Nottingham’s Maid Marian Way works have resumed, affecting local businesses and commuters who are feeling the disruption.
Nottingham: The transformation works at Maid Marian Way are back on track. This busy junction has seen some serious changes, and businesses are feeling the heat. They’re calling the impact “tremendous,” and commuters are being told to plan for extra travel time.
The roundabout has been switched to a T-junction, and it’s been a bit of a mess for local businesses and bus passengers. The disruptions have led to some strong reactions from bus operators, who say traffic has really taken a hit since the changes.
Nottingham City Transport mentioned that things have “worsened” since the switch, and Trentbarton echoed those concerns, noting significant delays in their services. The latest phase of work kicked off on January 6, right when everyone was heading back to work after the holidays.
Now that the junction itself is done, the focus is on sprucing up the surrounding area. The project is set to wrap up by spring, and one local business is really looking forward to the peace and quiet.
An employee from Elena’s Patisserie shared how the noise has kept customers away. They used to have people sitting outside, but that’s just not happening now. Another restaurant worker mentioned that lunchtime foot traffic has dropped off, especially when pathways were blocked.
Commuters are feeling the pinch too. One guy, Martin, expressed his confusion over why the works were even necessary. He’s hoping they finish up soon because the traffic can get really bad during rush hour.
On top of that, footpath works started on January 6 on Tollhouse Hill, which means the Y7 bus stop is out of commission for about 10 weeks. Passengers are being directed to the Y5 stop instead.
Lane closures are also happening on Maid Marian Way northbound, so Nottingham City Council is advising everyone to allow extra time for their trips.
When it’s all said and done, the project will include a rain garden to help with flooding issues, plus they’re planning to plant a bunch of new trees—41 to be exact, which is almost four times the number that were taken out.
A spokesperson from the council thanked everyone for their patience and reminded folks that more work is coming on the kerbs, which will mean more lane closures. So, if you’re heading north through that junction, just plan ahead!
