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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
National
Olimpia Zagnat

Anger over plans to change A52 underpass that residents claim would 'butcher' wildlife

Frustrated neighbours were left fuming over plans to "butcher" an underpass near A52. The improvements were outlined in a report and include changes to a number of crossings and an underpass on Landmere Lane to improve safety.

The planned improvements, in combination with the changes to the underpass, aims to create an active travel route between Nottingham Knight roundabout and Landmere Lane in the west, to the employment, local centre and new housing adjacent to Wheatcroft Garden Centre in the east. It also promises to facilitate active connections between Ruddington and the key services, including to Rushcliffe Spencer Academy.

But members of the community living near the underpass have hit back saying "we do not want to change the way we live". David Allcock, living in Wayne Court, added: "In my opinion, this would be a waste of money. They could tidy up the underpass.

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