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Priory Island - Overnight road closure
Priory Island will be closed overnight on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 February from 8pm to 6am while National Highways carry out resurfacing works.
During these closures, the i4 towards Nottingham city centre will need to divert, and several stops won’t be served.
Priory Island will be closed overnight on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 February from 8pm to 6am while National Highways carry out resurfacing works.
During these closures, the i4 towards Nottingham city centre will need to divert, and a couple of stops won’t be served.
🚫 Bus stops...
Forest Road, Annesley Woodhouse - Two-way signals
On Tuesday 24th February & Wednesday 25th February 2026 between 7:00am and 7:00pm there will be temporary two-way traffic signals in place on Forest Road in Annesley Woodhouse as Cadent Gas are carrying out essential utility works.
On Tuesday 24th February & Wednesday 25th February 2026 between 7:00am and 7:00pm there will be temporary two way traffic signals in place on Forest Road in Annesley Woodhouse as Cadent Gas are carrying out essential utility works.
This will inevitably cause delays to the threes...
South Sherwood Street, Nottingham - Lane closure
From Monday 23th February until Wednesday 25th February 2026 there will be overnight lane closures in place on South Sherwood Street each night between 8pm and 6am as Nottingham City Council carry out essential works in the area. This will inevitably cause delays to the calverton, red arrow, rainbow one and the two.
From Monday 23th February until Wednesday 25th February 2026 there will be overnight lane closures in place on South Sherwood Street each night between 8pm and 6am as Nottingham City Council carry out essential works in the area.
This will inevitably cause delays to the calverton, re...
Heanor Church - Bus stop closure
From Monday 23 February until Friday 17 April 2026, the Heanor Church bus stop (towards Langley Mill, Eastwood, Kimberley & Nottingham) will be closed while Derbyshire County Council carry out major improvement works. While the works take place, rainbow one will not be able to serve the Heanor Church stop. You can instead use the temporary stop outside Domino’s on Wilmot Street.
From Monday 23 February until Friday 17 April 2026, the Heanor Church bus stop (towards Langley Mill, Eastwood, Kimberley & Nottingham) will be closed while Derbyshire County Council carry out major improvement works.
These upgrades include:
New bus boarder kerbs
Bra...
Duffield Road, Allestree - Two-way signals
On Saturday 21st February & Sunday 22nd February 2026, there will be two-way signals in place on Duffield Road in Allestree as Cadent Gas are carrying out Utility Asset Works.
On Saturday 21st February & Sunday 22nd February 2026, there will be two-way signals in place on Duffield Road in Allestree as Cadent Gas are carrying out Utility Asset Works.
This will inevitably cause delays to the sixes and TRANSPE∆K especially at peak-t...
High Street, Loscoe - Overnight road closure
From Friday 27 February to Tuesday 3 March, Heanor Road in Loscoe will be closed nightly from 7pm to 5am while Derbyshire County Council carry out essential highway repair and maintenance works. During the closure, the rainbow one will need to divert, and we’ll be unable to serve any stops between Heanor Market Place and Codnor Market Place.
From Friday 27 February to Tuesday 3 March, Heanor Road in Loscoe will be closed nightly from 7pm to 5am while Derbyshire County Council carry out essential highway repair and maintenance works.
During the closure, the rainbow one will need to divert, and we’ll be un...
A6 Milford Road, Duffield - Overnight road closure
From Wednesday 18 February and Saturday 7 March, Milford Road in Duffield will be closed each night from 7pm to 5am between while Derbyshire County Council carry out highway repair and maintenance works.
From Wednesday 18 February and Saturday 7 March, A6 Milford Road in Duffield will be closed each night from 7pm to 5am between while Derbyshire County Council carry out highway repair and maintenance works.
During the closure, the sixes 6.1 & 6E will need to diver...
Queens Road West, Beeston - Lane closure
From Tuesday 10th February until Sunday 15th March 2026 there will be a lane closure in place on Queens Road West in Beeston as National Grid Telecoms as Utility Asset Works is carrying out essential works in this area. This will inevitably cause delays to the skylink Nottingham.
