THE speed limit on a major Notts road is set to be reduced from this evening.
The limit on the A453 will be cut from 60mph to 40mph and average speed cameras will be switched on from 8pm tonight.
The new limit will apply on the five-and-a-half mile rural section between the M1 junction 24 and Clifton.
A reduced speed limit in the urban area will be put in place at a later date.
Meanwhile from next Tuesday, Barton Lane will be permanently closed to traffic between its junction with the A453 and Nottingham Road. This will allow it to be converted into a public footpath, bridleway and private means of access.
Highways Agency project manager Jonathan Pizzey said: "The A453 improvement got off to a strong start in January and we continue to make good progress.
"We have started the main earthworks and over the coming months people will see an increase in activity along the route.
"As part of this work it is also necessary to reduce the speed limit for the safety of road users and the protection of road workers. We ask road users to drive carefully through the works and observe all signs."
