Work to deliver a package of upgrades to Ashbourne Road in Derby is under way.
Last year the council was awarded £475,000 from the Government’s Safer Roads Fund (SRF) to improve safety on Ashbourne Road between Markeaton Island and Friar Gate.
This section has been identified as high-risk and requiring improvement by the Road Safety Foundation.
Following a 12-week community consultation, work is now underway to introduce collision reduction measures and to make active travel, such as walking and cycling easier. Measures include:
- Improvements to existing pedestrian crossings
- Upgrades to existing crossings on side roads leading to Ashbourne Road
- New infrastructure to reduce speed.
These works are expected to be completed in 2025 and will be conducted during off-peak periods as much as possible to minimise disruption.
Councillor Carmel Swan, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Transport and Sustainability, said: “We’re committed to creating a safer, greener transport network to Derby and Ashbourne Road is a key element of that.
“The improvements we’re carrying out on this busy commuter route will improve safety for countless road users and make it easier for people to choose greener alternatives. The people of Derby have played a key part in these improvements, and I want to thank everyone who took the time to share their views in our consultation.”
The Safer Roads Fund was introduced by the Department for Transport (DfT) to support road safety in England as part of a wider package of investment in Britain’s transport network. In total, £47.5 million of Government funding is being invested to improve 27 of England’s most dangerous roads.
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