The Five Lamps improvement scheme will be moving to phase 2 from Sunday 5 October.
Phase 2, which is expected to last for 9 weeks, will see Duffield Road outbound and Kedleston Road inbound closed. A diversion route will be in place along Kedleston Road, Broadway, and Duffield Road with a one-way system.
Some bus stops will be closed on both Duffield and Kedleston Roads. Any changes to services can be found on the trentbarton website.
The Five Lamps scheme will deliver improved traffic signals, refurbish historic railings, and see Duffield Road resurfaced as part of the capital infrastructure programme between Five Lamps and St Alkmunds Way.
These major upgrades will also improve bus efficiency and traffic flow through smart signal technology, which reduces our energy cost and carbon emissions. This is achieved through lower energy consumption and reduced maintenance, leading to a smaller carbon footprint.
Much of phase 1 has taken place underground, with cables for the previous signals being removed. Above ground, this phase also saw the footpaths on Duffield Road and Kedleston Road resurfaced, and the copings replaced on the nearby walls.
Despite the roadworks, access has been maintained for all businesses and residents in the area. For pedestrians, an alternative route around the junction is signposted.
Councillor Carmel Swan, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Transport and Sustainability, said:
It’s great to see this scheme moving to the next phase. While people may not see too much change on the surface from phase 1, I can assure you that a lot has taken place over these first weeks to get the area ready for its new signals.
We know these works have caused some disruption for the community, but this is only temporary and once they’re complete all users should see improved efficiency and traffic flow.
I’m excited to see works progress over the coming weeks as we deliver this scheme that will both improve bus users travel times and contribute to lower carbon emissions in our city.
These works are funded by the Bus Service Improvement Plan funding, with additional support from the East Midlands Combined County Authority to deliver the heritage railing improvements.