We're a group of concerned local residents who have been taking our government to court since 2021 to stop the A38 Derby junctions road scheme. A38derbychaos.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/stopa38expansion.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/stopa38expansion.bsky.social/post/3mwv7j6vzf22lWe don't need bigger roads; we need transport infrastructure that works for people and planet. The alternatives to road expansion are available and pretty obvious. We included the suggestions of more than 200 supporters in our response to the DfT consultation.02 Oct 2026 10:55 +0000at://did:plc:kdnwuleaobpmt4cae2mfj3jw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwv7j6vzf22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/stopa38expansion.bsky.social/post/3mvv67zaxw22jLast week, we submitted our formal response to the Departmemt of Transport consultation on cancelling the A38 & A46 schemes. We’re publishing the full response because the evidence should speak for itself.19 Sep 2026 17:07 +0000at://did:plc:kdnwuleaobpmt4cae2mfj3jw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvv67zaxw22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/stopa38expansion.bsky.social/post/3mvg354b2g22vThe Department Of Transport is consulting on saving hundreds of millions of pounds by potentially cancelling the A38 scheme (as well as the A46 Newark Bypass).13 Sep 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:kdnwuleaobpmt4cae2mfj3jw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvg354b2g22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/stopa38expansion.bsky.social/post/3mtecs5qcl22bPressure is building on Mayor Claire Ward and other representatives to put people and planet before short-term profit. 🧵18 Aug 2026 13:23 +0000at://did:plc:kdnwuleaobpmt4cae2mfj3jw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtecs5qcl22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/stopa38expansion.bsky.social/post/3msgt62mmsc2s🧵06 Aug 2026 19:56 +0000at://did:plc:kdnwuleaobpmt4cae2mfj3jw/app.bsky.feed.post/3msgt62mmsc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/stopa38expansion.bsky.social/post/3mrut6yin7c27🧵 True or False?30 Jul 2026 16:08 +0000at://did:plc:kdnwuleaobpmt4cae2mfj3jw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrut6yin7c27https://bsky.app/profile/stopa38expansion.bsky.social/post/3mqu5hmbudk26It's not over yet! Government may decide to axe the A38 scheme in favour of military spending but until the blade has officially fallen, the fight goes on. 🙏🏼 If you haven't yet sent a letter to decision-makers demanding for its cancellation please do so here: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/a38-expansion-a-harmful-road-scheme-with-a-collapsing-economic-case-write-to-decision-makers17 Jul 2026 16:14 +0000at://did:plc:kdnwuleaobpmt4cae2mfj3jw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqu5hmbudk26https://bsky.app/profile/stopa38expansion.bsky.social/post/3mqk6elzorc2xFixed it for you, Mayor Ward. A new study reports that there were 2,700 excess deaths due to extreme heat across May and June with scientists estimating that the climate crisis added between 3-4°C to maximum temperatures.13 Jul 2026 17:04 +0000at://did:plc:kdnwuleaobpmt4cae2mfj3jw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqk6elzorc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/stopa38expansion.bsky.social/post/3mpjqentwe22eThe Department for Transport has confirmed the A38 Derby Junctions scheme faces potential cancellation, as the Government consults on reallocating roads funding toward national defence. 🧵30 Jun 2026 19:28 +0000at://did:plc:kdnwuleaobpmt4cae2mfj3jw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjqentwe22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/stopa38expansion.bsky.social/post/3mp4ojeqih22tThe UK faces a growing climate and nature emergency, yet most people have never been fully briefed on what it means for our lives and future. A new film from the National Emergency Briefing explains the risks and the credible, positive responses available. 📍Derby QUAD25 Jun 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:kdnwuleaobpmt4cae2mfj3jw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4ojeqih22thttps://bsky.app/profile/stopa38expansion.bsky.social/post/3moxrbz5ir224The UK is facing another dangerous heatwave, yet the Government is still pushing ahead with the climate-wrecking A38 expansion. More emissions. More traffic. 11.8 hectares of mature trees lost. This is what climate failure looks like.23 Jun 2026 15:57 +0000at://did:plc:kdnwuleaobpmt4cae2mfj3jw/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxrbz5ir224https://bsky.app/profile/stopa38expansion.bsky.social/post/3mobirn64s22b🚦The A38 expansion is being sold as a solution to congestion but during the scheme's planning examination, Derby City Council identified significant increases in traffic on local roads as a direct consequence of the scheme.14 Jun 2026 19:26 +0000at://did:plc:kdnwuleaobpmt4cae2mfj3jw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mobirn64s22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/stopa38expansion.bsky.social/post/3mnn4dfb6e22aHave you sent letters yet? The case for expansion is weak and now is the time to apply collective pressure! It takes less