Devil's Bend: A Road's Battle Against Time | Nottingham News

Bramcote’s infamous “Devil’s Bend” road is crumbling under modern traffic and weather, with over £250,000 spent since 2020 in failed attempts to stabilize its aging walls. Built on ancient foundations, the route can’t handle today’s heavy haulers, and even recent fixes may only last 10–15 years. Council officials admit they’ve done extensive behind-the-scenes work — including tree removal and foundation shoring — but won’t break down costs, which likely run far higher than the visible repair bills. It’s a sobering reminder that historic infrastructure can’t always keep up with modern demands — and the price tag for keeping things standing? Way more than anyone expected. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/088cb3c2e622bcf7