A52 Derby Road Works

National Highways will be undertaking major carriageway work on the A52 Derby Road between Priory and QMC Roundabout for approximately 12-months from Wednesday 28th May 2025.

The road surface between these two junctions is now at the end of its natural life, therefore this essential work will ensure a much smoother journey once completed.

Customers are advised that there will be major delays, especially at peak times to the following services whilst road users adjust to the closures and find alternative routes

Services 18, 18a, 18b, 18x, L2, Medilink

These works will take place in two phases:

Phase One 

Full closure of the A52 between QMC Roundabout and Priory Roundabout (outbound)

Service 18x will operate its normal route to QMC, then will operate via Dunkirk, University Boulevard, Woodside Road and back to normal route.

Phase one is expected to last for around three/four months.

Phase Two

Full closure of the A52 between Priory Roundabout and QMC Roundabout (inbound) which will commence upon completion of Phase One. Further information will be released in due course.

Additional Journey Times

Customers can expect additional journey times during these works, therefore please plan your journey accordingly.

Our team of drivers will do their very best during these works to keep to time.

Real Time Information

Keep an eye on the real time information displays if installed at your bus stop, or for further information, track your journey via the timetable pages