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New work starting this week:
Hamilton Way: cabling. Temporary signals as required on Sunday (27th). Second of two Sunday closures.
St Georges Way: work on street lighting. Lane closures as required from Fox Street to Campbell Street on Sunday (27th).
Brandon Street: pavement improvements. Road closed between Allington Street and Catherine Street from Sunday (27th). Diversions in place.
Woodgate: gas main work. 24-hour lane restrictions on Woodgate INBOUND lane from Tuesday (29th).
South Highfields area: parking scheme preparation work. Various restrictions in use off-peak as required from Monday (28th) for one week. Including: Highfield Street, Lincoln Street, Saxby Street, Prebend Street, Seymour Street, Hobart Street, College Street, Andover Street, Gotham Street, Severn Street, Tichborne Street and Brookhouse Street.
On-going work:
Hotel Street: paving work. Road closed between St Martins and the Market Place and various one-way orders in surrounding streets. Diversion in place along Grey Friars, Friar Lane and Hotel Street.
Causeway Lane: city centre improvement works. One-way towards Vaughan Way from East Bond Street, also East Bond Street one-way towards Causeway Lane.
Belvoir Street: city centre improvement works. Road closed from Rutland Street to Bowling Green Street.
Millstone Lane: city centre improvement works. Road closed from Pocklingtonâs Walk to Bowling Green Street.
Bowling Green Street: city centre improvement works. Reverse of one-way system between Bishop Street and Horsefair Street, with one-way systems on Stamford Street, Albion Street and Chatham Street suspended.
Braunstone Way: bridge works. 24-hour lane closures from Hinckley Road island, 2-way traffic maintained.
Causeway Lane: new storm sewer works. 24-hour lane restrictions as required.
Hastings Road: cabling works. Restrictions as required.
Granby Street: city centre improvement works. Road closed between Bishop Street and Halford Street, with various changes to restrictions in the area. Diversions in place.
Gipsy Lane: water main works. Various minor road closures as required in the area.
Bath Lane: carriageway works. Road closed between Welles Street and St. Augustineâs Road.
Upperton Road: rebuilding viaduct works. Lane closures and restrictions on and around Upperton Road and Swan Bridge, as required.
Please note that emergency situations may require work schedules to be changed at short notice.
For queries please contact Area Traffic Control on 0116 254 0000. ATC Lines are open Monday-Friday 6.30am-6.30pm, and 9.30am to 1pm on Saturdays.
Full details of roadworks to and within Leicester and car parking are available on the city councilâs website at www.leicester.gov.uk/travel.
For up-to-date information tune in to Radio Leicester (104.9 FM).
Latest News
If you don't use it... freeuse it! | |
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![]() | 11 February 2010If you don't use it. .... 11 Feb 2010 If you don't use it... freeuse it! |
Appeal following assault of two teenage boys in Groby | |
![]() | Appeal following assault of two teenage boys in GrobyPolice are appealing for witnesses following the assault of two teenage boys in Groby. The incident happened at around 6.... 11 Feb 2010 Appeal following assault of two teenage boys in Groby |
Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall | |
![]() | Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall Two men have been charged in connection with drug dealing in the Netherhall and Thurnby Lodge areas of Leicester. A 28-year-old man has been charged with one count of supplying Class A drugs and two counts of possessing a Class A drug.... 11 Feb 2010 Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall |
Free home security devices for elderly residents in Eyres Monsell | |
![]() | Free home security devices for elderly residents in Eyres MonsellHomes of elderly residents in Eyres Monsell are being given a security boost to help prevent distraction burglaries. Officers from Leicester City Council and Leicestershire Constabulary will be visiting up to 300 properties to carry out security checks and install crime prevention devices such as door chains and bolts, window locks, kick boards to strengthen front and back doors, personal alarms and digital spy cameras, where appropriate.... 11 Feb 2010 Free home security devices for elderly residents in Eyres Monsell |
Warning after distraction burglars claim to be police officers | |
