Villagers have shared their concerns after congestion built up due to roadworks in the area. On Monday, July 3, there were queues of traffic in both directions at Gunthorpe Bridge on the A6097 due to roadworks.
In addition to these works, there are also roadworks taking place on Main Street in Burton Joyce, and on the A612 on Nottingham Road, which connects to the A6097 Bridgford Street. Due to the number of roadworks close to Gunthorpe, many residents have experienced delays or are having to take alternate routes.
However, the riverside village can only be accessed by car at two points, both of which are on the A6097. According to traffic monitoring site Inrix at around 2pm on July 3: "Slow traffic on A6097 Bridgford Street in both directions at Gunthorpe Bridge.
