Drivers in Cornwall are set to face a lengthy diversion from next week as roadworks are carried out on a road near Launceston. A diversion route of around 18 miles will be put in place for a roughly half a mile road closure.
It comes as South West Water plans to undertake work to install a new water supply along the B3254 between Tiny Meadows And Hendra Lane, at South Petherwin, Launceston. The road closure will be in place for 24 hours a day from Monday (January 20) to January 28.
Despite the closure being less than a mile, drivers will face around an 18 mile diversion route, adding over half an hour onto travel times, so it is best to plan ahead if anyone is heading along the route.
Cornwall Council has confirmed that emergency access will be maintained throughout the closure. Pedestrian and vehicular access to residents and businesses will also be maintained.
The diversion route will take drivers back along the B3254 towards Congdon’s Shop before heading towards Kelly Bray. Then drivers will need to follow the A388 towards Treburley and into Launceston. Anyone heading to South Petherwin will then be directed towards Pennygillam Industrial Estate to rejoin the B3254.
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