A 1974 map shows that the St Nicholas Circle had been constructed, as well as Vaughan Way and Burleys Way, to the junction with Belgrave Road.

Just north of this is Saint Nicholas Circle, providing access into the old town and western retail core, and also west to the nearby bridge over the River Soar.

Southgates Underpass provides access for traffic going straight on at Saint Nicholas Circle, and joins up with Vaughan Way again at the north.

Burley's Way then passes north-east over the Fosse Way junction roundabout (formerly the A46, now the A607, known locally as Belgrave Gate/Belgrave Road), with a flyover for continuing Central Ring traffic.

As part of Leicester's regeneration, it was proposed to reconnect Wharf Street South and North with a cycle/foot/bus bridge.