the feasibility study will be carried out by the Council, using part of the £1 million funding package allocated for transport development projects across the region.
He said: “This study is an essential step in addressing growing traffic pressures on the A612 and wider road network, I’d like to thank Cllr Adams for the role he has played in making this happen”
Cllr Adams added. “With traffic volumes increasing by 12.5% over the past year, commuters and businesses are facing daily delays, while HGVs are diverting through nearby villages, causing further disruption. A new crossing would be a game-changer, improving journey times and reducing pressure on local roads.”
The feasibility study will form part of a broader programme of transport development projects being supported by EMCCA funding.
“This is just the beginning,” Cllr Adams added.
“I will continue to push this project forward to ensure that it moves beyond feasibility and into real delivery. I look forward to seeing the study’s findings and working with all stakeholders to make this long-overdue infrastructure a reality.”
Further updates on the feasibility study and the wider transport investment programme are expected later in the year.
