Flooding on A52 in Nottinghamshire: Lane Closures and Investigations

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National Highways is closing lanes on the A52 in Nottinghamshire as part of an investigation into the severe flooding that occurred on January 6, when a car had to be rescued. The area's MP, James Naish, has been pressing National Highways for answers, with an initial investigation finding no obvious causes for the flooding. A detailed CCTV survey of the pipework has been commissioned to identify any defects or blockages, and a 1.1km stretch of the road will be surveyed overnight to minimize disruption.

Key Takeaways:

  • The A52 in Nottinghamshire will have various lanes closed in both directions across several dates in November, starting from Monday, due to investigations into severe flooding that occurred on January 6.
  • The affected stretch of the A52 lies between the Nottingham Knight and Wheatcroft Island roundabouts, where a car had to be rescued after severe flooding on January 6.
  • James Naish, the Labour MP for Rushcliffe, has been questioning National Highways about the flooding and was told that "there were no obvious causes for the flooding identified" after an initial investigation.
  • A detailed CCTV survey of the pipework has been commissioned to identify any defects or blockages in the 1.1km stretch of the road, which will be surveyed overnight between November 3 and 7, November 10 and 12, and November 17.
  • Parts of the A52 eastbound will be closed in both directions between 8pm and 6am, with lane one being shut for the initial phase and lane two being closed for the other two phases.
  • The A52 flooding came on a day that saw 50 flood warnings and alerts being issued across Nottinghamshire, with the area's MP stating that the flooding still came as a "surprise".
  • National Highways is planning a major redesign of the Nottingham Knight and Wheatcroft roundabouts, which is subject to a public inquiry.

Statistics:

  • 50 flood warnings and alerts were issued across Nottinghamshire on the day of the A52 flooding.
  • A 1.1km stretch of the A52 will be surveyed overnight as part of the investigation into the flooding.
  • The survey will be carried out in three phases, between November 3 and 7, November 10 and 12, and November 17.
  • Parts of the A52 eastbound will be closed in both directions for 10 hours each night, between 8pm and 6am, to minimize disruption.
  • The A52 has been closed for several dates in November due to ongoing investigations and flooding.

Sources:

  • National Highways, regarding lane closures and investigations on the A52.
  • James Naish, Labour MP for Rushcliffe, regarding the flooding and National Highways' response.
  • [Caption: The car stuck in flooding on the A52 on January 6]