07/08/2026
Please see the following update from HS2, regarding the A38:
A38 northbound slip road at Streethay.
As you may be aware, when we closed the slip road in March to carry out realignment work, we expected to reopen it in October 2026 on a temporary alignment, because we know how important the route is for local residents, businesses, and road users.
Since then, we carried out further design development and independent road safety assessments. While we carefully considered every viable option, the assessments identified safety risks that could not be adequately mitigated while operating the slip road on a temporary alignment. As I am sure you can understand, safety remains our first priority, and we will not open the road in a configuration that does not meet the required safety standards.
As a result, we cannot safely reopen the slip road before the permanent alignment is complete in April 2027.
We recognise that this will be frustrating for residents, businesses and road users who have already experienced significant disruption. We do not underestimate the impact that keeping the diversion route in place for longer will have on local journeys. The current diversion route will remain in place and has been carefully planned, clearly signposted and approved for use throughout the works.
Given the significance of this update, we are beginning our engagement with the wider community, including local elected representatives, businesses, and schools in the coming week. We will be able to share dates for drop-in sessions and engagement events shortly. However, we wanted to ensure that you had this information as soon as possible, ahead of those wider conversations.
