Gail Roberts, the last resident of Queensway in Derby, was forced to leave her home due to a compulsory purchase order for the A38 expansion, which has now been shelved. The government halted the project to redirect funds towards defense spending, leading Roberts to criticize the decision as a waste of taxpayer money.
Roberts, who has faced health issues linked to the stress of the situation, expressed frustration over the prolonged uncertainty surrounding the project. The Stop the A38 Expansion Group is advocating for the restoration of the vacated properties if the scheme is officially canceled.