A38 - Road traffic collision
The A38 in Derbyshire is closed in both directions between the A610 (Lower Hartshay) and the A61 (near Alfreton) due to a serious collision and damage to the central reserve.
Derbyshire Police and an Ambulance have attended.
Extensive repairs are required to the central reservation barrier and are due to take place overnight tonight.
Diversion Routes
Northbound road users are advised to follow the solid X symbol
- head north on the B6179.
Southbound road users are advised to follow the Solid Diamond diversion symbol on road signs
- Exit the A38 onto the A610 and head east to Steam Mill Lane/Peasehill Road
- Take a right turning onto to Steam Mill Lane/Peasehill Road and head to the B6179 Derby Road. Head south.
- Follow the B6179 south until the roundabout.
- At the roundabout, re-join the A38 southbound at the Little Eaton junction A61.
HGV route:
HGVs are encouraged to head via the A610 east to to the M1 J26.
Then head south on the M1 J25 and the A52 westbound to the A61 and head northbound to rejoin the A38.
If this closure impacts your journey, please plan ahead and allow extra time.
Further information is available from National Highways via our regional 'X' feed.
Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.
