In accordance with Exeter Highways and Traffic Order resolutions (Decision – Active Streets Heavitree and Whipton Trial Scheme Update – Democracy in Devon), the Hamlin Lane, Vaughan Road and Whipton Lane modal filters have now been suspended. The bollards and … Continue reading
Progress updates
Enforcement of bus gate restrictions
Devon County Council officers met with key stakeholders from Devon & Cornwall Police on 29th February to review the issue of non-compliance with the bus gates at Whipton Lane and Ladysmith Road/Park Road. We are jointly clear that the behaviour … Continue reading
Heavitree and Whipton Active Streets trial scheme approved
Councillors have given a trial traffic scheme, which will remove through traffic from Heavitree and Whipton’s key residential areas, the greenlight. Members of the Exeter Highways and Traffic Orders Committee voted in support of the Active Streets Heavitree and Whipton … Continue reading
Heavitree and Whipton Active Streets Trial update
As documented on this website, in recent years Devon County Council has been working with the Heavitree and Whipton community to address issues affecting their local streets. As part of this work, the Council has been developing proposals for a … Continue reading
Heavitree and Whipton Low Traffic Neighbourhood Update
Devon County Council are currently engaging with emergency services and healthcare providers on the proposals for a Low Traffic Neighbourhood trial in Heavitree and Whipton. This would involve the installation of modal filters, removing through vehicular traffic whilst allowing the … Continue reading
Sweetbrier Lane Roundabout works completed
The construction of raised crossings on two arms of the roundabout at Whipton Lane and Sweetbrier Lane has now been completed. These are designed to improve road safety, especially for people walking and cycling.
Sweetbrier Lane/Whipton Lane Roundabout Pedestrian Enhancements
Devon County Council will shortly be delivering improvements to the Sweetbrier Lane/Whipton Lane Roundabout, near Quick Print. As shown in the Scheme Plan, the improvements comprise the construction of raised crossings on two arms of the roundabout. The improvements were … Continue reading
Permanent Chard Road Traffic Regulation Order made
A permanent Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) to prohibit vehicular traffic on a section of Chard Road was made today (6 July 2022). The TRO will come into force on 7 July 2022. This implements a prohibition of vehicles at the … Continue reading
Chard Road Traffic Regulation Orders consultation
Traffic Regulation Orders have been advertised for permanent changes on Chard Road. As explained further on the consultation webpage, these Orders would: Make permanent the temporary restrictions introduced in July 2020, by prohibiting the passage of vehicles between defined points … Continue reading
Results of Phase 2 now published
Read the latest update on phase 2 of the consultation.