Work due to begin on controversial changes to Queen Street, Newton Abbot

The first phase of enhancement works to Queen Street will begin next Tuesday (28 May).

Businesses on Queen Street will stay open during the work and visitors will still be able to walk along the road as usual to visit shops and businesses.

The improvement works have been designed to make Queen Street a more attractive, safe and healthy place for visitors and businesses and include:

• widening of footways and improved crossings for pedestrians;

• lower speed limit to benefit all road users;

• an upgraded bus stop; and,

• the planting of trees, other greenery and additional public seating to create a more enjoyable visitor experience, increase footfall and more local spending.

The contractor will generally be working from 8am – 5pm, Monday to Friday, and whilst the work is ongoing the current level of parking availability will be maintained as far as possible, although some parking bays might be occupied for construction and safety reasons.

Blue badge holders can still park on Queen Street and use the disabled bays on Victoria Place and nearby car parks – Cricketfield Road Car Park, Halcyon Road Car Park, and the Sherborne Road Multi-Story Car Park – will remain open as usual.

Whilst the works are underway, we are offering discounted parking (£1 to park for two hours) on the top two levels of the Sherborne Road Multi-Story Car Park. For more information about the scheme visit the Devon County Council website - https://orlo.uk/FaNIp

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