![]() | Warning after distraction burglars claim to be police officers Elderly residents in Leicester are being warned following a series of distraction burglaries by two men claiming to be police officers. Four distraction burglaries were reported to police in the city during the evening of Wednesday February 10.... 11 Feb 2010 Warning after distraction burglars claim to be police officers |
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Roadworks w/c 20/7/08 | |
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![]() | New work starting this week: Hamilton Way: cabling. Temporary signals as required on Sunday (20th).... 22 Jul 2008 Roadworks w/c 20/7/08 |
Roadworks w/c 3rd Aug | |
![]() | New work starting this week: Humberstone Gate West: Rathayatra procession. Procession to move along Humberstone Gate West, Haymarket, Belgrave Gate, Belgrave Road, Rothley Street, Cossington Street, Surrey Street and Harrison Road on Sunday 3rd August.... 01 Aug 2008 Roadworks w/c 3rd Aug |
Roadworks w/c 6th July | |
![]() | New work starting this week: - Cumberland Street: carriageway works. Cumberland Street and Long Lane closed from Monday (7th).... 04 Jul 2008 Roadworks w/c 6th July |
Roadworks w/c 13th July | |
![]() | New work starting this week: - Lutterworth Road: emergency carriageway repairs. Road closed city bound between Soar Valley Way and Althorp Close from 9.... 11 Jul 2008 Roadworks w/c 13th July |
Roadworks w/c 29th June | |
![]() | New work starting this week: - Bowling Green Street: city centre improvement works. Reverse of one-way system between Bishop Street and Horsefair Street, with one-way systems on Stamford Street, Albion Street and Chatham Street suspended, from Monday (30th).... 27 Jun 2008 Roadworks w/c 29th June |
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Leicester Road Works | |
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![]() | New work starting this week: - Checketts Road: gas main works. Off peak temporary signals in use from Monday (7th).... 06 Apr 2008 Leicester Road Works |
Leicester City Road Works | |
![]() | New work starting this week: - Tudor Road: crane in carriageway. Road closed between Tewkesbury Street and Vaughan Street, 9.... 11 Apr 2008 Leicester City Road Works |
Roadworks w/c 8th June | |
![]() | New work starting this week: - Soar Valley Way: camera work. Lane restrictions around Lutterworth Road junction with possible delays on Sunday (8th) only.... 06 Jun 2008 Roadworks w/c 8th June |
Roadworks w/c 15th June | |
![]() | New work starting this week: - Dulverton Road: carriageway works. Lane restrictions as required from Monday (16th).... 13 Jun 2008 Roadworks w/c 15th June |
Roadworks w/c 22nd June | |
![]() | New work starting this week: - Horsefair Street: Royal Anglian parade. Road closures as required along Greyfriars, Berridge Street, Peacock Lane and St Martins on Sunday (22nd) only.... 20 Jun 2008 Roadworks w/c 22nd June |
Most Read News (today)
Cannabis Farm Closed | |
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![]() | A cannabis factory has been discovered by officers from Hinckley Road local policing unit. The factory was discovered at a house on Beaconsfield Road, off Narborough Road, at around 11.... 19 Apr 2008 Cannabis Farm Closed |
NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN | |
![]() | A prestigious new scholarship has been announced by the University of Leicester?s Department of Mathematics in memory of an outstanding former member of staff.... 02 May 2008 NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN |
UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME | |
![]() | A collaboration between the University of Leicester Forensic Research Centre and the Northamptonshire Police Scientific Support Unit, which has already produced some ground-breaking results, is to be formally launched on 14th May.... 16 Apr 2008 UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME |
Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity | |
![]() | Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity Sgt Julie Strong, Jo Adams, PCSO Sarah Eastwood, PCSO Maggie Hill, Jonathan Rogers & Chris Barratt with some of the donated bikes Police in Leicester are helping a local charity to get back on track after it was targeted by thieves. Neighbourhood officers from Hinckley Road police station have organised the donation of 20 mini motos and motorbikes to Nacro, the crime reduction charity, to help it continue its work tackling anti-social behaviour and engaging with young people.... 12 Jun 2009 Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity |
Two men charged with murder | |
![]() | Two men charged with murder A 36-year-old man and a 53-year-old man have been charged with murder following the death of 51-year-old Mrs Vina Patel on Thursday January 15, 2009. Both men are due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Friday July 3, 2009.... 02 Jul 2009 Two men charged with murder |
