Safety improvements are being planned for six junctions on a stretch of the A30 in Cornwall after data showed it to be an accident blackspot.

National Highways is now preparing to unveil its plans, which come at the end of a year-long study in road safety on the section of dual carriageway between Bodmin and Launceston.

Working with Cornwall Council and Devon & Cornwall Police, the study has looked a collision data over the last ten years from the A30 between Kennards House and Five Lanes.

The results will be represented at a public exhibition on Thursday next week (September 26), at Lewannick Village Hall, near Launceston.

At the event, people in the community will be able to find out more about the proposed safety improvements.

National Highways has said that, depending on funding, the work could be finished by next summer.

The measures focus on six junctions – Plusha, Trevell, Two Bridges, Blackhill Quarry, Polyphant and the Highways maintenance depot – with the aim of improving road safety, reducing incidents, improving the driving experience, diverting traffic flows to more suitable junctions and providing mitigation on local roads.

Among the proposals are:

  • Junction modifications
  • Improvements to road alignment and visibility
  • Improved signage and road markings

National Highways’ A30 route manager Ed Halford said: “As part of our study, we’ve analysed ten years of safety data, investigated traffic flows and movements around junctions on the A30 and adjoining slip roads, and reviewed current speed limits to identify a number of short and longer term design options.

“We’ve been liaising closely with our police and local authority partners to identify a number of interventions aimed at improving safety and reducing the number of incidents.

“We’re also considering temporary interim measures before the programme of work is finalised and any actions taken, and we’d like to share this with local communities and the travelling public.

“The engagement event will provide an opportunity for businesses and communities to get a better understanding of our proposals, and we encourage local people to attend and to find out more.”

The public exhibition event will be held between 2pm and 6.45pm on Thursday, September 26.

The postcode for the venue is PL15 7QD, and in the meantime further information can be found at nationalhighways.co.uk/A30SafetyPackage

People can also call the Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 (open 24/7), who will direct enquiries to the team, or email info@nationalhighways.co.uk