Funding approved for new multi-million pound link road in Chesterfield

Multi-million pound funding has been approved for a new link road in Chesterfield – as part of a development which aims to revitalise the area around the town’s train station and create hundreds of jobs.

By Michael Broomhead

Published 20th May 2020, 13:16 BST

Updated 21st May 2020, 18:04 BST

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The D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership has given the go-ahead for a £3.8million grant towards the construction of the Hollis Lane Link Road – taking the total funding to more than £7.4m.

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The Hollis Lane Link Road will run from the junction of Hollis Lane and Spa Lane north through to Chesterfield train station.

The planned new link road would run to Chesterfield station, where the surrounding area would also be developed.

The planned new link road would run to Chesterfield station, where the surrounding area would also be developed.

Remedial works are due to begin in September with work expected to be completed by late 2021.

Derbyshire County Council previously said the scheme would ‘open up the area around Chesterfield train station for housing and business use’.

D2N2 said the development, called the Chesterfield Station Masterplan, could lead to more than 500 jobs being created.

Elizabeth Fagan, D2N2 chair, said: “Our investment into the construction of the Hollis Lane Link Rad will be another important milestone for Chesterfield’s regeneration ambitions.

“D2N2 is pleased to support investment in our town centres to stimulate economic growth which will be central to supporting the region’s recovery from the impact of Covid-19.”

Councillor Tricia Gilby, leader of Chesterfield Borough Council, added: “The Hollis Lane Link Road adds value to the work we are already doing on the emerging train station masterplan, which is a significant project for Chesterfield and northern Derbyshire’s economy.

“We are in the process of finalising the station masterplan and will be undertaking public consultation later this year.”

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