than 2 minutes and could make all the difference 🙏🏼 https://actionnetwork.org/letters/a38-expansion-a-harmful-road-scheme-with-a-collapsing-economic-case-write-to-decision-makers06 Jun 2026 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:kdnwuleaobpmt4cae2mfj3jw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnn4dfb6e22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/stopa38expansion.bsky.social/post/3mn3kizx3wc2tThe A38 scheme's economic case is collapsing. Now is the time to apply pressure! It takes just 2 minutes to send a pre-written email to tell decision makers to use their common sense. The A38 scheme is a disaster waiting to happen. Cancel it NOW! l1nq.com/f1ddshm30 May 2026 17:16 +0000at://did:plc:kdnwuleaobpmt4cae2mfj3jw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn3kizx3wc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/stopa38expansion.bsky.social/post/3mmmnftgqc22k🚚🚛 A new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists warns that powerful highway, trucking, oil and roadbuilding lobby groups have spent decades pushing road expansion in the US while public transport was neglected.24 May 2026 18:58 +0000at://did:plc:kdnwuleaobpmt4cae2mfj3jw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmmnftgqc22khttps://bsky.app/profile/stopa38expansion.bsky.social/post/3mm2fpcw27s2s🏚 The biggest reason the expanded A38 will eventually fill up is simple: it is being used to enable thousands of new car dependent homes in the wrong places.17 May 2026 12:52 +0000at://did:plc:kdnwuleaobpmt4cae2mfj3jw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm2fpcw27s2shttps://bsky.app/profile/stopa38expansion.bsky.social/post/3mlh5kt3lik2h🚧 The A38 expansion reflects the same failed transport logic that reshaped much of the US into a deeply car dependent society.09 May 2026 21:06 +0000at://did:plc:kdnwuleaobpmt4cae2mfj3jw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlh5kt3lik2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/stopa38expansion.bsky.social/post/3mkxyhllby22c🚧 The A38 scheme is being sold as a fix for congestion, growth and safety but National Highways’ own evidence does not support it.03 May 2026 20:24 +0000at://did:plc:kdnwuleaobpmt4cae2mfj3jw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkxyhllby22chttps://bsky.app/profile/stopa38expansion.bsky.social/post/3mknvfv6vqk2r🚨 Is this the future for the A38? Aerial images of the A47 works in Norfolk show the scale of destruction: trees and habitats lost, rising emissions, and years of disruption for residents.29 Apr 2026 20:03 +0000at://did:plc:kdnwuleaobpmt4cae2mfj3jw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknvfv6vqk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/stopa38expansion.bsky.social/post/3mi235wuvp22jIt’s not the first time the Derby Telegraph has misrepresented information or made incorrect claims about the A38 Expansion. 🚩 We’re setting the record straight on the latest "announcement." ⬇️ 1/527 Mar 2026 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:kdnwuleaobpmt4cae2mfj3jw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi235wuvp22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/stopa38expansion.bsky.social/post/3mftorqallk27£600M A38 Derby Junctions “upgrade” hides spiralling costs, governance failures, authorities ignoring warnings and secrecy. No full business case, outdated scheme, collapsing BCR and hidden economic assessments. Read the full analysis: https://www.a38derbychaos.org/news/a38-derby-junctions-road-upgrade-600m-contract-and-market-engagement-overshadowed-by-project-failures27 Feb 2026 12:14 +0000at://did:plc:kdnwuleaobpmt4cae2mfj3jw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mftorqallk27https://bsky.app/profile/stopa38expansion.bsky.social/post/3mdfdwv2a7224Have your say on transport in the East Midlands 🚍 Mayor’s Transport Plan consultation is open until 8 Feb 2026. A key chance to oppose destructive, wasteful road schemes and support public transport and active travel. 👉 Please complete the survey (10 mins): https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/EMCCA-individual27 Jan 2026 08:33 +0000at://did:plc:kdnwuleaobpmt4cae2mfj3jw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdfdwv2a7224https://bsky.app/profile/stopa38expansion.bsky.social/post/3m6w6bmxhqk2eBefore/after visual of the A38 expansion at Kingsway roundabout. It would fell thousands of trees, cut into Mackworth Park, damage Bramble Brook, destroy a local wildlife site, and worsen noise, light & air pollution. More: www.a38derbychaos.org01 Dec 2025 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:kdnwuleaobpmt4cae2mfj3jw/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6w6bmxhqk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/stopa38expansion.bsky.social/post/3lzgxirctts2fOver 5,450 letters sent demanding Govt stop throwing £100s of millions at destructive road schemes & invest in rail electrification instead. ✅ Cleaner & less harmful ✅ Improves train services ✅ Shifts freight off roads ✅ More jobs than roadbuilding Write today: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/take-action-write-to-politicians-demand-rail-investment-scrap-the-a38-expansion22 Sep 2025 17:44 +0000at://did:plc:kdnwuleaobpmt4cae2mfj3jw/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzgxirctts2f