Dangerous junctions to be tackled in road schemes

Safety will be improved on "higher risk" parts of the road network in Cornwall where there has been a number of serious accidents, according to National Highways.

The agency said it would be investing more in Cornwall's roads after introducing a speed reduction scheme on the A38 last year.

It said work was due to start on junction improvements on the A30 between Launceston and Bodmin, and it planned public engagement on a similar A38 Liskeard to Trerulefoot scheme.

Jack Mason, South West road safety manager for National Highways, said: "We're always exploring ways to make our roads safer by using collision data, risk assessments and insights to reduce the number and severity of incidents".

Mason said National Highways had analysed 10 years of safety data, investigated traffic flows and movements around junctions on the A30 and A38, and adjoining slip roads.

National Highways said the A38 scheme would target safety improvements at the Lean Quarry, Menheniot, Tencreek Cottage and Castle Air junctions, along with other layout, access and visibility enhancements.

Work on the A30 will begin in September and focus on six junctions including Plusha, Trevell, Two Bridges, Blackhill Quarry, Polyphant and the Highways maintenance depot.

National Highways said the initiative would restrict a number of right turns, with more graded junctions and clearer visibility.

The A30 work is due to be completed in spring 2027 with overnight closures between Kennards House and Five Lanes from 5 September to 10 September.

Once work is underway, the A30 will have a 50mph speed limit in place, with some occasional overnight westbound and eastbound closures, National Highways said.

Dan Rogerson, Cornwall Council cabinet portfolio holder for transport, said: "These routes provide vital connections for our residents, businesses and visitors."

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