An update has been issued into the progress of the Gedling Access Road which is due to be completed later this year.
Nottinghamshire County Council’s Communities and Place Committee heard on Thursday, March 4 about the progress of works along the 3.8km route.
The first kerb stones have been put in place on the Gedling Access Road, paving the way for the road to officially open in the Autumn, according to the council.
Since works began in January 2020, a new junction at Burton Road has been constructed and an embankment at Mapperley Plains has been created using earth excavated from Lambley Lane.
The coming months will see three new roundabouts start to take shape along with top soil and Tarmacking works before the road opens to traffic in September.
Councillor John Cottee, Chairman of the Communities and Place Committee, said: “Not only will the Gedling Access Road significantly reduce traffic through Gedling Village, but it will also link communities in the area to wider Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City Centre, while progressing the sustainable redevelopment of the former Gedling Colliery/Chase Farm site.
“Construction works have been progressing well despite the COVID-19 pandemic and are following the latest Operating Procedures issued by the Construction Leadership Council to reflect the latest Government guidance.
“The pandemic has also meant that volunteer work within the community has also operated differently but thanks to the dedication of the construction team, activities and partnerships have continued to flourish.
“The coming months will be an exciting time as we look towards the Gedling Access Road opening to traffic in the Autumn and we look forward to seeing the road take shape further.
“We would like to thank residents and motorists for their ongoing understanding and patience while we carry out works on this project.”
The current camera enforcement of the Stoke Lane Bus Plug will remain in place while works on the project continue.
A lane closure in Mapperley Plains was lifted last month, while the road closure of Lambley Lane will remain in force until the end of May.
