Major changes are coming to the A514 Chellaston Road, that promise significant benefits to travellers on the route.
Works will begin at the junction of Merrill Way, Chellaston Road and Boulton Lane, on Monday 5 January and last for roughly seven months.
Capacity at the junction will be increased, improving both traffic flow and the reliability of bus journey times. New cycle lanes and crossings will also boost connectivity for active travel users on the route.
The upgrades at the Merrill Way junction form part of the planning conditions associated with the South Derby Growth Zone and will deliver a more efficient access route for the new development.
The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) have made £3m available to the Council for this scheme, with further funding from developers Infinity Park Derby LLP.
Councillor Carmel Swan, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Transport and Sustainability, said:
This scheme promises real benefits for the area, providing extra capacity and improved efficiency for road traffic, and a boost for sustainable travel. I’m delighted that work will soon be starting as we continue to build towards a greener, better-connected Derby,
It’s great that the Mayor of the East Midlands has been able to support this project, as part of their commitment to improving transport in Derby.
Claire Ward, Mayor the East Midlands, said:
Improving transport connections across Derby and our region is a key priority for me, and this investment in the A514 junction is a great example of that commitment in action. By increasing capacity, supporting reliable public transport and making it safer and easier for people to walk and cycle, this scheme will support local growth while helping to create a more sustainable transport network for the future.
Alongside the A514 scheme, EMCCA have also provided funding to develop an improvement scheme on London Road, a key corridor into the city, and refurbishment of traffic lights
Survey works on this route will take place in February between Deadman’s Avenue and Brighton Road. The surveys will gather information to help inform a future scheme aimed at improving facilities for pedestrians, cyclists, and busses.