Full details about the repair programme are available on One Network: https://one.network/?GB150970332 

 

About the repairs 
The bridge repair works will take place from Monday, 3 August 2026 until Friday, 27 November 2026. 

 

During the works, the B6540 Tamworth Road will remain open to vehicles except for some temporary lane closures and three overnight weekend closures. The road will remain open to pedestrians throughout the works. 

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Temporary lane closures 
For five weeks, starting from Monday, 12 October until Friday, 13 November 2026, temporary two-way traffic lights will be in operation 24/7.  During peak hours the lights will be controlled manually to minimise delays, Monday to Saturday.

 

Overnight closures 
In addition, the following overnight closures - from 8pm until 9am - are required to replace the bridge expansion joints and resurface the pavement across the bridge:  

• Saturday, 24 October / Sunday 25 October   

• Saturday, 7 November / Sunday 8 November   

• Saturday, 14 November / Sunday 15 November.  

 

During the overnight closures, a signed diversion route will be in place using Tamworth Road, Wilne Road, Sawley Road, A6005, A5111, A6, A50 roundabout Junction 1, and B6540. 

 

Please be aware that the dates listed above may change due to weather conditions and any unexpected issues we find on site.  

 

We apologise for any delays and ask people to allow extra time for their journey.   

 

Public transport  

The temporary road closure will affect public bus services Number 15 and Skylink Nottingham provided by Trentbarton, and the Number 7 Soar Valley Community Bus. 

 

We have informed the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA), Trentbarton, and Soar Valley Community Busses about the road closure.  

 

A signed diversionary route is also in place using Tamworth Road, Wilne Road, Sawley Road, A6005, A5111, A6, A50 roundabout Junction 1, and B6540. 

 

About the works 

The repairs are the final phase of a major £1.4 million project to refurbish the 120-year-old bridge. 

 

In 2023, the steel structure of the bridge was repainted and corroded steel replaced to safeguard the future of the structure. 

 

Our contractor will be replacing and repairing corroded steel supports, repairing the road expansion joints as well as resurfacing the road and pavements.