Drivers in Gedling borough are being warned to expect roadworks and temporary disruption as a series of major highway improvement schemes get underway across the borough this month.
Nottinghamshire County Council has unveiled its latest programme of highway works for September, with seven major resurfacing projects scheduled across Gedling as part of a record £181.25 million investment in Nottinghamshire’s roads.
Among the roads set to benefit are sections of the A60 Mansfield Road in both Ravenshead and Arnold.
The resurfacing schemes form part of the council’s wider Highway Capital Maintenance Programme, which aims to improve road conditions, reduce the risk of potholes and keep traffic moving more efficiently across the county.
Alongside the resurfacing work, crews will continue carrying out surface dressing and micro-asphalt treatments on roads throughout Nottinghamshire. These preventative measures help extend the life of road surfaces by sealing cracks, improving grip and preventing water damage that can lead to potholes.
Additional repairs are also planned in Gedling borough. Patching teams using the council’s specialist JCB Pothole Pro machines will carry out repairs on Church Street in Lambley and Wighay Road in Linby.
Highways teams are also scheduled to undertake improvement works on Chesterfield Avenue and Westcliffe Avenue in Gedling, as well as Wheatley Drive and Buntings Lane in Carlton.
The latest programme follows the completion of resurfacing works on Gedling Road in Arnold and Church Road in Burton Joyce. Earlier repairs were also carried out on the A60 Mansfield Road and Nottingham Road between Papplewick and Ravenshead.
Councillor Bert Bingham, Nottinghamshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment, said: “We are continuing to make significant progress in improving roads across Gedling with major resurfacing schemes planned for September alongside a range of additional repairs and preventative maintenance works.
“This year’s record highways investment has enabled us to tackle more roads than ever before. By the end of July, we had completed almost 100 road surface improvement schemes, and many more are planned before the end of the year.”
He added: “I’d like to thank residents for their patience and understanding while these important improvements are carried out.”
The council says its year-round maintenance programme will also continue, including drain and gully cleansing, tree inspections and other road repairs.
Residents can view the latest roadworks schedule and updates via the county council’s highways website. Motorists are advised that planned dates may change depending on weather conditions and operational requirements.
