Devon: Diversions and delays as National Highways investigates A38 bridge defect
Emergency roadworks operations are underway to fix a bridge joint defect with drivers facing a diversion off the main road while the works are taking place. National Highways said the road would remain fully closed overnight Dean and Buckfastleigh and urged road users to plan ahead. The A38 is closed eastbound between the B3380 (Dean) and A384 […]
Plymouth marks Better Transport Week
There will be a chance to look around one of Plymouth’s new electric buses on today as part of an information event celebrating Better Transport Week. The annual national celebration of sustainable travel is organised by Campaign for Better Transport and this year’s theme is connecting communities and bringing people together. In support of the week […]
New 20mph zone improves safety on roads around Torquay Academy
A new 20mph zone around Torquay Academy in Devon has been introduced. The new mandatory limit is the first of six being brought in this year to improve safety at schools after public support. The previous advisory 20mph zone in Cricketfield Road is now mandatory and has been extended to include the roundabout at the […]
Torbay Stagecoach fleet to become 100% electric
A new fleet of all-electric buses will be deployed in Torquay this winter, thanks to a funding boost from the Department for Transport (DfT), Torbay Council has said. A cash injection of £361,000 from the DfT means more than £7.4m is available to purchase a fleet of 55 new all electric, zero-emission vehicles, the council […]
Plymouth planning 20mph zones
Parts of Plymouth city centre could be turned into a 20mph zone, supported by average speed cameras. Plymouth City Council has written to thousands of residents to tell them it wants to make dozens of streets in Stonehouse and Stoke 20mph. Council documents suggest the extent of the proposed zone, which would be bordered by Saltash Road, Western Approach, Union and Union Street as far […]
Cameras catch ‘hundreds’ of red light jumpers in Plymouth
Motorists in Plymouth are more likely to be caught jumping red lights than anywhere else in Devon because of traffic light cameras that operate in the city – with more expected to be rolled out in due course across the region. A Freedom of Information (FoI) request answered by Devon and Cornwall Police revealed that there were […]
More than 23,500 speeding drivers caught by Devon & Cornwall’s first 20mph camera
The first 20mph speed camera in Devon and Cornwall has already detected more than 23,500 speeding motorists – before even being switched on. The figure has prompted a warning from both the police and council ahead of the camera becoming fully operational today (Monday 9 May). During a test period prior to activation, the Jenoptik […]