Major upgrade to Newton Abbot road

Supports 2,500 new homes too

A major new road upgrade's being planned to link the A382 at Newton Abbot to the A38 at a cost of £45 million, of which central government is stumping up £38 million.

The next phase of the ongoing work, on the adjoining A382-A383 link between Forches Cross and Howton Road, will begin later this year.

The scheme, which aims to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians through a shared path too, is being funded by the Department for Transport, Devon County Council, the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (HotSWLEP) and Teignbridge District Council.

The project includes the widening of the A382 between Trago roundabout and Forches Cross which will increase traffic capacity and ease congestion. This will support the construction of 2,500 new homes in the region and pave the way for the local economy to continue growing in the future.

A new dual carriageway between Drumbridges and Trago roundabout will also be built.

The green light has also been given to construct the planned Jetty Marsh II connection as part of the scheme, which will provide a new road between Whitehill Cross and West Golds way, with a shared-use path adjacent to the route - reducing traffic on Exeter Road and providing better links to the A38.

Councillor John Hart, the Leader of Devon County Council, said:“This is the final stage of a major investment programme for the A382 corridor which is the culmination of several years of investment by Devon County Council.

“It is very important for the Newton Abbot’s economy and will unlock the development of new homes and jobs, resulting in reduced journey times, improved safety and ease congestion. It will also provide safe, high quality cycling and pedestrian routes, giving those wishing to make short journeys realistic alternative transport options.”