Camelford bypass discussed with roads minister

Councillor Linda Taylor said the scheme to build a bypass around Camelford "remains on the table, subject to final costings"

A scheme to build a bypass around Camelford in Cornwall has been discussed with the government's roads minister.

Councillors and North Cornwall Conservative MP Scott Mann met minister Guy Opperman to discuss the project.

Funds have provisionally been made available after HS2 was scrapped.

Councillor Linda Taylor said the scheme "remains on the table, subject to final costings".

'Queuing traffic'

Several road projects have been cancelled or postponed by the Department for Transport (DfT) due to inflationary pressures.

Cornwall Council portfolio holder for transport, councillor Richard Williams-Pears said: "I know how many people in Camelford want to see this project completed.

"The town has suffered for many years with queuing traffic and could be transformed by taking traffic from the town centre, a priority I happily support."

Mr Mann said: "I have spoken with the Transport Secretary who has assured me he and his officials will do everything they can to support the Council in its work."

Any residents with views on the proposals are encouraged to contact their local Cornwall councillor, councillor Barry Jordan or MP Scott Mann.