Plans to fix 'nightmare' Manadon junction

RESIDENTS CAN NOW HAVE THEIR SAY ON THE PLANS

- By WILLIAM TELFORD

A HUGE public consultation is to take place on multi-million pound plans to sort out one of Plymouth's most congested junctions.

Residents, businesses, schools and community groups are being asked by Plymouth City Council for their views on the future of Manadon Roundabout.

The scheme, which is being mostly funded by £13.3m from the Department of Transport, was given the green light earlier this year. Plans revealed this week show an initial design, with extra capacity on the entrances to the roundabout, as well as new bus priority and improvements for pedestrians and cyclists.

Under the proposals there would be extra lanes added to the slip roads off the A38, close to housing, and additional lanes on Outland Road and Tavistock Road. The council said “under-used” green space off Treveneague Gardens could be turned into a new park with footpaths, biodiversity enhancements and recreational space for residents as part of the plans.