Plans for a new crossing over Cot Hill in Plympton have been given the go-ahead following public consultation.
The crossing, near the Marshall Road junction, will help people (including those with disabilities) to walk and cycle across this busy road.
It will create a safer pedestrian and cycle route between Saltram Park and Underwood Recreation Ground, further enhancing the National Cycle Network.
In addition to the crossing, the scheme will include a dropped kerb crossing on Marshall Road, a raised table crossing on Dudley Road and a wider, shared-use path on Cot Hill.
Double yellow lines will also be introduced on the eastern (uphill) side of Cot Hill between Marshall Road and Dudley Road to help prevent obstructive parking.
The improvements will be entirely grant-funded by National Highways through Sustrans.
Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Transport, said: “These improvements will make a big difference for people walking and cycling along this busy route. They will make it easier and safer for them to travel between Saltram and other parts of Plympton, including Underwood Recreation Ground, as well as alleviate problem parking in the area. Helping people to walk and cycle more improves their health and wellbeing, while also reducing traffic congestion and the carbon emissions it creates.”
The decision was approved today and can be viewed on our decisions page.
Construction is planned to take place in the summer.