Roadworks at a major Nottingham junction have resumed, causing further disruption to businesses and commuters. The transformation of the Maid Marian Way roundabout into a T-junction, though now complete, has led to complaints about increased traffic and accessibility issues.
Transformation works at one of Nottingham 's busiest junctions have resumed, as businesses tell of the 'tremendous' impact they have had and commuters are told to 'allow extra time' for their journeys. The large roundabout at Maid Marian Way, Upper Parliament Street and Derby Road has now been converted to a T-junction. The works have caused significant disruption to neighbouring businesses, as well as to bus passengers and commuters.
Works in October led to strongly-worded statements from two of the city's bus operators. Nottingham City Transport (NCT) said traffic had 'worsened' since the Maid Marian Way junction was changed from a roundabout to a T-junction. Trentbarton also said the works caused 'significant delays' to its services. The latest phase of the works commenced on Monday, January 6, coinciding with the rush back to work after the Christmas break. As the junction itself has now been completed, workers are focusing on the space surrounding it. The project is expected to be finished by spring and one business is excited to hopefully wave the noisy works goodbye. A spokesperson for Elena's Patisserie said: 'The works have impacted us tremendously. Because of the noise, people couldn't sit outside, crossing the road was extremely dangerous, people who used to come from the offices nearby no longer come here. I'm quite excited for them to leave, but they're not going to for another few months.' An employee at a restaurant on Maid Marian Way, who wished to remain anonymous, added: 'The works have definitely impacted us. It's lunch hour and we're not getting any passing trade or walk-ins. It used to be even worse when the pathways were blocked off. It's been a bit better since they reopened but that's what impacted us the most.' Commuters have also been impacted due to the lane closures that were previously in place last year. Martin Andrews, 61, said: 'I just don't understand why the works were needed on this junction'
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