CORNWALL Council has invited comments on proposals to introduce two new controlled pedestrian crossing facilities on the A39 in Truro.

Both are puffin crossings (short for Pedestrian User-Friendly Intelligent crossing) which are smart and traffic light-controlled; unlike older pelican crossings, they feature red and green man signals on the pedestrian’s side of the road and use overhead sensors to keep traffic stationary until pedestrians reach the other side safely.

A new crossing is proposed for Newquay Road in within the existing signalised junction near the entrance to Tregurra Park and Ride. This includes the removal of the existing uncontrolled pedestrian crossing and refuge island to simplify the crossing arrangement and improve overall junction operation and safety.

“It is considered that the introduction of these measures will increase the safety of pedestrians when crossing the road, where the current arrangement makes safe and convenient crossing difficult, particularly during peak periods,” said a spokesperson.

A second crossing facility, operated via a push-button control, is also proposed as an upgrade to the existing uncontrolled crossing facility at the junction between Tregolls Road, Trevithick Road and Chellew Road/Beachwood Park. This includes the removal of the existing right-turn lane and its conversion to a grass verge, and the conversion of the existing middle lane into a straight-ahead and right-turn lane.

“These changes will enable the existing refuge island to be widened, simplify the current crossing arrangement, and improve the overall operation and safety of the junction for all road users,” said the spokesperson.

Both surveys are open until August 27, 2026. Feedback may be submitted via the form at https://letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/, or email Cormac Infrastructure Design at [email protected] or post a response to Infrastructure Design Group, Cormac Consultancy, Radnor Road, Scorrier, Redruth, TR16 5EH. When emailing or responding by post, please quote the following scheme reference Infra24-170.