Road restrictions as Broadmarsh demolition kicks off

A three-week programme to establish a “solid boundary hoarding” around the redundant Broadmarsh car park will start today (Monday 21 August).

Nottingham County Council says the move mean some lane restrictions on all roads around the site, with lanes reduced by one lane on Collin Street, Middle Hill and Carrington Street and by two lanes on Canal Street. Temporary fencing will initially mark the boundary to allow safe installation of the hoardings.

Alternative car parks for motorists who would usually use the Broadmarsh Car Park have been established at Broadmarsh East and Sheriff’s Lodge, both off Canal Street, as it is business as usual at intu Broadmarsh as the car park is demolished.

Councillor Jon Collins, leader of the City Council, said: “The hoardings going up are probably the first real sign for everyone in Nottingham that the Broadmarsh changes are happening, that this isn’t another false dawn, which is a welcome sign for the city. It’s the first step in a long regeneration programme but one I think everyone is looking forward to.”