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South Devon Link RoadUpdate
Patrick Carney Group Services Manager – Streetscene &
PlaceJim Watson
Construction Director –Galliford Try
The problem
35,000 vehicles per day on A380 through Kingskerswell Congestion throughout day affecting supply chain,
businesses, workforce, residents etc Inconsistent journey times Poor air quality Poor facilities for cyclists, buses caught in queues Significant rat-running on poor quality alternative local
routes
The proposal Dual carriageway bypass – two lanes in each
direction Flyover at Penn Inn roundabout Intermediate junction at Aller giving access to
Kingskerswell, Decoy and Stoneycombe Terminal junction onto Torbay Ring Road
The Current Scheme
Progress towards implementation
Feb 2011–SDLR included in “Development Pool”
45 schemes nationally £630m available in CSR period, against
potential bids of £950m Best and final offers by 9 Sept 2011 Decision announced 29th November 2011
State of readiness Planning permission in place Land Drainage consent granted Scheme Orders published and public inquiry held –
Inspector’s report published All prior to construction planning conditions signed off Natural England licences for disturbance of protected
species achieved Initial accommodation works carried out.
Recent Progress DfT confirmed scheme orders March 2012 DCC and Torbay submitted Application for full
approval May 2012 Full approval granted by DfT May 2012 Galliford Try appointed as Main Contractor
May 2012
Recent Progress (2) Galliford Try commenced detailed design Archaeology works commenced Ecology works commenced Public Exhibitions – Kingskerswell, Paignton,
Newton Abbot Works commenced on site for main contract 2
October 2012