THE next phase of the Truro Town Deal funded scheme to improve safety and provide better facilities for walking and cycling along Malpas Road is due to begin on Monday, July 7.

This phase, which is focusing on the Malpas Road junction off Trafalgar Roundabout, is part of the wider Green Transport project to transform travel in and around Truro, creating a high quality and fully sustainable network of safe and accessible walking, cycling and urban spaces.

The project is being delivered by Cornwall Council in partnership with the Truro Town Deal Board.

The eight-week scheme, which is being carried out by Cormac, involves removing and rebuilding the existing splitter island, realigning the junction, and providing new kerbs and footways and installing dropped crossings, making it easier for pedestrians to cross the road.

The works follow the completion of the earlier phases of the scheme which have seen the creation of a landscaped green space area in place of the Pendeen Road roundabout, improved access to footpaths and new crossing points to connect people to the riverside, together with traffic calming features, new planting, paving, and seating along Malpas Road.

For safety reasons and to allow traffic flow to be maintained during the daytime, these works must be carried out at night. There will be lane closures and temporary running lanes between 7pm and 4am on weeknights.

All traffic management will be removed during the daytime. Access for residents and businesses will be maintained at all times.

Drivers are asked to allow a little extra time for their journeys if possible, as some delays are possible.

Unfortunately these works may also generate unavoidable construction noise at times.

Project manager Gemma Downing said: “We recognise that this may cause some inconvenience to residents and will be working closely with all stakeholders to keep disruption to a minimum.

“Noise mitigation measures will be in place throughout the works and particularly noisy operations will be carried out before 11pm.

“We are very grateful to everyone for their patience and support whilst these improvements are underway."

Anyone with any questions or concerns, or who would like to speak to someone about the scheme , can call 0300 1234 222 or email Cormac at [email protected]