Work began on 30 January on Alphington Road from Haven Road to the Marsh Barton junction. Subject to no unforeseen delays, the work is expected to take 6 weeks with the majority of the work being undertaken after 7pm. During the road closures, residents in Princes Street/Regent Street will have access via Cowick Street whilst residents in the Ebrington Road area will have access via the Ebrington Road/Retail Park Close link into Marsh Barton.

Although the work will take approximately six weeks, Alphington Road, itself will only be closed for 20 of those nights. On the nights it is closed traffic will be directed from Exe Bridges along Cowick Street and Cowick Lane, except for those residents and businesses with no alternative access. If you have any issues to do with the works then email customer@devon.gov.uk

Labour candidate for Alphington Rob Crew and Labour Cllr Margaret Clark found that many residents were concerned about the state of the road when canvassing in the area recently, including reports of poor drainage of the road in certain places.

Labour Candidate Rob Crew said, “Hopefully the improvements will sort out the problems which have plagued local residents. However we are keen to know from residents if any issues occur while the work is going on or remain after the work has been completed.

We have made enquiries to Devon county Council regarding plans to widen the road between Marsh Barton and Alphington Cross. Apparently this work is still in the pipeline, so watch this space.