With work well under way to deliver the Ashbourne Reborn programme, updated phasing plans have been produced for the Highways and Public Realm project.
Derbyshire County Council is responsible for delivering the current Ashbourne Reborn highways work in the town centre. The overall programme is expected to complete in early November.
This information was accurate on 3 October 2025, although it may change over time.
Ashbourne Reborn Phasing Plan 1 of 2

Dig Street North (closed to traffic)
April to early November ’25
Access maintained for pedestrians and delivery vehicles
Phasing of work within this section:
- West side footway due to be open for use before the completion date.
- Signal works completed at the junction ahead of St. John St. reopening.
- East side footway will follow in phases to maintain access.
- Carriageway surfacing will be the last independent activity.
Dig Street South (closed to traffic)
Late January to early November ‘25
Access maintained for pedestrians and delivery vehicles
Shrovetide Walk
July to November ’25.
New Ashbourne dial and surfacing works to be completed.
Ashbourne Reborn Phasing Plan 2 of 2

Market Place
March to November ’25
Parking ceased from February
Works Sequence:
- Complete tree pits, drainage works and new block paving to the current tarmac area.
- Reinstatement to be tied in with HVM installation.
- Repair and regrout block paving to follow
- Works to the NW (Butchery) Footway will follow completion of the main works.
Buxton Hill (Paving works)
February to October ’25
Works Sequence:
- Completion of paving and tie in details.
Buxton Hill (Carriageway works)
June to November ’25
- Carriageway drainage works.
- Last work item will be carriageway resurfacing and new road markings.
St John Street (now re-opened to through traffic)
March to October ’25
Access maintained for pedestrians and delivery vehicles
Works Sequence:
- Complete Paving from Millenium Square to Market Place / St. John.
- Last work action will be to carry out carriageway surfacing in remaining sections.
Millennium Square
May to early November ’25
Paving and Planting are remaining actions
Victoria Square
July to November’ 25 – Tree replacement works & furniture install
