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Nottinghamshire's "Goose Fair Ride" Intersection Sparks Widespread Concerns

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A resident of Gedling Village, Francis Rodrigues, has described the Arnold Lane/ Main Road junction as a "completely broken" and "white-knuckle ride" due to its poor condition and faded road markings. The 75-year-old, who cycles and drives round the island on a weekly basis, is calling on Nottinghamshire County Council to urgently fix the junction. His concerns are shared by Gedling MP Michael Payne, who has expressed "serious concern" to the new leader of the Reform UK-controlled county council, Mick Barton. The Labour politician has called for the road to be resurfaced, citing the ongoing failure of the county council to maintain road safety for his constituents.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Arnold Lane/ Main Road junction in Gedling Village has been described as a "completely broken" and "white-knuckle ride" by resident Francis Rodrigues due to its poor condition and faded road markings.
  • The junction poses a threat to life and limb, according to Mr. Rodrigues, who has called on Nottinghamshire County Council to urgently fix the intersection.
  • Gedling MP Michael Payne has expressed "serious concern" to the new leader of the Reform UK-controlled county council, Mick Barton, and has called for the road to be resurfaced.
  • The Labour politician has cited the ongoing failure of the county council to maintain road safety for his constituents.
  • Another resident, Barbara Morton, has suggested that the problem is partly due to the ineffectiveness of Colliery Way, the £49m relief road built to reduce traffic in Gedling Village.
  • Residents have expressed frustration with the condition of the junction, with one resident stating that some potholes are so large that people could "disappear in them and never be seen again".
  • Reform UK has stated that potholes will be prioritized in their to-do list after taking control of Nottinghamshire County Council.
  • A highways manager at the authority has stated that the condition of the mini roundabout is being monitored and will be considered for inclusion in a future programme of work.

Statistics:

  • £400 million: The estimated backlog of highway repairs in the region inherited by the new Reform UK administration.
  • £49m: The cost of Colliery Way, the relief road built to reduce traffic in Gedling Village.
  • 40 sites in the Gedling district: The number of sites due to benefit from road/footway resurfacing or surface treatments as part of this year's programmed schemes.

Sources:

  • The Nottingham Post, December 6th, 2022
  • Gedling Village resident Francis Rodrigues
  • Gedling MP Michael Payne
  • Reform UK
  • Nottinghamshire County Council
  • A highways manager at the authority

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