Highways Agency - Safe roads, Reliable journeys, Informed travellers

Why is the Highways Agency improving this junction?

The A5111 Raynesway is a heavily used regional route and forms part of Derby's outer ring road.  The A6 Alvaston Bypass provides a connection between the ring road and the A50 Derby Southern Bypass.

The junction and has no spare capacity to accommodate an access to the proposed commercial development east of Raynesway.  There is also queuing in the morning rush hour on the A6.  The improvement will provide access to the proposed development and give more capacity for trunk road traffic.

What do the junction improvements involve? 

• A new dual carriageway link between the A6 Alvaston Bypass and the A5111 Raynesway (north) and closure of the Curzon Lane junction with Raynesway.
• A new roundabout controlled by traffic lights south of the new dual carriageway with slip roads to and from the northbound (towards Derby) side of the new dual carriageway and connections to Raynesway (west and Alvaston centre) and Curzon Lane.
• A new roundabout junction to the north of the new dual carriageway with connections to the development site and slip roads to and from the southbound (towards the A50) side of the new dual carriageway.
• A link road between the two roundabouts, carried by a bridge over the new dual carriageway, with a junction with Raynesway Park Drive.
• New, upgraded and replacement facilities for pedestrians and cyclists.

Why were the improvements not carried out as part of the recent A6 Alvaston bypass scheme?

The development proposals were not known at the time that the Alvaston bypass was constructed in 2003. The planning application for the development was submitted in 2005.

Who is paying for the new junction?

The new junction is being funded by the private developers. No tax payer's money will be spent on providing the new junction.

How long will it take to build?

The improved junction with take about 12 months to build. Objections to the draft statutory orders under the Highways Act required there to be a public inquiry.  The public inquiry was held in September 2008.  In December 2008, following the recommendations of the independent Inspector, the Secretary of State for Transport decided that the orders for the scheme should be confirmed ('made') with minor amendments.  The orders were made in March 2009, and we expect that work will commence in the spring of 2009 once the orders are brought into legal effect.

Will there be disruption to traffic during construction?

The works will be carefully planned to minimise congestion and delays. However, there will be times when we will need to use narrow lanes and reduce speed limits on Raynesway and the Alvaston Bypass. Any lane closures will generally take place overnight and will be well advertised and clearly signed.
We will maintain access to Raynesway Park Drive, Curzon Lane and the recycling centre throughout the construction work.

Will construction traffic be allowed to use local roads?

No. The contractor will be instructed that construction traffic will only be allowed to reach the site via Raynesway and the Alvaston Bypass.

Will there be speed limits during construction?

Yes, speed limits will be imposed through the works area during construction for the safety of the workforce and the public.

Will my land be Compulsorily Purchased for the scheme?

No. All of the land required for the scheme has already been purchased and no further land acquisition is necessary.

Will I be able to claim compensation for loss of value of my house as a result of the junction improvement?

Depending on the particular circumstances, yes. Anyone who believes they are entitled to compensation under Part 1 of the Land Compensation Act 1973 should contact the Highways Agency for information on how to make a claim. Claims can be made after the expiry of 12 months from the date when the new or altered road is first opened to public traffic.

Will the level of noise generated by traffic using the junction increase as a result of the junction improvement?

A noise assessment shows that the road improvement will result in a minor increase in noise levels at a few locations. However, noise levels will be kept to a minimum by low noise surfacing material.

Will I get secondary double glazing as noise insulation?

No. The environmental assessment has concluded that relevant criteria have not been met for a property to qualify for noise insulation under the Noise Insulation Regulations Act 1975.

What about noise during construction of the junction improvement?

Noise levels for work whilst the scheme is under construction must not exceed limits that have been agreed with Derby City Council Environmental Health Officers.

Will a quiet noise surface be used?

Yes. Quiet road surfacing materials will be used in the construction of all new carriageways at the site.

Will the new junction be lit?

Yes. Street lighting will be provided for all areas of the new junction and new dual carriageway.

Will air pollution increase locally?

An air pollution assessment has been undertaken which has concluded that the air quality will not exceed the required UK targets at any of the monitoring points.

Will the junction improvement proposals have a negative impact on the environment?

An environmental assessment of the junction improvement proposals concluded that it will not have a significant effect on the environment.

Will planting be introduced to minimize the impact of the scheme on the environment?

Yes. Careful attention will be paid to landscaping the new junction, and the landscaping will be designed to suit the semi-urban environment.

What about pedestrians and cyclists?

The network of pedestrian and cyclist facilities which exists around the present roundabout will be replaced with new routes. The Toucan crossing on Raynesway will be removed and replaced with a route over the new bridge. Any increases to journey lengths will be minimised as far as possible.