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Pictures of once 'beautiful' homes next to the A38 boarded up. Images by LDRS

Sad state of boarded up A38 homes in Derby

The state of once “big and beautiful” houses now completely boarded up on a street next to the A38 have been described as “disgusting”. All the homes on Queensway have been barricaded for some time after they were brought by National Highways, as part of a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO). The houses have been destined for demolition for some time but this appeared to be confirmed when the Government committed to funding a major, but controversial, improvement scheme for the […]

7 August 2026 35

The proposed new A50 junction and link road at Sinfin. Image from Pegasus Planning Group.

Derby

Fears for Derby’s future amid new doubts over A50 while A38 works in jeopardy

Fears have been raised over Derby’s future as fresh doubts surface over a new A50 junction – while major A38 improvements appear in jeopardy too. An investigation is to be held amid deep concerns about the impact on Derby jobs and traffic should both major schemes not happen. It was reported this week that the cost of a new Derby A50 junction has soared to more than £89 million with work yet to start. This is despite planning approval given […]

30 July 2026 15

The A38 in Derby could be set for major improvements - but a fresh legal challenge maybe submitted. Image by Google Maps.

Borough Wide

Government ‘on Derby’s side’ but A38 works still in doubt

The Work and Pensions secretary has insisted the new Prime Minister and Government “is on Derby’s side” – but major improvements to the A38 remain in doubt. It was recently announced that an estimated £600m project to improve one of Derby’s busiest roads was up for cancellation so further funding could be put into the UK’s defence. East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward furiously hit out after funding guarantees for both the A38 and the A46 in Nottinghamshire were left in […]

29 July 2026 16

Derby South MP Baggy Shanker. Image by Derby City Council.

Derbyshire

Derby MP vows to make sure A38 case is ‘properly considered’

Derby MP Baggy Shanker has vowed to ensure a case to reinstate a major A38 upgrade scheme “is properly considered”. But Mr Shanker and fellow city MP Catherine Atkinson have not said whether they think cancelling the estimated £600m project is the right decision or not. Last week, it was announced that the major project to upgrade one of Derby’s busiest roads – as well as the A46 in Nottinghamshire – could be scrapped to fund more defence spending. The […]

8 July 2026 6

Richard Blackmore from The East Midlands Chamber

Derby

Defence spending must not be at the expense of East Midlands infrastructure investment

The East Midlands Chamber has welcomed much of the Government’s Defence Investment Plan but said any abandonment of planned projects like A46 and A38 investment in the region, as reported by the East Midlands Combined County Authority, would be concerning after ‘historic under investment compared to other areas of the UK’. East Midlands Chamber Director of Policy and Insight Richard Blackmore said: “While UK-wide defence emphasis is welcome, the East Midlands has been at the back of the queue when […]

30 June 2026 21

East Midlands Mayor, Claire Ward (Credit: Onclusive News)

Derby

Mayor’s statement on proposed cancellation of investment into the A46 and A38

The Mayor of the East Midlands has issued the following statement, following the announcement by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer that some roads and energy capital projects will "no longer go ahead as planned", to fund the Defence Investment Plan. Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward said: “The proposal to remove investment from two road schemes in the East Midlands – into the A46 and A38 – is completely unacceptable to me. “I was informed of this decision as […]

30 June 2026 23

Derby

A38 expansion start date – campaigners react

A start date on work for the major expansion of the A38 has been revealed – but campaigners have hit out at the decision to approve the project. The Government announced its commitment to transform one of Derby’s busiest roads this week in a move it says will boost the economy and provide “smoother and safer journeys” for motorists. The commitment means the A38’s three main roundabouts at Kingsway, Markeaton and Little Eaton are set for significant change. The expansion […]

27 March 2026 51

News

A38 expansion full go-ahead

By Nigel Slater - Local Democracy Reporting Service A massive transformation of Derby’s A38 has been fully given the go-ahead following years of controversy and legal disputes. Its three main roundabouts at Kingsway, Markeaton and Little Eaton will be significantly upgraded to help ease traffic congestion on one of the city’s busiest roads. Work will see the creation of flyovers, underpasses, and roads widened from four lanes (two on either side) to six (three on either side). It is hoped […]

26 March 2026 16

A38

Sad state of boarded up A38 homes in Derby

Fears for Derby’s future amid new doubts over A50 while A38 works in jeopardy

Government ‘on Derby’s side’ but A38 works still in doubt

Derby MP vows to make sure A38 case is ‘properly considered’

Defence spending must not be at the expense of East Midlands infrastructure investment

Mayor’s statement on proposed cancellation of investment into the A46 and A38

A38 expansion start date – campaigners react

A38 expansion full go-ahead

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