Survey work on busy road to explore junction upgrades

The council said there will be some noise disruption in the area while survey work is carried out

Motorists are being warned of weeks of potential disruption on a busy road in Nottinghamshire as survey work ahead of a junction upgrade is carried out.

Nottinghamshire County Council said the A60 Nottingham Road in Mansfield would undergo investigative work from Monday.

The council said the work would explore wait times for vehicles at peak times, improved travel for bus users, and safe crossing for pedestrians at the junction with Park Lane and Baums Lane.

The first phase of the project will involve advanced survey works for three weeks until 1 September.

Work will include drilling multiple boreholes across the junction and within the Sainsbury’s petrol station and car park.

To minimise disruption to the road network, most of the survey works will be carried out at night-time, when traffic volumes are lower.

'Quickly and safely'

Councillor Neil Clarke MBE, cabinet member for transport and environment at the council, said: "We understand that the survey works may cause some inconvenience and frustration for residents, businesses and road users in the area.

“We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we carry out these essential works to help us plan for the future of this busy junction.

"We will make every effort to keep the disruption to a minimum and to complete the works as quickly and safely as possible."

The council said the survey aimed to identify improvements to reduce wait times for vehicles at peak times, improve access to the retail park, reduce travel times for bus users, and provide safer crossing facilities for pedestrians and cyclists.

Vehicle access to the Sainsbury’s and Mansfield Leisure Park in Park Lane will be maintained throughout the works, with temporary diversions in place where necessary.

The outcome of the survey works will help to plan the final design and construction of any potential junction improvements, which will be subject to further approval.

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