Preparatory works have begun on a major improvement scheme to the A614/A6097, signalling the start of a project that council officers say will bring months of disruption along one of Nottinghamshire’s key transport routes.
What is happening and where
The upgrade covers five priority junctions and roundabouts stretching from East Bridgford up to Ollerton. Initial targeted archaeology work is underway at the Kirk Hill junction – a required step before main construction is due to start, currently estimated to begin in August.
- Widening of sections of the A6097 to add an extra lane each way
- Enlarged right-turn lanes into Kirk Hill and East Bridgford Road
- New road markings and an upgraded traffic signals system
- Improved street lighting and renewed footpath along Kirk Hill
- Upgrades to a bridleway crossing
Costs, timetable and background
The scheme is now valued at about £49 million, which includes a contribution of £12.6 million from the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA). The project has been on the cards for several years, with planning consent originally granted in 2022 and government approval confirmed in September 2025. Work had been delayed and funding reviewed following the 2024 general election.
| Location | Main work |
|---|---|
| Ollerton Roundabout | Junction improvements |
| White Post Roundabout | Capacity and safety upgrades |
| Warren Hill junction | Signal and lane enhancements |
| Lowdham Roundabout | Junction works |
| Kirk Hill junction | Archaeology then widening and signalling |
Councillors and county leaders have campaigned for changes along this corridor for more than two decades. Those behind the project say the work is intended to reduce congestion, increase road capacity and speed up journeys for commuters and freight through the county.
“[Kirk Hill] is packed with traffic [at peak times], all coming off the main road. Across Nottinghamshire this is one of the main entrances into Nottinghamshire,”
The council leader emphasised the pinch points the scheme aims to remove and linked the improvements to better travel for residents and improved conditions for business.
What drivers and residents should expect
Road users along the A614/A6097 should prepare for lane restrictions, temporary junction layouts and possible diversions once the main construction phase begins. While the archaeology works are largely behind-the-scenes, the full construction will be visible on the roads and will take place over several months.
Local people with regular journeys through East Bridgford, Kirk Hill, Lowdham, Warren Hill and Ollerton are advised to check Nottinghamshire County Council updates and traffic notices before travelling and to allow extra time for journeys during peak periods.
The authority says the project is intended to deliver long-term benefits in traffic flow and resilience, though residents and businesses will have to contend with interruptions while the work is carried out.
