J28 of the M1 is one of the most important logistics locations in the East Midlands. It is almost equidistant between Birmingham and Manchester, the UK’s second and third largest cities. The junction is where the A38 links the M1 to Sutton and Mansfield and to Birmingham via Derby. The M1 link puts both Sheffield and Nottingham within easy reach of residents of South Normanton and Pinxton, each sitting on its periphery, and those living and working in Alfreton, Kirkby and Sutton in Ashfield. The junction serves as a major route in to, and out of, the Peak District National Park.
The junction suffers from an excessive amount of traffic and congestion, as it is simply over capacity. It is essential for the economic development of the surrounding districts and wider region to improve this junction. Hundreds of local residents have raised concerns for noise and air pollution, poor regional connectivity, and road safety.
Mark Fletcher, MP for Bolsover, is leading the campaign for upgrading this important junction. In January 2023 he hosted a Westminster Hall Debate to put forward the case for funding to Richard Holden MP, Minister for Roads and Transport. The need is clear, whether that’s road safety, economic development, reducing congestion and emissions, or lowering costs from delays to local businesses.
National Highways have outlined a new design for the junction which has an extremely high Cost Benefit Ratio (CBR) and demonstrates significant improvements to journey times, as well as a decrease in the number of injuries from collisions.
The plans have the backing of Bolsover District Council, Derbyshire County Council, the local enterprise partnership, D2N2, and Midlands Connect, and work is ongoing to secure the necessary funding to prevent standstills, improve the flow of traffic, boost regional connectivity, and ultimately, turbocharge the local economy.
Lee Anderson MP for Ashfield, Nigel Mills MP for Amber Valley and Mark Fletcher MP for Bolsover meet with Richard Holden MP, Minister for Roads and Transport following a Westminster Hall debate on the need for major investment into improvements at J28 in January 2023.
It is imperative that the Secretary of State understands the importance of this vital infrastructure project to our region. This is a key infrastructure project for the Bolsover constituency and as local residents and businesses.
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Upgrade Junction 28 of the M1
Open Upgrade Junction 28 of the M1 configuration options
Thursday, 1 February, 2024
Junction 28 of the M1 is in desperate need of an upgrade 🚗
Investing in the junction would benefit safety, economic growth, and local communities 🌳
National emergency area retrofit – work set to start on M1 J30-J31
Open National emergency area retrofit – work set to start on M1 J30-J31 configuration options
Friday, 5 January, 2024
National emergency area retrofit – work set to start on M1 near Sheffield
Our area will be one of the next locations to have new emergency areas added to it as part of the National Emergency Area Retrofit.
Roads Minister visits J28, M1 to discuss upgrade
Open Roads Minister visits J28, M1 to discuss upgrade configuration options
Sunday, 30 July, 2023
My campaign to get Junction 28 of the M1, the Pinxton Interchange, upgraded continues this morning with a visit from Roads Minister, Richard Holden MP to discuss the options put forward by National Highways for the much needed improvements to this major arterial junction for the East Midlands.
Derbyshire Times: M1 junction in Derbyshire set to be redesigned as drivers face 1,100 hours of delays costing over £4.5m per year
Open Derbyshire Times: M1 junction in Derbyshire set to be redesigned as drivers face 1,100 hours of delays costing over £4.5m per year configuration options
Saturday, 29 July, 2023
M1 junction in Derbyshire set to be redesigned as drivers face 1,100 hours of delays costing over £4.5m per year | Derbyshire Times
Mark meets with Secretary of State for Transport about Junction 28
Open Mark meets with Secretary of State for Transport about Junction 28 configuration options
Wednesday, 5 July, 2023
It was great to meet with the Secretary of State for Transport, Mark Harper, this afternoon to discuss the strategic importance of upgrading Junction 28 of the M1.
All New 'Smart' Motorways Cancelled
Open All New 'Smart' Motorways Cancelled configuration options
Saturday, 15 April, 2023
Plans for new smart motorways have been cancelled, recognising the lack of public confidence felt by drivers. Last year, I spoke in the debate on the Transport Committee's report on smart motorways, which highlighted a number of safety concerns.
Mark calls for upgrades to the Pinxton Interchange (J28 of the M1)
Open Mark calls for upgrades to the Pinxton Interchange (J28 of the M1) configuration options
Wednesday, 11 January, 2023
Junction 28 in its current state is not fit for purpose. Residents in South Normanton and Pinxton continue to experience congestion on a daily basis and only 9% of people in my recent survey said they thought the junction is ‘safe’ or ‘very safe’.
Mark meets with Secretary of State for Transport about Junction 28
Open Mark meets with Secretary of State for Transport about Junction 28 configuration options
Wednesday, 5 July, 2023
It was great to meet with the Secretary of State for Transport, Mark Harper, this afternoon to discuss the strategic importance of upgrading Junction 28 of the M1.
WATCH: Mark invites Minister to visit J28 and J29 of the M1
Open WATCH: Mark invites Minister to visit J28 and J29 of the M1 configuration options
Thursday, 2 March, 2023
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Mark calls for upgrades to the Pinxton Interchange (J28 of the M1)
Open Mark calls for upgrades to the Pinxton Interchange (J28 of the M1) configuration options
Wednesday, 11 January, 2023
Junction 28 in its current state is not fit for purpose. Residents in South Normanton and Pinxton continue to experience congestion on a daily basis and only 9% of people in my recent survey said they thought the junction is ‘safe’ or ‘very safe’.
Mark Invites Local Business to Aid Bid for J28 Improvements
Open Mark Invites Local Business to Aid Bid for J28 Improvements configuration options
Tuesday, 15 February, 2022
Since being elected in 2019 I have been campaigning for improvements to be made to Junction 28 of the M1 and ensuring we receive the necessary funding is a key priority of mine for the Bolsover Constituency.
Mark Welcomes Government Support on Junction 28
Open Mark Welcomes Government Support on Junction 28 configuration options
Friday, 5 November, 2021
Last week I asked the Department for Transport to work with me to deliver plans to improve junction 28 of the M1 following over 300 local residents signing a petition in support of the proposals.
House of Commons - 4th November 2021 - J28
Open House of Commons - 4th November 2021 - J28 configuration options
Thursday, 4 November, 2021
Mark Fletcher MP asked the Transport Minister about improvements to J28 of the M1 at Pinxton and South Normanton.
PRESS ARTICLES
May 2022 Midlands Connect | Overwhelming support to improve Junction 28 of M1
March 2023 WATCH: Mark invites Minister to visit J28 and J29 of the M1 | Mark Fletcher (mark-fletcher.org.uk)
12th October 2021 - https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/transport/petition-launched-calling-for-improvements-to-major-derbyshire-m1-junction-3416101
24th August 2021 - Calls for funding to improve notorious M1 junction in Derbyshire | Derbyshire Times
26th August 2021 - 'Big improvements' needed at M1 junction, says MP - Derbyshire Live (derbytelegraph.co.uk)
January 2021 Mark calls for upgrades to the Pinxton Interchange (J28 of the M1) | Mark Fletcher (mark-fletcher.org.uk)
January 2021 'Big improvements' needed at M1 junction, says MP - Derbyshire Live (derbytelegraph.co.uk)
HOUSE OF COMMONS
March 2023 WATCH: Mark invites Minister to visit J28 and J29 of the M1 | Mark Fletcher (mark-fletcher.org.uk)
