Derby's huge £250m A38 project in limbo amid Government review

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There is widespread speculation that the Government axe could fall on a large number of prestigious building and construction schemes when it holds its first major budget at the end of October. Among those that could be scrapped is the Government-funded £250 million A38 Derby junctions National Highways scheme, which would see a four-year construction programme to create flyovers and underpasses at the current Little Eaton, Markeaton and Kingsway Islands.

The project has already cost millions in time, buying up properties - especially on Queensway - fighting legal challenges from environmental groups opposed to the plans and consultation and design work. And it remains to be seen how much the project is now likely to cost. The last time anyone estimated how much the final total would be

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