Nottinghamshire's 2026-2027 Highways Program: Smoother Roads Ahead

0:00On March 20th, Nottinghamshire County Council has unveiled its 2026-27 highways program for Rushcliffe featuring a broad slate of road upgrades. This includes resurfacing on major a-roads, structural fixes, and preventative treatments across Westbridgeford, Reddington, Eastleek, and nearby. Villages. Local estate roads and rural links will also see improvements like micro-ass fault and footway resurfacing. Key projects target busy stretches, such as the A-60 Loughborough Road, in Westbridgeford and Reddington, plus the A-606 Melton Road. Surface dressing will help prolong road life on these routes, while drainage work hits spots like Ableton Lane and Main Street in Kenulton. Smaller residential areas get micro-ass fault on streets in Edwalton and Eastleek. Drivers in residence stand a gain from smoother surfaces and fewer potholes, as these efforts aim to cut long-term repair bills. Preventative measures form a big part of the plan, showing a smart shift toward maintenance over major overhalls.

1:04Still, a few schemes got pushed back due to tight budgets. Looking ahead, the council lined up more for 2027-28, with resurfacing on roads like Queens Road and Radcliffe on Trent and Bunny Lane. Structural repairs continue on rural paths, and surface dressing hits the A-60 from Costock to Rimstone. Overall, this steady investment promises safer travel across Rushcliffe's key networks for years to come.