Essential works to supercharge The Grammar development to begin at the end of July

We are warning motorists that there will be staggered road closures and temporary traffic lights in Heanor town centre as we work to support the opening of the The Grammar business units.

Located at the former Grammar school site in the town centre, The Grammar will provide small business units and events space for community use. The renovation requires the existing electrical supplies to the site to be upgraded and reinforced to meet the increase in demand.

To accommodate the upgrade, temporary changes to traffic flow in Heanor town centre are required. The work will be undertaken in different phases, meaning that disruption to motorists is limited as effectively as possible. The first phase will begin at the Grammar school site, along Wilmot Street, the A608, and the A6007, ending at the junction with John Street.

We have timed the majority of work to take place during school summer holidays, or overnight where possible, to further limit the impact on drivers in the town.

When completed, Heanor’s high voltage electricity supply will be reinforced for the benefit of not only the new Grammar space, but the wider town.

Andrew Dorman, East Midlands Technician, said: “We know that there’s never an ideal time to undertake works that will disrupt traffic, but we’ve worked hard to limit the impact this essential reinforcement will have on drivers in Heanor.

“We’d like to thank motorists for their patience and understanding as we facilitate the electricity supply to The Grammar - a renovation that will boost the local economy and create a space for small businesses in the town to thrive.”

A spokesperson for Amber Valley Borough Council said:

“We recognise the disruption caused by the ongoing work in the town centre, we know how challenging this has been and appreciate the community’s patience. Our priority is to create a space that significantly enhances Heanor, benefiting residents, businesses, and the wider community.

“While the ongoing work is inconvenient, the long-term benefits will be substantial. We are excited about the positive changes this development will bring to the town and look forward to unveiling the newly transformed Grammar school site.”

Works schedule

Sunday 28 July – Monday 29 July & Sunday 4 August – Monday 5 August

Wilmot Street will be closed at its junction with A608 Market Street, with a signed diversion in place.

Monday 5 August – Sunday 18 August

Work will be taking place along Market Street/A608 and side road junctions – including Ray Street and Derby Road. Temporary traffic lights will be in operation. Between Friday 12 August and Sunday 18 August, the junction of Fletcher Street will be closed, with a diversionary route in place.

Monday 19 August – Sunday 1 September

Work will be taking place along High Street/A6007 affecting the Tesco roundabout and Heanor retail park. Temporary traffic lights will be in operation. Work will be done during between 1900 and 0600 to ease congestion.

Monday 2 September – Sunday 8 September

Work will be taking place along High Street/A6007 and side road junctions – including East Nelson Street and Park Street. Temporary traffic lights will be in operation.

Monday 9 September – Sunday 22 September

Work will be taking place along Loscoe Road/A6007 and side road junctions – including Park Street, Allendale Road, and Burns Street. Temporary traffic lights will be in operation. The junction of John Street will be closed, with a diversionary route in place.

Monday 23 September – Sunday 29 September

The junction of John Street with Loscoe Road/A6007 will remain closed for the final cabling works to be completed.