A38 Traffic Management Bulletin w/c 24 November 2025

A38 Egginton: Critical Gas Diversion Works
Cadent are currently carrying out work, on behalf of National Highways, to divert approximately 140 metres of gas main that runs through the foundation of the centre pier of the A5132 bridge, that runs over the A38 at Egginton.

This work is a necessary step to enable us to carry out a significant structural maintenance scheme on this bridge, which is planned to start in 2026.

As this involves working on the central reserve within a confined space, a lane has been closed on both the northbound and southbound carriageway, to allow for the work to be completed safely. Work was started on 10 October and is expected to last for 8-10 weeks. During this time, the lane closures will remain in place 24/7. There will also be overnight carriageway closures, between 9pm and 6am, on the following dates:

27 November – Claymills southbound exit slip road. (diversion to the Branston Junction and back)

5 December – Full southbound carriageway closure from Toyota Island to Branston Junction.

6 December – Full northbound carriageway closure from Branston Junction to Toyota Island.

We are aware of the delays that people are experiencing on the A38 and local roads and apologise for the inconvenience caused by this work. We ask that customers allow for additional journey time throughout the duration and use alternative routes where possible.

National Highways has requested Cadent Gas do their upmost to finish the work on time or ahead of schedule.

As this work is being carried out by Cadent, if you have any enquiries regarding this, please contact them via any of the following channels:
Phone: 0800 090 3071
Email: CustomerCareEM@cadentgas.com
Online: https://cadentgas.com/contact-us-3/contact-form-east-midlands