News from Derbyshire Highways
I’m getting in touch to let you know that Derbyshire Highways will be carrying out major repairs and maintenance to Harrington Bridge, Sawley.
I wanted to make sure you were aware of the works and to help us inform the local community by sharing the details through your networks.
About the repairs
The works will take place from Monday, 3 August 2026 until Friday, 27 November 2026.
During the works, the B6540 Tamworth Road will remain open to vehicles except for some temporary lane closures and three overnight weekend closures. The road will remain open to pedestrians throughout the works.
Full details about the repair programme are available on One Network: https://one.network/?GB150970332
Temporary lane closures
For five weeks, starting from Monday, 12 October until Friday, 13 November 2026, temporary two-way traffic lights will be in operation 24/7. During peak hours these will be controlled manually to minimise delays, Monday to Saturday.
Overnight closures
In addition, the following overnight closures – from 8pm until 9am – are required to replace the bridge expansion joints and resurface the pavement across the bridge:
- Saturday 24 October / Sunday 25 October
- Saturday 7 November / Sunday 8 November
- Saturday 14 November / Sunday 15 November.
During the overnight closures, a signed diversion route will be in place using Tamworth Road, Wilne Road, Sawley Road, A6005, A5111, A6, A50 roundabout Junction 1, and B6540.
Please be aware that the dates listed above may change due to weather conditions and any unexpected issues we find on site.
We apologise for any delays and ask people to allow extra time for their journey and to inform any visitors to their property/business about the repairs.
Public transport
The temporary road closure will affect public bus services Number 15 and Skylink Nottingham provided by Trentbarton, and the Number 7 Soar Valley Community Bus.
We have informed the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA), Trentbarton, and Soar Valley Community Busses about the road closure.
A signed diversionary route is also in place using Tamworth Road, Wilne Road, Sawley Road, A6005, A5111, A6, A50 roundabout Junction 1, and B6540.
About the works
The repairs are the final phase of a major £1.4 million project to refurbish the 120-year-old bridge.
In 2023, the steel structure of the bridge was repainted and corroded steel replaced to safeguard the future of the structure.
Our contractor will be replacing and repairing corroded steel supports, repairing the road expansion joints as well as resurfacing the road and pavements.
One Network – the one place for roadworks information
One Network provides free information about current and forthcoming roadworks across Derbyshire. Avoid delays and plan your journey with confidence – visit https://one.network/uk/derbyshire today.
I hope you find this information useful.
Thank you for your support while we deliver these major repairs.