'Outdated' Maid Marian Way roundabout transformation 'progressing well' after surprise discoveries

Work to transform a busy Nottingham roundabout deemed "outdated" is progressing well - despite some surprise discoveries underground. Nottingham City Council is replacing the layout of the Maid Marian Way roundabout with a traffic light-controlled T-junction that will have new pedestrian crossings and improved cycle facilities.

Council officials have explained the changes to the roundabout, which had been called polluted and outdated by councillors, would make it safer for everyone. The city council has now said the construction programme, which started on May 7 and is due to end by spring 2025, is "progressing well".

The project is on track and has not been delayed by the discovery of the ruins of buildings from the 1800s found underneath the roundabout, a representative explained. "The roundabout has been almost completely removed, and our excavations have dug down to around two metres so far, finding the remnants of 19th-century buildings cellars," a spokesperson for the council's transport team said.

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"Works are progressing well as part of our project to transform the roundabout at Maid Marian Way into a modern T-junction. A new T-junction will improve the area for pedestrians and cyclists, making it a safer and nicer area to travel through, with more trees, green spaces and a rain garden to help deal with sustainable drainage."

The junction of Mount Street and Maid Marian Way will also be altered, making it simpler for pedestrians to cross, while traffic will be able to turn right from Mount Street. A new left turn will also be opened on Park Row to allow traffic to head north onto Maid Marian Way for routes heading north and east.

The project is funded through the Government's Future High Street Fund. The work is causing some disruption to drivers, as the inner traffic lane of the roundabout is currently coned off, as well as the offside approach lanes.