Progress report

We recently asked for your views on our proposals for the new route from Chiverton Cross to Carland Cross. This included two options at Chybucca: Option A and Option B. This consultation is now closed.

We are carrying out ground investigation works to analyse the environment, ground levels and local geology. This work will last around 10-12 weeks and will help us further develop our proposals. We will also carry out environmental surveys at various times throughout 2017.

During the work you may see 4x4 vehicles, drilling equipment or excavation machines at work. The land we survey will not necessarily be impacted by the construction of the final scheme.

We will analyse your feedback and create a report summarising this and outlining our response. This, along with further technical and design work, will help us take a decision about our preferred route. We hope to take this decision in spring 2017.

Some of you may have followed earlier versions of this scheme. Legislation has since changed so we have put together a guide to the planning process. This outlines exactly what happens and when you get can get involved.

The cost of developing this scheme is part funded by an £8m contribution from the European Regional Development Fund.

Timeline