A busy stretch of the A52 in Nottingham will be partially closed to allow for “pivotal” works that are hoped to reduce journey times. National Highways is working to improve the capacity of the Wheatcroft and Nottingham Knight roundabouts – the final stage of a ten-year programme to improve junctions along the A52 in Nottingham, reports the Nottingham Post.

The layout of the junctions at the two roundabouts will be enlarged, with a cut-through to be installed in the middle of the islands connecting the A52.

This will allow drivers to travel straight through the junctions instead of going around the roundabouts, which officials believe will reduce congestion.

From Monday 7 September work will start at the Wheatcroft roundabout and carry on for three months, with overnight closures in place from 8pm to 6am, Monday to Friday. Meanwhile, from 8am on Monday 21 September to 6pm on Friday 25 September, the section of Flawforth Lane where it meets the A52 will be fully closed.

National Highways says that, during this time, there will be lane closures along the A52 and a reduced speed limit of 40mph to ensure everyone remains safe.

The agency’s project manager, Adam Gallis, said:

“Work we have already completed on the A52 through Nottinghamshire has had a positive impact on reducing congestion and keeping everyone moving through the county.

“We’re now ready to start the final phase of the project to upgrade the remaining two roundabouts, which will further improve commuter journeys and remove the bottleneck at these junctions.

“The new design of the junctions will create much-needed additional capacity, better connectivity and safer journeys for the thousands of drivers using this key route each day.”

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