Work begins today on the building of Nottingham’s first ever cycle superhighway.
The first stage, called the Western Corridor, will be built to connect the city centre to the University of Nottingham and run along Castle Boulevard.
When complete, the City Council says it will separate cyclists from other traffic and improve safety for all road users.
However during the construction, which is scheduled finish in April 2016, traffic is likely to be disrupted.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BcCKEwOVjk
Video: An animation of how the superhighway will work along Castle Boulevard
Councillor Nick McDonald, portfolio holder for transport at Nottingham City Council, said: “Unfortunately, during the works, it will be necessary to introduce temporary traffic measures that will cause localised restrictions; we will tell residents in advance when works are happening and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
“However, the start of the cycle superhighway roadworks is a really exciting development for the city.
“We know it will prove to be popular with commuters and leisure cyclists and provides a real showcase to demonstrate how high we are setting our standards for Nottingham’s cycling future.”
During the construction, the current Castle Boulevard cycle path will be closed from today until the completion of the Western Corridor with alternative routes available on the city cycling website.
The scheme is part of the Nottingham City Cycle Ambition Programme, funded by the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership.
The City Council is also looking for views from cyclists, cycle organisations and all road users on the Nottingham Cycle Design Guide draft.
The guide covers specific local infrastructure plans and issues concerning cycling in detail.
