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Via Coronation Avenue and the former railway line.
The route would run around Iremonger Pond by using a widened flood bank alongside Coronation Avenue before rising to join the former railway line. The embankment could be lowered approaching Wilford Lane to allow a crossing at street level. South of Wilford Lane, the embankment could be removed to provide enough width for the tram, a footpath and screen planting.

Via Coronation Avenue, the former railway line, Wilford Lane and Ruddington Lane.
The route would run around Iremonger Pond by using a widened flood bank alongside Coronation Avenue before rising to join the former railway line. The embankment would be lowered approaching Wilford Lane to allow a crossing at street level. The tram would then run along Wilford Lane and Ruddington Lane with other traffic.

	The route would have two tight bends, but it is separated from other traffic and would have a journey time over two minutes quicker than other options.

	Operation would be more reliable than other options as the route is separated from other traffic. Passing straight across Wilford Lane would have little traffic impact.

	Stops would provide good access for Wilford and Compton Acres. Fastest route which would be most attractive to car users.

	Cost to build is similar to the pink route and lower than the red route. With higher passenger levels and minimal traffic impact, the route would achieve higher value for money.

	Small area of land required near the South Nottingham and Wilford Industrial Estate.

	Significant adverse impact on former railway line through loss of habitat and impacts on wildlife as well as a reduction of amenity, which would require mitigation. The route would not touch the Wilwell Farm Cutting SSSI, although there could be an indirect impact. Existing levels of flood defence would be maintained at Coronation Avenue.

	No significant impact on street parking would be expected.

	Option Instead of using the former railway line between Coronation Avenue and Wilford Lane, the route could run alongside it, at the edge of playing fields.

	Indirect route with five tight bends. Journey time would be over two minutes slower than the orange route.

	Risk of unreliable operation and impact on other traffic through stretches of on-street running. More difficult crossing of Wilford Lane.

	Stops would provide better access to South Wilford and the east of Silverdale. The route would be less accessible for residents of Compton Acres. Slower route, which would be less attractive to car users.

	Passenger levels lower than orange route and therefore the route would achieve a lower value for money.

	Property acquisition would be necessary at the Wilford Lane/Ruddington Lane junction. Possible effect on gardens and forecourts along these roads.

	Significant adverse impact, but over shorter length, on former railway line through loss of habitat and impacts on wildlife as well as a reduction of amenity, which will require mitigation. The route would not touch the Wilwell Farm Cutting SSSI, although there could be an indirect impact. Existing levels of flood defence would be maintained at Coronation Avenue.

	There would be some impact on street parking.

	Option Instead of using the former railway line between Coronation Avenue and Wilford Lane, the route could run alongside it, at the edge of playing fields.

Via Main Road and Ruddington Lane.
The tram would use existing roads with other traffic.

	Direct route but low speeds particularly along Main Road due to bends and visibility problems for traffic emerging from side roads and driveways. Journey time would be over two minutes longer than the orange route.

	Risk of unreliable operation and impact on other traffic through stretches of on-street running. Crossing of Wilford Lane would impact on existing junction.

	Stops would provide slightly better access to Wilford and the east of Silverdale but the route would be less accessible for residents of Compton Acres. Slower route, which would be less attractive to car users.

	With passenger levels lower than orange route, this option would achieve a lower value for money.

	Property acquisition would be necessary at the Main Road / Wilford Lane / Ruddington Lane junction. Possible effect on gardens and forecourts along these roads.

	Some adverse effects on the character of Main Road, and direct impacts on the Wilford Village and Wilford House conservation areas. Impact on former railway line would be limited to the southern section between Ruddington Lane and Wilwell Farm Cutting. The route would not touch the Wilwell Farm Cutting SSSI, although there could be an indirect impact.

	There would be some impact on street parking.