People urged to have say on planned safety improvements for Cornwall's A38
The Trerulefoot to Carkeel Safety Package could get government funding
People are still being urged to have their say on a potential programme of measures to improve safety along the A38 in South East Cornwall.
The A38 Trerulefoot to Carkeel Safety Package is one of a number of pipeline schemes being developed across the country for consideration by the Government for its third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3) from 2025.
And following engagement with MP Sheryll Murray, Cornwall Council, parish councils, organisations and businesses over the last year, public feedback is being sought by National Highways between now and Friday 22nd July to help finalise the package of works towards potential construction, with two public information events this week.
The A38 is an important route within the South West Peninsula, linking Bodmin to the west and Plymouth and Exeter to the East, but a higher than national average of collisions between the Trerulefoot and Carkeel roundabouts has prompted action to improve safety along this section.
Following National Highways’ A38 safety study, proposals include the installation of average speed cameras at various locations along the route, improved road and junction layouts, including widening and crawling lane alterations, upgraded bus lay-bys, reduced speed limits at Tideford and Landrake, and improved signage, lighting and traffic signalling.
At Tideford, a village designated as an Air Quality Management Area, proposed measures would also aim to improve traffic flows and reduce stop/start vehicle movement.
Local communities can now have their say and feed back on the proposals as part of the current consultation taking place within the Government’s second road investment period.
Schemes selected for construction will be funded as part of the third road investment period beyond 2025.
Although no final decision has been taken on what schemes will go ahead, all feedback on the A38 Trerulefoot to Carkeel Safety Package will be analysed to inform the development process and National Highways’ ultimate consultation report for stakeholders and local communities.
People can drop in at the two remaining public information events taking place and speak to members of the project team.
The events are being held on:
• Thursday 14th July at Tideford Royal British Legion Club (PL12 5HW), 3pm-8pm;
• Friday 15th July at Tideford Royal British Legion Club (PL12 5HW), 9am-noon
The second of a seven-step process, consultation will also outline the scheme development processes and a questionnaire and further details are available here.
In addition, information are also available throughout the consultation at the following pick-up points: Spar Community Shop, Menheniot, Liskeard PL14 3QR; Community Shop, Fore St, St Germans, Saltash PL12 5NR; Landrake Post Office, Tideford Rd, Landrake, Saltash PL12 5DP; Spar Community Shop, 47 Mote Park, Lower Burraton, Saltash PL12 4JY; Kernow Mill, Nr Trerulefoot, Saltash PL12 5BL.