Closure of Nobottle Road
We have been advised of a road closure on Nobottle Road, starting on 5th January.
Published: 22 December 2025
Details of the closure can be found here:
The Parish Council are concerned about the length of time the road is to closed, especially as for the early part of 2026 the road closure on Sandy Lane will also be in place. We have spoken to Highways and the developer to see if there are any alternative options. The response received is as follows:
“The Section 278 works include the construction of a new roundabout at the junction of Upper High Street and Roman Road. Much of this roundabout is being built off line to help minimise disruption where possible.
In addition, Roman Road is undergoing a full reconstruction from the new roundabout through to the existing roundabout at Berrywood Road/New Sandy Lane, covering approximately half a mile. Because of the limited road width and the size of the construction machinery required, it is not safe to carry out these works without a full road closure.
This section of the project also involves installing a substantial retaining wall, creating a new cycleway, and laying all utilities needed to serve the new housing development. These are complex, large-scale activities that require significant space for excavation, machinery, and safe working zones. For this reason, the contractor has programmed the works on the basis of a full closure, and the sequence of construction has been designed around this arrangement.
Given the scale and nature of the works, it is not possible to change the plans to keep the road open or to reduce the closure period without compromising safety or significantly extending the overall duration of the project. Maintaining an open road would place both the workforce and road users at risk and would prevent the contractor from using the machinery and working methods required to complete the scheme to the necessary standard.
The contractor has factored all of this into their programme, which is why the duration of the closure is longer than a standard resurfacing scheme. While we appreciate that any closure is disruptive, this approach ensures the works can be completed safely, efficiently, and to a high quality.”
We will continue to be in dialogue with the developer and Highways during the works and will give updates as we can.