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Cannabis Farm Closed | |
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![]() | A cannabis factory has been discovered by officers from Hinckley Road local policing unit. The factory was discovered at a house on Beaconsfield Road, off Narborough Road, at around 11.... 19 Apr 2008 Cannabis Farm Closed |
NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN | |
![]() | A prestigious new scholarship has been announced by the University of Leicester?s Department of Mathematics in memory of an outstanding former member of staff.... 02 May 2008 NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN |
UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME | |
![]() | A collaboration between the University of Leicester Forensic Research Centre and the Northamptonshire Police Scientific Support Unit, which has already produced some ground-breaking results, is to be formally launched on 14th May.... 16 Apr 2008 UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME |
Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity | |
![]() | Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity Sgt Julie Strong, Jo Adams, PCSO Sarah Eastwood, PCSO Maggie Hill, Jonathan Rogers & Chris Barratt with some of the donated bikes Police in Leicester are helping a local charity to get back on track after it was targeted by thieves. Neighbourhood officers from Hinckley Road police station have organised the donation of 20 mini motos and motorbikes to Nacro, the crime reduction charity, to help it continue its work tackling anti-social behaviour and engaging with young people.... 12 Jun 2009 Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity |
Two men charged with murder | |
![]() | Two men charged with murder A 36-year-old man and a 53-year-old man have been charged with murder following the death of 51-year-old Mrs Vina Patel on Thursday January 15, 2009. Both men are due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Friday July 3, 2009.... 02 Jul 2009 Two men charged with murder |
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Lengthy sentences for four accused in Kidnap trial | |
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![]() | Lengthy sentences for four accused in Kidnap trialClockwise from top left: Gaffar, Mirza, Desai and KhanA PCSO has been praised today after his actions helped to secure the prosecution of four men for GBH, kidnap, false imprisonment, robbery and blackmail. At around 8.... 13 Nov 2009 Lengthy sentences for four accused in Kidnap trial |
Don't be dead in the water this summer | |
![]() | Parents preparing for summer are being urged to think before buying blow-up arm-bands and rings County Council Trading Standards officers are encouraging people to check that buoyancy aids will really do the job before grabbing the nearest inflatable off the shelf. Not all products are meant to be used to help a child stay above water and even if they will float, if the item is a toy, such as an inflatable animal or giant ring, it will not necessarily be manufactured to the same safety standards as something specifically designed to help a child learn to swim.... 09 Apr 2008 Don't be dead in the water this summer |
Stephen Hawking Lecture at Leicester University | |
![]() | Professor Stephen Hawking to deliver 50th Anniversary lecture at University of Leicester The University of Leicester will be making history on Wednesday 28th May when one of the best-known and most remarkable scientists of our time will talk on the beginning of time and the cosmos. As part of the University s 50th Anniversary celebrations, Professor Stephen Hawking, CBE, Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge, will discuss theories on the origin of the Universe in a public lecture.... 01 May 2008 Stephen Hawking Lecture at Leicester University |
DIGITAL DEMOCRACY: WASTE OF TIME OR ROARING SUCCESS? | |
![]() | Central and local government have both adopted the Internet to promote their activities and to get feedback from citizens. But how successful has this been?... 17 Apr 2008 DIGITAL DEMOCRACY: WASTE OF TIME OR ROARING SUCCESS? |
Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall | |
![]() | Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall Two men have been charged in connection with drug dealing in the Netherhall and Thurnby Lodge areas of Leicester. A 28-year-old man has been charged with one count of supplying Class A drugs and two counts of possessing a Class A drug.... 11 Feb 2010 Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall |










