Progress continues to be made in preparation for the Cullompton Relief Road with a new bus layby on Station Road now operational, marking another positive step forward in preparing the local highway network ahead of the wider scheme.
The Station Road layby is now being used by services operating along the route. It forms part of a package of early improvements designed to support the long-term delivery of the relief road and bring immediate, practical benefits for the community.
The new layby provides a clear and safe stopping area for buses to drop off and collect passengers. This improvement helps create a safer and more reliable experience for bus users, while also reducing disruption to other road users. The possibility of a bus shelter at the new layby is currently being considered.
Located opposite the Weary Traveller pub, the layby enables buses to pull in from the main carriageway, minimising obstructions to passing vehicles and supporting improved traffic flow along Station Road.
By reducing delays caused by stopping buses, the scheme helps ease congestion, reducing journey times towards the Station Road roundabout and the M5.
This will support the wider objectives of the Cullompton Relief Road scheme, which seeks to reduce congestion in the town, improve connectivity and support sustainable long-term growth for the community.
Mid Devon District Council received funding from Homes England for the relief road scheme, with Devon County Council acting as delivery partner to lead on developing the detailed design and land assembly for the scheme, as well as appointing contractors for the various aspects of work.
For more information on the relief road scheme please visit Mid Devon District Council’s Cullompton Relief Road webpage.