National Highways is taking action to improve safety at a flooding hot spot on the A38 in Cornwall.
A £1.3m scheme is being carried out at Notter Bridge to refurbish the highway drainage system and mitigate further flooding on land close to the River Lynher after safety studies identified a significant percentage of rain-related collisions.
The work - which involves the replacement of existing drainage pipes and gullies, significant vegetation clearance, barrier renewal, waterproofing and resurfacing - started in early September and is on schedule to be completed in mid-December.
National Highways said the scheme will bring safety and environmental benefits and has been funded through its Environment and Wellbeing fund.
South west programme manager Ian Ellis said: ‘We’re investing in the environment and communities surrounding our network, as well as the people travelling and working on it, and this environmental investment will make a difference for both local communities and the thousands of people who use this route.
‘We’ve worked closely with Octavius to realise this project – a glowing example of how we can make a positive environmental impact while improving safety for motorists on our roads.'
South East Cornwall MP Anna Gelderd (pictured at the site wearing a poppy) said: ‘I’m more than aware of how much need there’s been for drainage improvements here following historical flooding in the area.
‘The completion of these works will be of great local benefit to residents, road users and the environment. I’m pleased that the works are on schedule and I’m aware that National Highways and Octavius have worked tirelessly to ensure that the works are completed on time and to high standards.’
The work is currently being carried out under single lane westbound and eastbound closures of the A38.
