MID Devon District Councillor Derek Coren has issued further details about roadworks due to take place between Yeoford and Cheriton Bishop.

Mr Coren said the information is a follow up to the report given by the Clerk of Crediton Hamlets Parish Council in the “Crediton Courier” on January 27.

He explained: “The plans were to close the Yeoford to Cheriton Bishop road between Lewdon Cross and Four Cross Ways, from February 27 to March 24 so that work could be carried out on the road safety barriers both sides of the bridge over the A30 dual carriageway.

“The suggested diversion was from Four Cross Ways to Froggy Mill and back up past Medland Manor to Lewdon Cross.

“Many interested people attended the last Parish Council meeting at Cheriton Bishop where the matter was discussed.

“As a result of the pressure exerted by Cheriton Bishop Parish Council, myself, and the many emails sent to the consultants Jacobs and the contractors South West Highways, they have now reduced the time for the closure to two weeks.

“Also at weekends the road will be controlled by traffic lights and a special arrangement will be made for the school buses.

“The alternative route has now been changed taking you back to Whiddon Down via Hittisleigh to Yeoford.

“This will be necessary for lorries and large vehicles, whereas cars may be able to make use of more local shorter routes.”

Alan Quick