Resurfacing, bridge waterproofing and safety improvements are planned locally this month, with highway repairs continuing through winter.

Road resurfacing in Newark, Bathley and Blidworth is among the major schemes planned for November as Nottinghamshire County Council continues its highway maintenance programme.

The council and its highways partner, Via East Midlands, have published their month-ahead plans, which also include work on the A617 at Springwood Bends in Hockerton.

That scheme will involve replacing roadside safety barriers, supporting the embankment and installing new safety fencing. The section of Muskham Bridge crossing the River Trent is also due to undergo waterproofing.

Repairs across the district

Patching teams, supported by the council’s JCB Pothole Pro machines, are scheduled to carry out repairs in Barnby in the Willows and Hockerton.

Further highway improvements are planned in Newark, Oxton, Blidworth, Muskham and Farnsfield, following recently completed resurfacing in Newark, Coddington, Blidworth and Southwell.

The work forms part of the council’s £181.25 million countywide Highway Capital Maintenance Programme. The council says more than 450 carriageway resurfacing and treatment schemes have been scheduled for the year.

October saw the completion of the 250th surfacing scheme of the 2026/27 financial year. According to the council, more schemes have now been delivered this financial year than during the whole of the previous year.

Winter preparations

The seasonal micro asphalt programme is expected to finish by mid-November as temperatures fall, while other maintenance work continues through winter.

Up to 50 highway maintenance teams will operate across Nottinghamshire at peak times, carrying out pothole repairs, targeted resurfacing, patching and preventative treatments.

Gritting teams and severe weather crews are also moving to full-time standby, alongside year-round drainage work, gully cleansing, tree inspections and routine repairs.

Councillor Bert Bingham, the council’s cabinet member for transport and environment, said: “As we head into winter, we remain focused on keeping the county moving safely and reliably through all weather conditions.”

He thanked residents and road users for their patience while the improvements are carried out.

The full roadworks schedule is available on the Nottinghamshire Highways website. Plans may change because of weather or operational requirements.