Chaos on A38 as Uprooted Tree Closes Derbyshire Road
The northbound A38 in Derbyshire is shut between the A61 at Little Eaton and the B6179 at Coxbench after a tree was uprooted in a road traffic collision. The closure is causing major delays for commuters.
National Highways Teams Rush to Scene
Traffic Officers from National Highways are on site, with a tree surgeon speeding to clear the hazard. Officials say the closure is a precaution as the tree poses a risk of falling across the road.
What Drivers Need to Know
- Impact: Road closed northbound on A38
- Effect: Expect heavy delays
Motorists should follow diversion signs marked with solid circles:
- Leave the A38 at the Little Eaton roundabout onto the B6179.
- Stay on B6179 for about 3 miles, then rejoin A38 northbound near Coxbench via the slip road.
Plan Ahead to Avoid Delays
If you usually take this stretch, allow extra travel time or delay your trip if you can. Stay updated via Traffic England, National Highways’ travel apps, or the regional X (Twitter) feed. You can also call their 24/7 contact centre on 0300 123 5000 for real-time info.
Drivers are urged to stay patient and follow traffic officers’ instructions while crews work to clear the road. Keep tuned to updates to dodge the worst of the disruption.
