A60 road
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| A60 road | |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| Route | 60 |
| Direction a | Northwest |
| Terminus a | Nottingham |
| Direction b | Southeast |
| Terminus b | Doncaster |
A60 road The A60 road is a trunk and primary route in England linking Nottingham and Doncaster via Mansfield and Worksop. It serves as a strategic regional corridor connecting urban centres such as Bassetlaw District and Rushcliffe while intersecting major routes including the M1 motorway, A1(M), and A52 road. The corridor passes near transport hubs like East Midlands Airport and freight interchanges adjacent to River Trent crossings and former Great Central Railway alignments.
Route description
The route begins near Nottingham city centre, traversing suburban wards such as Hyson Green and Bestwood before joining radial corridors toward Sherwood Forest and Mansfield. Continuing north, the road intersects former coalfield towns linked to Nottinghamshire Coalfield heritage and passes through market towns including Mansfield and Ollerton. Beyond Mansfield the alignment proceeds toward Worksop and Bawtry, crossing waterways like the River Idle and skirting estates associated with Clumber Park and industrial sites near Doncaster Sheffield Airport. The link carries interurban traffic between regional rail interchanges at Nottingham station and Doncaster station and provides connections to European routes via the Port of Hull corridor.
History
The corridor follows sections of historic turnpike and coaching roads chartered in the 18th century that served Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire markets. During the Industrial Revolution the route became important for coal and iron freight bound for Leeds and Sheffield and connected with railways such as the Midland Railway and Great Central Railway. Twentieth-century upgrades paralleled postwar trunk road policies implemented by authorities influenced by reports like the Sutherland Report and later regional planning by entities including Nottinghamshire County Council and South Yorkshire County Council. Sections were realigned during the motorway era to link with the M1 motorway and to relieve congestion in urban centres affected by development tied to Bassetlaw District Council initiatives.
Junctions and key locations
Major junctions include intersections with the A52 road near Nottingham and the Mansfield Bypass interfaces with the M1 motorway. Further north the route meets radial roads serving Worksop and interchanges proximate to A1(M) and A638 road. Key locations along the alignment encompass civic centres and landmarks such as Mansfield Town Hall, Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Clumber Park, Worksop Priory, and commercial zones tied to Doncaster Sheffield Airport and logistics parks servicing the East Midlands Gateway. Freight and passenger connections occur at rail termini including Mansfield railway station, Worksop railway station, and Doncaster railway station.
Traffic and safety
Traffic volumes along the corridor vary with peak commuter flows into Nottingham and seasonal tourist movements to Sherwood Forest and country estates. Safety audits reference collision clusters near suburban junctions and former industrial sidings with historic heavy goods vehicle movements linked to Nottinghamshire Coalfield freight patterns. Road safety interventions have been coordinated with agencies such as Highways England and local highway authorities, with schemes informed by studies from transport bodies like Transport for the North and academic work associated with University of Nottingham transport research groups.
Public transport and cycling links
The corridor interfaces with regional bus operators serving routes between Nottingham and Mansfield and with long-distance coach services connecting Doncaster and Leeds. Rail synergies exist with services on lines operated by companies historically including East Midlands Railway and Northern Trains, enabling intermodal journeys at Mansfield Woodhouse and Worksop stations. Cycle infrastructure and greenway projects have been promoted by organisations such as Sustrans and local cycling forums, linking to National Cycle Network routes and recreational paths near Sherwood Forest and country parks.
Future developments and upgrades
Planned and proposed schemes include junction improvements to better link the corridor with the M1 motorway and capacity upgrades to support regional growth strategies advocated by combined authorities like Nottinghamshire County Council and South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. Proposals reference freight resilience initiatives related to the East Midlands Gateway logistics hub and surface access to Doncaster Sheffield Airport and invoke transport planning frameworks used by bodies such as Department for Transport and regional development agencies. Environmental assessments consider impacts on protected sites like Clumber Park and collaboration with stakeholders including Historic England for heritage-sensitive works.