From Tuesday 10th February until Sunday 15th March 2026 there will be a lane closure in place on Queens Road West in Beeston as National Grid Telecoms as Utility Asset Works is carrying out essential works in this area.
This will inevitably cause...
Pinxton Lane / Alfreton Road, South Normanton - Road Closure
From Monday 16 February at 7.30am until Monday 9 March, Pinxton Lane / Alfreton Road in South Normanton will be closed for major improvement works. This will affect the nines 9.3, with a diversion in place for the duration of the closure.
From Monday 16 February at 7.30am until Monday 9 March, Pinxton Lane / Alfreton Road in South Normanton will be closed for major improvement works being carried out by Derbyshire County Council.
This will affect the nines 9.3, with a diversion in place for the duration of the closure....
A38 Burton Road, Eggington - Lane closure
From Monday 16 February, South Staffs Water will be carrying out an urgent repair on a water main located under the A38 Burton Road (southbound) at the junction for The Castle Way, Willington. We anticipate that this may cause delays to our xprss38, the villager and V3 services as other road users find alternative routes in the area.
From Monday 16 February, South Staffs Water will be carrying out an urgent repair on a water main located under the A38 Burton Road (southbound) at the junction for The Castle Way, Willington.
To allow this repair to be completed safely the left lane of the A38 (before the OK Diner and Will...
Friar Gate, Derby - Bus lane closure
The bus lane at Friar Gate will be closed from Monday 9 February to Sunday 22 February while Derby City Council carries out essential works.
The bus lane at Friar Gate will be closed from Monday 9 February to Sunday 22 February while Derby City Council carries out essential works.
During this time, swift will need to divert into Derby city centre using the following route:
Bridge Street → Agard Street → St Alkmund&r...
Nottingham Road, Ilkeston (Gallows Inn) - Two-way signals
From Monday 9th February until Monday 23rd February 2026 there will be temporary two-way signals on Nottingham Road in Ilkeston by Gallows Inn as Cadent Gas are carrying out Utility Asset Works.
From Monday 9th February until Monday 23rd February 2026 there will be temporary two-way signals on Nottingham Road in Ilkeston by Gallows Inn as Cadent Gas are carrying out Utility Asset Works.
This will inevitably cause delays to the two.
Our drivi...
Askerfield Avenue, Allestree - Road closure
From Monday 9th February until Monday 23rd February Askerfield Avenue in Allestree will be closed as Cadent are carrying out gas works. During this time, the allestree will need to divert to Kedleston Grange via Blenheim Drive, Allestree Lane and Kedleston Road.
From Monday 9th February until Monday 23rd February Askerfield Avenue in Allestree will be closed as Cadent are carrying out gas works.
During this time, the allestree will need to divert to Kedleston Grange via Blenheim Drive, Allestree Lane and Kedleston Road.
This will inevitably ca...
Pasture Road, Stapleford - Multi-way signals
From Monday 2 February until Friday 27 February, temporary multi‑way traffic signals will be in place while Nottinghamshire County Council carries out highway improvement works.
From Monday 2 February until Friday 27 February, temporary multi‑way traffic signals will be in place while Nottinghamshire County Council carries out highway improvement works.
These essential works are likely to cause delays to the my15, particularly at busy peak times. Please all...
Derby Road Returns to One Way Running Between QMC and Priory from 20th January
Following the temporary two‑way reopening of Derby Road over Christmas, National Highways will be reinstating one‑way traffic between QMC and Priory roundabouts from Tuesday 20 January until late spring as part of ongoing major carriageway reconstruction works.
Following the temporary two‑way reopening of Derby Road over Christmas, National Highways will be reinstating one‑way traffic between QMC and Priory roundabouts from Tuesday 20 January until late spring as part of ongoing major carriageway reconstruction works.
This means some...
Alfreton Road Crossing Works
Crossing improvement works are taking place on Alfreton Road (near Bobber's Mill Bridge) between 19th January 2026 and the end of March 2026.
