Improvements lined up for more city centre streets
Published: 16 June 2023
Works will begin around the Morledge in June.
One of Derby’s key commuter routes is set for an exciting upgrade.
Two schemes, supported by the Transforming Cities Fund, are expected to start along the Morledge and Traffic Street from later this month, and around Midland Road, Railway Terrace and Calvert Street in July.
Brand new cycle lanes and footways are planned to provide new and improved links between the Railway Station and the city centre, providing an accessible gateway to the city.
Over 550 people responded to recent consultations on the plans, which propose several changes along the routes.
The proposals are geared towards improving active travel options for pedestrians and cyclists, creating an enhanced public realm with an improved link between the Railway Station, Castleward Boulevard and the city centre via National Cycle Route 6.
Improved footways near the Bus Station, Traffic Street and Siddals Road will aid the flow of pedestrians between the Morledge and Pride Park. To facilitate this, the carriageway between the Bus Station and Traffic Street will be realigned.
To improve accessibility, a number of crossing points will be enhanced to include cyclist crossing facilities. New street lighting around the Morledge will also contribute to the improved safety and appearance of the area.
The traffic lights at the junction of the Bus Station and the Morledge will be upgraded to allow more buses to exit at once, while priority improvements will aid bus travel and improve traffic flow around the Railway Station.
Councillor Carmel Swan, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Transport and Sustainability, said:
The Railway Station is one of the major gateways into Derby for commuters and visitors, so it’s important that we make it as easy and safe as possible for pedestrians and cyclists to make their way to the city centre.
I want to thank those that took part in the consultations for these works. Feedback from those who use our city is a key part of the process and we’re pleased to have had a positive response.
As ever, our work to improve the city doesn’t stop here, and we will continue looking at ways to deliver better transport for Derby.
These works are part of Nottingham and Derby’s Transforming Cities programme, funded by the Department of Transport and delivered by Eurovia on behalf of Derby City Council.
More information about the schemes can be found on the Derby City Council website.
Working in partnership, Nottingham City and Derby City Councils secured £161 million from the Department for Transport to invest in local transport infrastructure that will improve sustainable transport, support growth, and encourage more low carbon journeys.