Roads

What's in this section:

Access requests

For domestic vehicles we can provide access for vehicles over pavements to reach a hard standing or driveway

Bridges

Did you know we're responsible for approximately 210 bridges within Plymouth?

Dropped kerb/crossover

We can drop kerbs to enable access and manage the building works for you

Highways permits

Permits to put a skip, scaffolding, access plant, refreshment facilities or other objects on, in or over the public highway

Highways register

Highways maintained at public expense and also includes a street directory

Obstructed pavements

Let us know if a pavement is blocked and, if the obstruction is illegal, we'll remove it

Potholes

What is a pothole and how to report it

Road and tourism signage

Safely guiding those wishing to visit a tourist destination along the most appropriate route

Road repairs - Operation Upgrade

Repair and upgrade programme for some of the roads in Plymouth that have been damaged during the harsh winter conditions.

Road works

Scheduled and emergency road works are managed by us and we try to ensure minimal disruption

Street licence applications

You need to apply for a licence before starting any work on the highway

Street directory

Directory listing of all streets within Plymouth

Street lighting

There are over 35,000 street lights in the city - let us know if one isn't working

Street naming and numbering

Information about house names, re-numbering, street names and post codes

Street trading

If you sell items from the street you will need a licence otherwise you are breaking the law

Traffic regulations

View information about road markings, temporary orders and traffic regulation orders

Traffic sensitive streets

Streets on which any work will create unacceptable delays and disruption to highway users at specified times

Traffic signals

Report a faulty traffic light and we'll fix it as quickly as possible

Weight limits

Please choose your route carefully as weight restrictions are imposed for structural and environmental reasons

Winter maintenance

Salting of roads, salt bin locations and winter driving advice

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Have you seen...?

Plymouth On A Map

The recommended way of making a report is to use Plymouth On A Map.

Simply enter your postcode or navigate to the location where the problem is, click on the map and choose a topic from within the Transport and Streets section. (A full help guide is available if you have any questions). You can also view points of interest, for example Car Park locations.

The information on these pages is provided by Plymouth Transport and Highways, the partnership between Plymouth City Council and Amey for the management and maintenance of Plymouth's roads.

If you can't find the information you're looking for, please contact us so that we can help you.

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