Crossing improvement works are taking place on Alfreton Road (near Bobber's Mill Bridge) between 19th January 2026 and the end of March 2026.
These works are taking place between 9:30am and 3:30pm and delays to the rainbow one are expected.
The bus stop named "Chadwick Road" used by&...
Nottingham Road, Stapleford - Multi-way signals
From Monday 12th January until Friday 20th March 2026, as there will be multi-way signals in place on Nottingham Road in Stapleford at the at junction with Ewe Lamb Lane, Baulk Lane & Valmont Road as Nottinghamshire County Council are carrying out Footway resurfacing, installation of toucan crossing, kerbing, drainage works. The multi-way signals will be operational Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:00pm only.
From Monday 12th January until Friday 20th March 2026, as there will be multi-way signals in place on Nottingham Road in Stapleford at the at junction with Ewe Lamb Lane, Baulk Lane & Valmont Road as Nottinghamshire County Council are carrying out Footway resurfacing, installation of t...
Derby Road, Spondon Interchange - Lane closure
From Monday 12th January until Tuesday 31st March 2026, there will be a lane closure in place on Derby Road at Spondon interchange as Derby City Council are carrying out Highway Improvement Works. This will inevitably cause delays to the i4, indigo and ilkeston flyer so please allow extra time for your journey.
From Monday 12th January until Tuesday 31st March 2026, there will be a lane closure in place on Derby Road at Spondon interchange as Derby City Council are carrying out Highway Improvement Works.
This will inevitably cause delays to the i4, indigo and ilkeston flyer so please all...
A52 RIGHT TURN AT HOLME HOUSE CLOSED
A52 – Holme House right-hand turn onto Stragglethorpe Road will be closed due to Cadent Gas conducting gas pipe replacement, between the 12th January 2026 until 3rd April 2026.
From Monday 12 January 2026 until Friday 3 April 2026, Cadent Gas will be carrying out essential gas pipe replacement works. This means the right-hand turn from Holme House onto Stragglethorpe Road will be closed.
✅ What this means for you:
the cotgrave service will d...
Bus stop closure - Llanberis Grove on A610 Nuthall Road, Aspley
Lane closures in Nuthall Road between Llanberis Grove and Western Boulevard for footpath resurfacing works. Please use the next stop along at Broxtowe Lane or the previous stop named Bar Lane as alternatives.
Roadworks are taking place on A610 Nuthall Road, just after the Bar Lane junction.
The stop used by rainbow one towards Kimberley, Eastwood/Heanor/Ripley/Afreton named Llanberis Grove is closed.
Please use the next stop along at Broxtowe Lane or the previous stop named Bar Lan...
Temporary two-way signals - Derby Road, Draycott
On Wednesday 7th January 2026 between 9:30am and 3:30pm, temporary two-way signals will be in place on Derby Road in Draycott as Derbyshire County Council are carrying out ground penetrating radar survey works.
On Wednesday 7th January 2026 between 9:30am and 3:30pm, temporary two-way signals will be in place on Derby Road in Draycott as Derbyshire County Council are carrying out ground penetrating radar survey works.
This will inevitably cause delays to the indigo.&n...
Temporary two-way signals - Haddon Road, Bakewell
From Monday 5th January until Friday 27th March 2026, temporary two-way signals will be in place on the A6 Haddon Road in Bakewell near Haddon Hall as Cadent will be carrying out Utility Asset Works.
From Monday 5th January until Friday 27th March 2026, temporary two-way signals will be in place on the A6 Haddon Road in Bakewell near Haddon Hall as Cadent will be carrying out Utility Asset Works.
This will inevitably cause delays to 6.1 the sixes and High Peak...
Road closure - Derby Street / Borough Road, Burton upon Trent
From Monday 5th January until Thursday 7th May 2026 Derby Street / Borough Road in Burton upon Trent will be closed for cycleway improvement works being carried out by Staffordshire County Council.
From Monday 5th January until Thursday 7th May 2026 Derby Street / Borough Road in Burton upon Trent will be closed for cycleway imrovement works being carried out by Staffordshire County Council.
