HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED of Bridge House, 1 Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4LZ (“the Applicant”) proposes to make an application (“the Application”) under Section 37 of the Planning Act 2008 to the Secretary of State for Transport for a Development Consent Order.

The Application is for the proposed A38 Derby Junctions Scheme in Derby, Derbyshire, England

The scheme’s main proposal in summary is:

To replace three roundabout junctions with two underpasses and a flyover on the A38 through Derby and provide road widening between Kingsway and Kedleston Road junctions. The project aims to support the smooth flow of traffic, encourage economic growth and make the network safer. These three junctions are namely;

• A38/A61 Little Eaton roundabout

• A38/A52 Markeaton roundabout

• A38/A5111 Kingsway roundabout

In addition, any necessary rights and powers will be sought to ensure delivery of the Scheme, including compulsory acquisition.

The scheme is an Environmental Impact Assessment development (“EIA development”), as defined by The Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017. An Environmental Statement will be submitted as part of the Application. Preliminary Environmental Information (“PEI”) forms part of the consultation material.

Consultation on the proposals will take place from 7 September to 18 October 2018. Copies of the consultation materials - including documents, plans and maps showing the nature and location of the proposed development and the PEI - will be available for inspection free of charge from 7 September to 18 October 2018 at the following locations and times:

Copies of the consultation materials also will be available online free of charge from 7 September 2018 at be www.highwaysengland.co.uk/A38-Derby-Junctions.

Copies of the consultation materials may be requested during the consultation period from Highways England using the e-mail address, postal address or telephone number provided below.

A CD containing the materials can be also provided free of charge.

Any person may comment on the proposals or otherwise respond to this publicity. Responses must be received between 7 September and 18 October 2018. A consultation feedback form is available as part of the consultation materials. When providing your response, please include your name and address or, if you would prefer your comments to be anonymous, your postcode only. Please also confirm the nature of your interest in the scheme. Please supply any response to:

• Email address: A38derbyjunctions@highwaysengland.co.uk

• Postal Address:

A38 Derby Junction Scheme

Highways England, Floor 5

Two Colmore Square

38 Colmore Circus

Birmingham, B4 6BN

• Tel: +44 (0) 300 123 5000

Responses must be received no later than 11.59 pm on 18 October - or, if later, 28 days from the date of this notice.

Highways England will consider and have regard to all responses when developing the Application for a Development Consent Order once the consultation has closed. Responses will form the basis of a Consultation Report that will be one of the factors taken into consideration by the Secretary of State when deciding whether the Application can be accepted for examination. Therefore, in providing any comment, it should be borne in mind that the substance of it may be communicated to others as part of the Consultation Report.

If you would like further information about this notice, the consultation or the scheme, please contact the project team by using one of the contact methods provided above.

Paul Nagra

Project Manager

Highways England

06 September 2018