Residents in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, face longer journeys in early February 2026 as major road resurfacing and junction works take place near Nottingham City Hospital. Nottingham City Council is carrying out resurfacing at the Perry Road roundabout and works on parts of Edwards Lane, routes commonly used by patients, hospital staff and commuters attending the hospital.
The works are scheduled to run into late February 2026 and will use a phased approach with lane closures and temporary multi-way traffic lights to maintain emergency access. Local transport briefings and council planning documents estimate journey times could increase by around 20–30 minutes during peak morning and evening periods; motorists are being urged to allow extra time.
Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust has advised patients to allow additional travel time and to consider alternatives such as the Medilink service. Nottingham City Transport has also adjusted services to and from City Hospital — notably the Blue 40 and 40X — and some stops serving the Edwards Lane estate are affected; passengers should check NCT service updates for the latest diversions.
The council says these repairs are part of the 2025/26 Highway Capital Maintenance Programme, shown on the Transport Nottingham planned-maintenance map, and are intended to address worn road surfaces and improve safety at the roundabout (including for ambulances and cyclists). Local transport briefings warn the works could create knock-on congestion for drivers using Carlton Road and Porchester Road this month; schedules and diversions remain subject to change, so readers should consult Nottingham City Council/One.Network and NCT for live updates.
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