Contractors will be carrying out works on Borough Road and around the Train St...
Fare changes
We'll be making some changes to our fares from Sunday 28 December.
We'll be making some changes to our fares from Sunday 28 December. These latest changes reflect the increasing inflation, costs for parts, materials, lubricants and fuel facing operators worldwide. The changes will help us remain as the really good bus company.
Here's what you need to know:
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Holme House junction diversion
Due to works by Cadent on the A52, starting the on the 12 January for 12 weeks the cotgrave will be unable to turn right onto Stragglethorpe Road/Main Road at Holme House Junction. During this time the cotgrave will divert as show below, missing the following stops on Stragglethorpe Road/Main Road on journeys to Cotgrave from Nottingham:
Due to works by Cadent on the A52, starting the on the 12 January for 12 weeks the cotgrave will be unable to turn right onto Stragglethorpe Road/Main Road at Holme House Junction.
During this time the cotgrave will divert as show below, missing the following stops on Stragglethorpe Road/M...
Temporary multi-way signals - A606 Melton Road, Tollerton
From Monday 5 January 2026 until Friday 20 March 2026, Cadent will be carrying out essential utility asset works on A606 Melton Road in Tollerton. Multi-way temporary traffic signals will be in place. This will inevitably cause delays to the keyworth, especially during peak times.
From Monday 5 January 2026 until Friday 20 March 2026, Cadent will be carrying out essential utility asset works on A606 Melton Road in Tollerton as multi-way temporary traffic signals will be in place.
the keyworth buses are still running, but journeys may take long...
Major Gas Works - A52 Gamston to Radcliffe-on-Trent
From Monday 5 January 2026 for 12 weeks, there will be lane closures on the A52 between Gamston and Radcliffe on Trent as Cadent install new gas pipes. the cotgrave, mainline, and the rushcliffe villager will all be affected.
From Monday 12 January until Friday 3 April 2026, Cadent Gas will be replacing gas pipes on the A52 between Holme House and the RSPCA junction. Lane closures will be in place, and this will affect several of our services such as the cotgrave, mainline, and the rushcliffe villager.
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Temporary traffic signals - Lowmoor Road / Penny Emma Way (Sutton Parkway)
From Monday 29 September 2025 to Saturday 28 March 2027, Nottinghamshire County Council are carrying out major improvement works on Lowmoor Road at the junction with Penny Emma Way near Sutton Parkway Station and West Notts College, Station Park campus.
From Monday 29 September 2025 to Saturday 28 March 2027, Nottinghamshire County Council are carrying out major improvement works on Lowmoor Road at the junction with Penny Emma Way near Sutton Parkway Station and West Notts College, Station Park campus.
T...
Road Closure - Phoenix Street, Derby
From Monday 1 September 2025 until Sunday 1 March 2026, Derwent Street and Derwent Bridge in Derby will be closed for major flood defence works.
From Monday 1 September 2025 until Sunday 1 March 2026, Derwent Street and Derwent Bridge in Derby will be closed for major flood defence works.
This means a long-term diversion is in place for the following services:
🚌 the comet
🚌&nb...
Temporary two-way signals - Radbourne Lane, Mackworth
From Monday 4th August 2025 until Friday 27th March 2026, Derby City Council are carrying out highway improvement works on Radbourne Lane, between Aldersgate and Moorgate.
From Monday 4th August 2025 until Friday 27th March 2026, Derby City Council are carrying out highway improvement works on Radbourne Lane, between Aldersgate and Moorgate.
⏱️ Temporary two-way signals are in place, and delays are likely.
🚌 If you're travelling with us on ...
Road Closure - A52 Derby Road Priory to QMC Islands
Major works will be taking place on the A52 from 19 May between Priory and QMC roundabouts. These works are expected to last into next year.
Major works will be taking place on the A52 from 19 May between Priory and QMC roundabouts. These works are expected to last into next year.
Monday 19 May to Friday 30 May
Between these dates there will be full overnight closures of the A52 in both directions between 8pm and 6a...