Latest Group News...updated on Friday, January 17, 2025.

	Upcoming works - A38 Saltash Tunnel. Latest from National Highways 13/12/24. This is the £25million technology upgade of the Saltash Tunnel. Click the link for more information about tunnel closures and diversions etc.
	Latest news from Plymouth City Council and Vision Zero South West (VZSW) about the provision of new Safety Cameras on two major roads in Plymouth. Click here for the full article.
	Update on the Saltash Tunnel refurbishment. Current proposed key dates and traffic management Please note, these are subject to change as the programme and approach is refined. Early 2025 to late 2025 The tunnel will be closed in both directions on weeknights with traffic using local diversion routes. (30mph with cameras in North Road) By closing the tunnel only at night, we can reduce the impact on the local community and drivers. During this period, for a time, one lane will be narrowed on the eastern approach to the Tamar Bridge. Summer 2025 for 5 months ‘The Switch-off’. The tunnel and bridge will no longer operate on a tidal flow basis. Fixed lanes will be in operation with clear directions for each lane, until work is complete. More details about the works including weeknight tunnel closures, lane closures, and speed restrictions, will be available on our dedicated webpage as the scheme progresses: nationalhighways.co.uk/saltashtunnel If you have any questions, call us on 0300 123 5000 or email info@nationalhighways.co.uk
	Two major routes into and out off Plymouth are to be subject to disruption over the coming months. The first is the A386 from Woolwell roundabout to The George. Work begins on 11th September and is likely to last for 12 months to remove the 'pinch-point' and improve journey times. Click the link for the full news article from Plymouth Live. The second is the A38, Saltash Tunnel. The tunnel is scheduled for major refurbishment starting in October and going on until next May. Peak-hour delays of 15-20 minutes are expected during the first phase and delays of upto 45 minutes during phase two. Click the link for the full article from the August 2024 issue of the Saltash & District Observer.
	Scam information – caution urged if you are selling a vehicle - click here.
	WhatsApp group chats are targeted by fraudsters, latest from Devon & Cornwall Alert. Click here.
	Cyber Security was the topic at our April 2024 Group Meeting. The excellent presentation was given by Mick Harrison from Devon & Cornwall Police. Click here for the 'top tips' on how to protect your very important data when accessing bank accounts, email accounts etc. Please see the link (enclosed) where you can complete a short survey. Also if you know of other groups that may benefit from Mick's presentation, feel free to share his details and help to spread the word.
	Where you are most and least likely to be caught speeding - click here to find out...
	Drink drive casualty figures “very concerning”. Click here for the full news report from Road Safety GB. July 2023.
	THINK! has relaunched its 'Travel Like You Know Them' campaign. Click here for the full news report from Road Safety GB, August 2023.
	New two-way speed cameras in Devon & Cornwall. A recent report on DevonLive gives the location of these cameras and the reason behind their provision. Click here for the full article.
	Vision Zero South West - Road Safety Partnership working to stop all fatal and serious collisions in Devon & Cornwall by 2040.
	IPSGA video from IAMRoadSmart. Click here.
	Blue Light Aware - see the video so that you know what to do when encountering Emergency Vehicles. Part of this video was filmed on the A388 between Carkeel and Hatt. There are also two training videos that are worth viewing, but please don't try this in your car! Blue Light Training Video 1, Blue Light Training Video 2.

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