Message from Plymouth City Council
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We are sorry for the continued disruption in and around Stonehouse following the closure of the Evolution Cove building and we recognise the frustration this is causing for residents, businesses and people travelling through the area.
Today we have been working closely with Citybus and have removed street furniture to see if it is possible to enable buses to safely pass through the affected roads, particularly to support travel to and from Royal William Yard. While it has not yet been possible to resume bus services, we will continue working with Citybus tomorrow and hope to find a solution as soon as we can.
In addition, adjustments have been made to the traffic signals to improve vehicle movement and increase capacity through the area. Further advance warning signage will be installed before rush hour tomorrow morning to better advise drivers of delays before they reach Stonehouse.
While we appreciate the inconvenience this is causing, we are asking all road users not to jump traffic lights. This behaviour is dangerous and contributes to further congestion and delays for everyone. We continue to explore additional ways to manage traffic and reduce disruption, and highways officers will be on site to monitor traffic conditions and take action where possible to improve flow.
Despite these efforts, there will continue to be heavy traffic and delays, particularly at peak times. Where possible, we strongly encourage people to consider alternative travel arrangements, such as using the ferry service from the Hoe to Royal William Yard, and to allow extra time for their journeys.
We are sorry for the ongoing disruption and thank everyone for their continued patience and cooperation while we work to manage the situation as safely and effectively as possible.
Disruptions to access in Stonehouse area