A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross
Upgrading the A30 single carriageway between Chiverton Cross and Carland Cross roundabouts. As part of our Strategic Road Network, the A30 is a road of strategic importance, which is why an £8m contribution from the European Regional Development Fund has been committed, as well as being identified as part of the Government’s Roads Investment Strategy.
Project information
Visit our A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross feedback tool to have your say. The tool includes an interactive map, so you can pinpoint any comments you may have about our work, or just give us general feedback.
ECHO is a one-way feedback tool, so if you'd like a response to your feedback, you can email the project team at A30ChivertontoCarlandCross@highwaysengland.co.uk
The Government’s Road Investment Strategy includes a commitment to improve the A30 between Chiverton Cross and Carland Cross roundabouts to dual carriageway standard. Funding for this scheme includes a contribution from the European Regional Development Fund of £8 million towards its development costs, with a further £12 million allocated for the construction phase.
Our proposal includes:
- an 8.7 mile, high quality 70mph dual carriageway, connecting to the existing A30 dual carriageway at either end
- replacement of Chiverton Cross roundabout with a new, two-level motorway style roundabout
- a new, two-level partial junction at Chybucca, with west-facing slip roads connecting to the new dual carriageway
- replacement of the existing roundabout at Carland Cross with a two-level motorway style junction
- new bridges and accesses across the new road and the old road
- retention of the existing A30 for local traffic
You can find more information about the proposal on our consultation page.
Improving the A30 between Chiverton and Carland Cross is incredibly important for Cornwall’s future. It's the only remaining stretch of single carriageway on the A30 between Camborne and the M5 at Exeter; journeys on this part of the road are regularly delayed, congestion often brings traffic to a standstill, and as a result the Cornish economy is being held back.
For local people, particularly during the summer season, the simple act of getting to a neighbouring village can lead to unacceptably long and unreliable journeys, while opportunistic rat runners pose increased risk of accidents in their villages.
This summer we carried out research to gather insight on how it feels to travel to, from and around Cornwall during peak season. Some of our visitors' experiences are captured in this video.
You can view our fast facts document to find out more.
The objectives of the scheme are to:
- reduce congestion
- unlock growth
- connect communities
- improve safety, operation and efficiency
- protect the environment
- minimise disruption during construction
The STEAM project
Our schools project in the area is designed to help children and young people understand science, technology, engineering, the arts and maths (STEAM) in the context of the A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross road scheme.
Through a series of interactive sessions relating to the work of our team (which comprises engineers, designers, environmental and traffic experts, scientists and communications specialists) we hope to bring school subjects to life for students, showing how the things they learn in school apply in the real world.
If you're a parent or teacher interested in finding out more about the STEAM project, please email the project team: A30ChivertontoCarlandCross@highwaysengland.co.uk
Designated funds
We've been looking at a number of projects with an environmental and cycling safety focus that we’re planning to deliver over the coming months. Known as designated funds projects, these mini-schemes will be carried out completely separately to the A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross improvement scheme.
You can find out more about these projects, including how they're funded, approved and delivered by visiting our Designated Funds page.
Funding for this scheme includes a contribution from the European Regional Development Fund of £8 million towards its development costs, with a further £12 million allocated for the construction phase.
Documents
Public engagement report
Public engagement report: appendix A
Public engagement report: appendix B
Public engagement report: appendix C
Public engagement report: appendix D
Public engagement report: appendix E
Public engagement report: appendix F
Public engagement report: appendix G
Public engagement report: appendix G
Public engagement report: appendix G
Public engagement report: appendix H
Public engagement report: appendix I
Public engagement report: appendix I
Public engagement report: appendix I
Public engagement report: appendix I
Public engagement report: appendix I
Public engagement report: appendix I
Public engagement report: appendix J
Public engagement report: appendix K
Public engagement report: appendix L
Public engagement report: appendix M
Public engagement report: drawings
Public engagement report: drawings
Public engagement report: drawings
Public engagement report: drawings
The DCO process was established by the Planning Act 2008 and is used for certain large and complex schemes (including highway improvements) that have been designated as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) by the Government.
The benefits of the DCO process include extensive pre-application consultation, detailed analysis, including a full Environmental Impact Assessment, and examination by an independent inspector before the final decision is made.
The Secretary of State for Transport granted development consent for the A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross Development Consent Order (DCO) on 06 February 2020. Links to key DCO documentation can be found below:
- Examining Authority’s report and recommendations to the Secretary of State for Transport
- Secretary of State for Transport’s decision letter and statement of reasons
- DCO as made by the Secretary of State for Transport
The made DCO is Statutory Instrument 2020 No. 121 and is available to view at legislation.gov.uk.
Development Consent Order – Requirements Register
Requirements are conditions that have been included in the DCO, which control how the project must be implemented (constructed and maintained). Implementing the DCO in accordance with these conditions involves completing consultation and approval processes that have been defined in the DCO. These processes are referred to here and in the DCO as “discharging” the requirements.
This Requirements Register is a live document and will be updated as the process to discharge the requirements progresses.
The latest version will always be published below:
View the Requirements Register.
This register will be maintained for three years following completion of the project. The register sets out:
- each requirement
- whether the requirement needs approval by the Secretary of State (or other duty holder)
- whether any approval has been applied for or given
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