Residents, businesses, schools and community groups are being asked for their views on the future of Manadon Roundabout.
The scheme, which is being funded in the most part by the Department of Transport, was given the green light earlier this year.
Plans revealed today show a new initial design, with extra capacity on the entrances to the roundabout, as well as new bus priority and improvements for pedestrians and cyclists.
In person information events will take place:
Wednesday 21 May, 5.30pm to 7pm, Manadon Sports Hub
Wednesday 4 June, 5.30pm to 7pm, Manadon Sports Hub
Friday 20 June, 4.30pm to 6pm, Manadon Sports Hub
Saturday 21 June, 10.30am to 12.30pm, Central Library
The transformation of under-used green space off Treveneague Gardens into a new park with footpaths, biodiversity enhancements and recreational space for local residents is also in the plans.
A six-week engagement exercise called ‘Keep Manadon Moving’ will allow residents to have their say on the plans through a number of channels and help shape the final design of the scheme.
Manadon Roundabout is at the heart of Plymouth’s transport network. It connects people to their jobs, families, schools and the hospital. It’s also a key gateway to the A38, Tavistock Road and the city centre, linking our community with Devon, Cornwall and the wider UK.
We've all been there; experienced long queues at peak times, unpredictable delays, safety risks and unreliable travel. It has to change, not just for us now, but for the future as Plymouth grows.
If we do nothing, congestion will worsen as the city continues to grow, queues will extend dangerously onto the A38, and access to key places like Derriford Hospital, Plymouth Argyle matches and the dockyard will be harder than ever.
Here's what's being proposed to fix it:
• A38 eastbound off-slip widening – expanding to four lanes, increasing capacity and easing traffic entering Manadon Roundabout
• A38 westbound off-slip widening – creating an extra lane to increase capacity and improve safety
• A386 Tavistock Road northbound improvements – a new traffic lane heading north, removing the existing merge to improve flow
• A386 Tavistock Road southbound improvements – a new lane to reduce bottlenecks onto the roundabout and a
• New signalised junction at Southwell Road to improve access
• A386 Outland Road improvements - an additional lane on the approach to the roundabout to increase capacity
• Mannamead Road - New bus priority lane northbound
• New cycle bridge across the A38 at Manadon – connecting north and south
• Replacement of the existing pedestrian bridge over the A386 Tavistock Road – Making it fully accessible for all users
• Improved footbridge over the A38 to the west of Manadon
• New pedestrian crossing at Southwell Road – safer access for residents
• New woodland pathways – linking green spaces with the road network.
Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet Member for Transport, said: “We must improve Manadon, not just for reliability and efficiency today, but also for the future and we’re determined to get it right.
“At the basis of this will be robust and meaningful engagement across a number of channels, not just with residents, but across a broad demographic of business and organisations.
“So please, look at the plans, fill in the forms, have your say. We have been very clear that resident feedback can shape the final design of this scheme and that’s why your impact is crucial.”
With improvements to bus reliability among the aims for the scheme, Richard Stevens, Managing Director of Plymouth City Bus, said: “We welcome improvements to the Manadon Interchange and are fully onboard with the ethos and vision behind the scheme.
“I’d encourage all bus users to get involved with the engagement process and ensure that their views on the initial design of the scheme are heard.”
Have your say on the bid to Keep Manadon Moving at: https://keepmanadonmoving.commonplace.is