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<\/p>\nSevern Trent officials have apologised for the disruption which may lead to the full closure of Musters Road in West Bridgford. Some businesses say they’ve already suffered a loss of takings<\/p>\n
11:04, 06 Jun 2026Updated 11:36, 06 Jun 2026<\/p>\n
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Roadworks are now ongoing in Musters Road to repair a sinkhole in West Bridgford(Image: Joseph Raynor\/ Reach PLC)<\/p>\n
Some businesses in West Bridgford fear they may have to close due to the final losses caused by a sinkhole.<\/p>\n
Crews from Severn Trent Water were in Musters Road on Friday, June 5, working to repair a hole in the road.<\/p>\n
The water company was first made aware of the sinkhole on Wednesday, June 3, by Nottinghamshire County Council<\/a>, which was followed by assessments and repairs starting on Friday.<\/p>\n A Severn Trent spokesperson said: “Our teams have identified an issue with our sewer pipe that they are currently repairing, and to keep them and others safe as they work, two-way traffic lights will be in place.<\/p>\n “We\u2019re sorry for the disruption this will cause as we know this is a busy, well used road, but the local community can be assured it is our priority to make the repairs and get everything back to normal as quickly and safely as possible.”<\/p>\n The Nottingham Post understands there have been talks of a full road closure if the damage continues to spread – and it comes at a precarious time for businesses which have already experienced a loss in takings due to the disruption.<\/p>\n Should that happen, Via East Midlands, the company providing highways services for Nottinghamshire County Council<\/a>, will need to close the road at Severn Trent Water’s request.<\/p>\n Adele Kavanagh, manager of Mrs Bunns Cob Emporium, which is located opposite the sinkhole in Musters Road, said the works are having a “massive effect” on trade.<\/p>\n She said: “Last Friday alone was \u00a3400 down. And every day it’s a good \u00a3100-\u00a3150 at least. It’s having a massive effect on our business.<\/p>\n “Customers are commenting, saying there’s no parking, they’re worried about even coming in, because there’s nowhere to park and they don’t know how the traffic warden is going to react.<\/p>\n “We’ve had no communication from the council at all. If the road actually fully closes off, that could be the end of this business.<\/p>\n “It could be such a detriment. It could literally close the business full-time. This business has been here for over 20 years.”<\/p>\n The thoughts were echoed by Carley Milne-Taylor, who works at Gracie B Beauty & Hair Salon, also opposite the sinkhole.<\/p>\n Ms Milne-Taylor said: “If the road closed completely, it would impact us massively. We get a lot of customers as they just drive past us.<\/p>\n “But our regular clients might also be driven away due to parking or access concerns. I feel like Musters Road is a main route – people drive down here to go elsewhere so it would impact commuters as well.<\/p>\n “The people who live around here probably get quite annoyed as well.”<\/p>\n Andrew Sansome, a retiree who has lived in West Bridgford for more than 40 years, said his daughters would be affected on their commutes should a full road closure be put in place.<\/p>\n Mr Sansome, who lives in Priory Road, said: “There’s a bit of worry in terms of, if one sinkhole opened up here, are there going to be more in this area?<\/p>\n “I can imagine it’ll cause quite a lot of disruption especially during rush hour. It\u2019ll affect lots of people, I would imagine.”<\/p>\n Raveena Padda, who has lived in Millicent Road her whole life, said she commuted to work every day and a road closure would impact her journey.<\/p>\n Ms Padda said: “It’s an inconvenience because I’ve got to plan my time ahead now where I need to go.<\/p>\n “And I also know with these type of things, they take so long to fix. It’s not a quick fix. I know in other countries it will be a lot quicker, but here, I don’t know why it takes so long.”<\/p>\n In a post on social media, Councillor Penny Gowland, who represents West Bridgford<\/a> North for Labour on the county council, said: “We have another sinkhole. This one is on Musters Road. Cricket Ground end.<\/p>\n “Severn Trent are in charge but Via says there is a risk the whole road will have to be closed because of its position.<\/p>\n “The one on Trent Boulevard took at least a month to fix last summer as I recall. Whenever I am on this road I try to imagine it before cars.<\/p>\n “It would have been so large. I guess these drains were not designed to support cars so they have done well.”<\/p>\n