Prior to the scheme, drivers could turn left and access a very short section of Countess Wear Road before reaching ‘No Entry’ signs placed diagonally across the road before Roche Gardens. The ‘No Entry’ signs were to prevent Exeter-bound drivers … Continue reading
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Bridge Road used to have 4 lanes many years ago – why was it reduced to 3 in the first place?
The fourth lane was removed originally in order to be able to provide better facilities for pedestrians and cyclists. Devon County Council is always seeking to achieve a shift in travel modes away from car usage and the investment in … Continue reading
Why can’t we have traffic signals at the junction of Glasshouse Lane to make it safer and stop drivers cutting‘’ through the estate from Topsham Road to Bridge Road?
The aim of the Bridge Road scheme is to reduce congestion on Bridge Road outbound, introducing signals with a phase for Glasshouse Lane may actually increase congestion. To discourage (via signals) the use of the estate as a short cut, … Continue reading
Why do the signal crossing timings seem to be biased to pedestrians and cyclists, at the expense of cars?
With all crossings there is a compromise between the delays to motorists and pedestrians / cyclists. At present the crossings react fairly quickly to pedestrians. At the busy times, traffic is very slow moving on Bridge Rd, and in particular … Continue reading
Why doesn’t the Council get rid of the cycle crossing by Glasshouse Lane and make people use the existing bridge near Countess Wear roundabout?
Glasshouse Lane and Countess Wear Road are popular cycle traffic routes which are recognised on the Exeter Cycle map. We know that people are more likely to try and cross a road themselves if a formal crossing is not located … Continue reading
Why doesn’t the Council get rid of the cycle crossing by the Canal Bridges and put a subway in?
The retention of the ‘at-grade’ toucan crossing is intended to cater for all users, including pedestrians and cyclists. Subways require 3m headroom, have to be at least 1m below the carriageway to avoid services and therefore would have ramps leading … Continue reading
Why is the toucan crossing at the Canal Bridges being moved and why is it delaying cyclists further by making it a staggered crossing?
A safety assessment has concluded that when the second southbound traffic lane is provided across the Swing Bridge, the existing crossing would be less safe for cyclists, because drivers may be paying attention to other factors, such as the metal … Continue reading
I often park just off Bridge Road in order to walk or cycle the various trails along the canal and river, can I still use these car parks?
The gravel area alongside Countess Wear Bridge will unfortunately not be available for public car parking during the works, our Contractor needs the use of this area in order to build the new bridge structure. The area around the boat … Continue reading
I walk or cycle on Bridge Road regularly, can I still use it during the construction work?
Yes, all the time. Even when we have road closures (see similar question here) there will be a safe route for pedestrians or cycles available through the construction site. Please be careful though, you can expect numerous changes to the … Continue reading
I drive on Bridge Road regularly, can I still use it during the construction work?
Yes, for almost all the time this will be possible although the road has to be reduced to 2 lanes only (one in each direction) to give room for the construction work, so please allow extra time for your journey. … Continue reading