Road through Penzance town centre closed due to 'dangerous building'

There are reports of an unstable chimney

Stock image of Market Jew Street, Penzance
Author: Sarah YeomanPublished 4th Feb 2021

A road through Penzance town centre has been closed due to concerns about a 'dangerous building'.

Market Jew Street is closed for safety reasons and there is heavy traffic in the area.

Inrix Traffic and Travel is reporting that there is an unstable chimney on one of the buildings between Station Road and The Greenmarket.

Police are on the scene.

"Market Jew Street closed, heavy traffic due to dangerous building between Station Road and The Greenmarket.

"Police have closed the road for safety reasons, following an unstable chimney."

Inrix Traffic and Travel

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