Consultation on A38 safety

SPEED CAMERAS, BETTER ROAD LAYOUTS, IMPROVED LAY-BYS AMONG SUGGESTIONS FOR DANGER STRETCH WEEEN

- DANIEL CLARK

AVERAGE speed cameras could be installed on a section of the A38 in a bid to improve safety, while the speed limit on the road could also be reduced. National Highways has launched a public consultation for people 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. Following engagement with MP Sheryll Murray, Cornwall Council, parish councils, organisations, and businesses over the last year, public feedback is being sought between to help finalise the package of works towards potential construction.

The A38 has a higher than national average of collisions between the Trerulefoot and Carkeel roundabouts, which has prompted action to improve safety along this section.

Following National Highways' A38 safe 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.