Work to provide new signs and landscaping around Tempest Roundabout near Lelant will begin on Monday, 19 January.

Following improvements to the Park and Ride at St Erth, the existing signage at the Tempest Roundabout has become outdated. 

The scheme, which is being delivered by Cornwall Council in partnership with the St Ives Town Deal Board, includes the renewal of existing road markings and removal of the outdated signs.

These are being replaced by new signs directing drivers to St Ives via the B3311 and towards St Erth Park and Ride instead of Lelant Saltings Station. These changes will support the wider traffic management strategy which is being developed for the town and help ease the pressure on the wider local road network at peak times.

New plants are also being added to the flowerbeds and grassy areas around the roundabout.

The scheme, which is being carried out by Cormac, is due to be completed by Friday, 30 January.

Whilst the majority of the works will be carried out without impacting traffic flow, temporary multi way traffic lights will be used on a small number of occasions to ensure the safety of the work force when working at the harder to reach areas.  These will be kept a minimum, with the lights manually controlled to aid traffic flow.

The scheme is being funded by the St Ives Low Carbon Transport Strategy which aims to reduce the impact of vehicles on St Ives and includes a range of measures that encourage walking, cycling and the use of public transport. 

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