Devon County Council has issued a public notice regarding temporary traffic restrictions in Exeter, affecting Pennsylvania Road and Belle Isle Drive. These measures are being implemented under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, Section 14, to facilitate critical infrastructure works.

The first order pertains to Pennsylvania Road, where a temporary prohibition of through traffic and parking will be enforced from April 23, 2025, with an anticipated completion date of May 31, 2025. This restriction is necessary to address a hole in the tarmac footway and undertake trenching work for a reinforcement scheme involving cable overlay. The affected area is the footway outside numbers 166-200 on Pennsylvania Road. An alternative route for vehicles will be clearly signposted via Pennsylvania Road, Union Road, Rosebarn Lane, and back to Pennsylvania Road.

The second order affects Belle Isle Drive and the cycle track over Trews Weir Suspension Bridge. This closure will commence on March 24, 2025, with an expected finish by July 31, 2025. The restriction is required for the installation of below-ground heat network pipes. The diversion routes include Trews Weir Reach, Topsham Road, Norwood Avenue, Glenwood Rise for vehicles on Belle Isle Drive, and a separate route for cyclists via Colleton Hill to Old Abbey Court footpath.

These temporary restrictions are crucial for ensuring the safe and efficient completion of these infrastructure projects. Residents and commuters are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and follow the signed diversion routes.

How can I get more information about these roadworks? For further details regarding the works on Pennsylvania Road, you can contact National Grid at 01271 347735. For information about the works on Belle Isle Drive and the cycle track, contact Thermamech Ltd at 0117 203 4290.

What should I do if I have concerns about these closures? Those who have any concerns or believe they may be adversely impacted by these closures are encouraged to contact Devon County Council's Highways Department.

For more detailed information about these notices, please visit the original public notice here.