Urgent roadworks update - A38 (Castle Way, Willington)

Urgent roadworks update - A38 (Castle Way, Willington)

Mercia Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) has been informed by a local representative for Derbyshire County Council (DCC) of some urgent works taking place in Willington next week.

Councillor Matt Benfield states that emergency water main repairs will be taking place next week at the A38 southbound off-slip onto the A5132 (Castle Way), Willington, near the OK Diner.

According to the Council, South Staffs Water have identified a significant leak (losing over 4 litres per second) on a main at this location. Under national regulations this qualifies as immediate emergency works.

If left unrepaired, there is a real risk the leak could worsen and potentially require an emergency closure of the A38 itself, so repairs cannot be delayed.

What this means:

Closure of the A38 southbound off-slip onto Castle Way

Lane 1 closure on the A38 southbound, between Toyota Interchange and the off-slip

Expected duration: 4–5 days (lane closure may be lifted slightly earlier)

Works scheduled next week, deliberately timed during February half-term to reduce school traffic impact

Signed Diversion Route

Traffic wishing to exit at Willington will be diverted:

Continue on A38 southbound to Clay Mills

Rejoin A38 northbound

Exit onto A5132 Carriers Road / Castle Way

Preventing Issues on Etwall Road & Level Crossing

Many will remember the significant disruption during previous A38 works, particularly drivers diverting via the B5008 Etwall Road and blocking the level crossing.

The Council has met with National Highways, Network Rail and South Staffs Water to put preventative measures in place:

Additional Signage

Advance A38 signage will include: “Turn off Sat Nav – Follow diversion”

Extra warning signage on B5008: “Keep Level Crossing Clear – CCTV in Operation”

Network Rail are installing two Variable Message Signs at the crossing (in place until 23 February)

Traffic Management Backup

A rapid-response stop/go system is being prepared to control traffic over the crossing if required (subject to Network Rail sign-off)

Enforcement

British Transport Police will deploy recordable cameras at the crossing as a deterrent

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