Cornwall Accident Blackspot to Get Safety Upgrades and Redesign

A dangerous spot in Cornwall will get safer. The council plans a project to improve road safety and has allocated £250,000 for this endeavor. The project might redesign a road junction situated in Plusha, on the A30. This location has unfortunately seen many crashes recently, with four people dying there between 2023 and 2024.

A 50mph speed limit is currently in place. People want the junction redesigned for better safety as drivers now cross a busy road for access. They need to reach services and nearby areas.

The Council will now develop a business case. This case supports safety improvements. This follows a budget change where Councilor Leigh Frost suggested a study to check the junction upgrade’s feasibility. The allocated money totals £250,000.

In 2015, National Highways had plans ready, even considering an underpass or overbridge. However, the project stalled due to funding issues. Now, National Highways suggests cheaper safety steps, actions that will apply along the A30.

A Council meeting in January saw a related motion. Councilor Adrian Parsons called for a complete redesign. The Council’s cabinet considered it, ultimately deciding to create the business case showing the project needs national funding.

Councilor Connor Donnithorne discussed road safety. He said they heard calls to improve Plusha and mentioned the Council’s commitment. He thanked Councilor Parsons and others who helped bring this issue to the Council’s attention.

The Council will also help National Highways, providing support on interim safety steps planned for the A30. While the budget changes included removing savings, the Council can still make some savings.

Councilor David Harris expressed his pleasure that they can fund this from the transport budget. The budget change will not change planned reserve transfers. He appreciates Frost’s help and suggestions, noting that the cabinet implemented his ideas.