Northern Corridor transport improvements 2010 to 2011 programme of works

What we did between May 2009 and March 2010

Plymouth Transport and Highways undertook transport improvement works in seven sections on the corridor. These sections are identified on the map below. Select a section for information about the schemes which were undertaken in that area throughout 2009 to 2010, and for updates on current schemes for 2010 to 2011.

Northern Corridor feedback survey

Following the completion of the 2009 to 2010 works we invited you to review the effectiveness of the Northern Corridor improvements and our delivery of the works through an online survey. The survey was hosted on the Council's consultation portal and paper copies were also available on demand through the Sustainable Transport Team. We would like to thank all those of you who took the time to complete this survey and send us feedback, all your comments are very much appreciated. A summary report of the survey results is available below:

Next steps for 2010 to 2011

The Northern Corridor is a key transport asset and the schemes delivered in 2009 to 2010 represent the first package of works on the corridor. Further improvements will be delivered, both this year and in future years, including the upgrading of the traffic signals at Manadon junction. This essential work, set to start on the 12 July 2010, will improve the capacity of the junction and stop queuing both on the A38 slip roads and on the Northern Corridor. For more information on Manadon junction work have a look at Scheme 3 in Section 2 on the map below.

The map at a glance

• Section 1: contains details of works between Woolwell Roundabout and Derriford Roundabout, including Derriford Hospital
• Section 2: contains details of works between Derriford Roundabout and Manadon Roundabout, this section includes information about the work commencing at Manadon junction
• Section 3: contains details of works between Manadon Roundabout and the Hyde Park Pub
• Section 4: contains details of works in the Mutley Plain area
• Section 5: contains details of works between North Hill and the City Centre
• Section 6: contains details of works between Manadon and Milehouse
• Section 7: contains details of works between Milehouse and the City Centre

Northern Corridor transport improvements 2009 to 2010 programme of works

What we did

In 2007 the Council sought the views of the public and transport providers on what they felt could be done to improve the overall experience of people travelling on the Northern Corridor. In response to your comments a targeted programme of works was delivered between May 2009 and March 2010, investing in the region on £2 million on transport improvements on the A386 and B3250.

The delivery of the schemes is now largely complete and between May 2009 and March 2010 the Council delivered targeted transport improvements on the A386 and B3250, including a £750,000 upgrade of the George Park and Ride site, new bus and cycle lanes (largely delivered through road widening on Tavistock Road and Derriford Hospital), Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) displays at strategic bus stops, bus borders to increase the accessibility of buses on the corridor, pedestrian crossing improvements and resurfacing works.

Why we did it

The Council listened to the comments of the public and transport providers and delivered a programme of works to address the issues raised and allow the city to grow and prosper.

The Northern Corridor, the A386 and B3250, is one of main routes into Plymouth for public and private transport with 30,000 vehicles per day using this part of the highway network. The importance of the Northern Corridor as a main route is reflected in its transport assets which include; two of the city's park and ride sites, the airport, central train station, two public car parks, supported bus services and numerous workplace and school travel plans.

However, the Northern Corridor is set to grow significantly in the future. Extensive development (retail, business, residential and leisure) is planned and exciting projects such as the Life Centre are being developed. In order to accommodate this growth and enhance the economic prosperity of the Northern Corridor, and city as a whole, significant changes in the transport provision will be required.

The 2009 to 2010 Northern Corridor transport improvements represented the first phase of works on the corridor which, alongside policies such as the Derriford and Seaton Area Action Plan, will help to support the growth of the city and improve the travelling experience and choice of everyone using this part of the city's transport network.

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