The legal Adoption Agreement with DCC was concluded in February and Waye Lane was opened to road traffic on 28 February 2025. The newly surfaced public footpath running alongside the lower sections of Waye Lane has also opened, as well as a new length of public footpath alongside the top section.
This meant the first 500m of Alston Lane could be closed to traffic, which happened on 10 March 2025. The junction with the A38 will be restored and landscaped in the autumn, once all legal and design details have been agreed with National Highways.
These are important milestones in preparing for the quarry extension proper to proceed.