A38 speed cameras campaign boosted by government

Campaigners said the cameras would "mean everything" to the communities living alongside the road

Campaigners calling for safety improvements on a major Cornwall road have received a boost from the government.

Roads minister Richard Holden said in a letter that National Highways was "progressing" with a scheme to install average speed cameras on the A38 between Trerulefoot and Carkeel.

The scheme is supported by Cornwall County Council and roads safety organisation Vision Zero South West.

But the letter to Sheryll Murray, Conservative MP for South East Cornwall, says the "potential delivery" would not happen before 2030.

Sarah Martin, from campaigners Safe38, said: "To have average speed cameras delivered ahead of that would mean everything for the community of Tideford and for the communities across the whole length of that road, but also for drivers that use that road every day."

Ms Murray said: "All I can say to you is I am absolutely determined to get some improvements to the A38 as soon as possible."