Green light for plan to tackle Manadon gridlock

WORK is to start on improving Plymouth's most notorious road junctions after the Government gave plans the green light. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has approved the long-awaited congestion-busting schemes.

- By WILLIAM TELFORD

It means work will now take place at the A38 Manadon Interchange, Marsh Mills Roundabout, St Budeaux Bypass and Camel's Head as well as flood prevention works at Embankment Road. Upgraded walking and cycling facilities are also part of the scheme.

In a letter sent to Plymouth City Council on Tuesday this week, the Government confirmed the projects will be funded as part of its programme for more than 50 transport upgrades across the country.

"These vital projects have been with the Department of Transport for a number of years, so it's great to see at last we now have a government that is listening and responding to our priorities," said Cllr Tudor Evans, leader of Plymouth City Council. "This announcement really is brilliant news.