Works begin on Monday on the next phase of the developments along the A390 Highertown Corridor in Truro with improvements to the Newbridge junction.

The significant road works at the junction of Newbridge Lane and Treliske Lane will complete the works undertaken earlier this year in Truro between Treliske and Highertown.

The works at Newbridge will involve: 1 Closing the northern arm of the existing Newbridge Lane roundabout and changing the one way system along Treliske Lane to allow two way traffic.

2 Changing priorities to give free flowing traffic out of Truro 3 Creating an additional lane east bound (towards Truro) so that vehicles turning right into Newbridge Lane do not hold up through traffic 4 Introduction of a new signal controlled pedestrian crossing facility across the A390 linking Penwerris Road with Newbridge Lane.

5 The existing shared pedestrian / cycle facilities currently finishing by the Golf Club will be extended into Penwerris Road to link with the recently installed Toucan (cycle and pedestrian) crossing point.

There has been considerable consultation with local residents and other organisations about the scheme and significant changes have been made to the layout originally proposed as a result of comments received. The presence of utility companies' equipment has also influenced the scheme layout and has led to the present bus stop opposite the Golf Club being retained in its current position.

The latest developments on the A390 Highertown Corridor form part of a programme to improve public transport facilities, reduce congestion, improve air quality and ensure safe passage for pedestrians and cyclists.

CORMAC, the highway maintenance contractual arm of Cornwall county council will be carrying out the works, which are expected to take approximately 12 weeks.

CORMAC will cease work over the busy festive period and return to complete the works in the New Year. All work dates may be affected by inclement weather and road signs will advise as appropriate.

The junction works will take place during the day - between 7.30am and 6pm - as much as possible with some operations taking place overnight. Road users are advised to take care while travelling through the junction, while the works are undertaken.

CORMAC will liaise with residents and businesses and will be on hand to assist with any queries or concerns. The Spar shop on the junction will be open as usual and access to all businesses and properties will be maintained throughout the works. Pedestrian access will remain with signed diversions in place as required.

Resurfacing of the existing carriageway has been coordinated with the junction works, and to avoid further disruption, the resurfacing of the whole junction will take place once work begins again in the New Year.

As the A390 Highertown corridor is one of the main routes into and out of Truro, carrying over 28,000 vehicles per day, to reduce delays to the travelling public much of the resurfacing on the main road will be carried out in the evenings and at night. Every effort will be made to keep construction noise to a minimum at these times. Daytime temporary traffic signals will be avoided where possible and road users are however asked to be patient and understanding during these essential works.