Lostwithiel, No Man’s Land: A390 Road Safety Scheme

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Consultation has concluded

Findings.

The results of the Public Consultation for the proposed road safety improvements at the A390 – B3269 junction at No man’s Land returned with consultees being in favour of road safety improvements.

Several comments suggested more should be done, with two particular issues highlighted:

  • the speed of vehicles turning left into the junction from the A390 combined with the close position of the veterinary practice entrance.
  • the effect of the tree canopy to the west of the junction making it more difficult to see approaching vehicles.

 Whilst the collision data does not show these elements to be contributory factors in road traffic collisions here, as these issues have been raised by a number of local road users, further investigation work is being carried out to determine whether relevant improvements relating to these issues, is to be included within the proposed road safety scheme.

Once a decision has been reached, we will update consultees in due course on the outcome. 


We are proposing road safety improvements at the A390 and B3269 junction at No Man's Land

What are we consulting on?

The proposed changes at the junction consist of three improvements:

  • The removal of the traffic island with a sign is located in the middle of the road, on the uphill approach to the junction from Lostwithel. Taking it away should make the road safer for drivers, especially motorcyclists.
  • Another proposal is to make the right-turn lane on the A390 longer. By doing this and stretching it past the bend in the road, drivers will have more time to slow down and notice the junction ahead. This should help reduce collisions and make the road easier to understand and use, especially when combined with the removal of the traffic island.
  • The installation of a new electronic sign will be added on the uphill approach to the junction. This sign will light up and flash a warning when a vehicle is waiting to come out of the junction, this will help drivers on the A390 know that someone might be pulling out, so they can be more careful and be prepared to slow or stop.

Why are we doing this?

This junction had previously been identified as a location with a high rate of collisions. Because of that, a safety project was done in 2017 to address the issues that were contributing to these collisions. After those changes were made, the collision rate improved.

However, in the last few years, two very serious crashes happened there that sadly led to people losing their lives. Because of this, we decided to take another look at the road layout to see if more improvements could be made to help prevent future collisions and to reduce the chances of people being seriously injured.

Next steps

Once the Consultation finishes on the 4th August 2025,we will collect the feedback and traffic data to decide what to do next. 

🗣️ Have your say on this consultation?

Tell us what you think about our new proposals. 💬

It’s quick, easy, and we would love to hear your feedback. Click the survey below 👇

Findings.

The results of the Public Consultation for the proposed road safety improvements at the A390 – B3269 junction at No man’s Land returned with consultees being in favour of road safety improvements.

Several comments suggested more should be done, with two particular issues highlighted:

  • the speed of vehicles turning left into the junction from the A390 combined with the close position of the veterinary practice entrance.
  • the effect of the tree canopy to the west of the junction making it more difficult to see approaching vehicles.

 Whilst the collision data does not show these elements to be contributory factors in road traffic collisions here, as these issues have been raised by a number of local road users, further investigation work is being carried out to determine whether relevant improvements relating to these issues, is to be included within the proposed road safety scheme.

Once a decision has been reached, we will update consultees in due course on the outcome. 


We are proposing road safety improvements at the A390 and B3269 junction at No Man's Land

What are we consulting on?

The proposed changes at the junction consist of three improvements:

  • The removal of the traffic island with a sign is located in the middle of the road, on the uphill approach to the junction from Lostwithel. Taking it away should make the road safer for drivers, especially motorcyclists.
  • Another proposal is to make the right-turn lane on the A390 longer. By doing this and stretching it past the bend in the road, drivers will have more time to slow down and notice the junction ahead. This should help reduce collisions and make the road easier to understand and use, especially when combined with the removal of the traffic island.
  • The installation of a new electronic sign will be added on the uphill approach to the junction. This sign will light up and flash a warning when a vehicle is waiting to come out of the junction, this will help drivers on the A390 know that someone might be pulling out, so they can be more careful and be prepared to slow or stop.

Why are we doing this?

This junction had previously been identified as a location with a high rate of collisions. Because of that, a safety project was done in 2017 to address the issues that were contributing to these collisions. After those changes were made, the collision rate improved.

However, in the last few years, two very serious crashes happened there that sadly led to people losing their lives. Because of this, we decided to take another look at the road layout to see if more improvements could be made to help prevent future collisions and to reduce the chances of people being seriously injured.

Next steps

Once the Consultation finishes on the 4th August 2025,we will collect the feedback and traffic data to decide what to do next. 

🗣️ Have your say on this consultation?

Tell us what you think about our new proposals. 💬

It’s quick, easy, and we would love to hear your feedback. Click the survey below 👇

  • Consultation Feedback Form 026

    Please complete this Consultation Feedback Form to give your views on the new proposals at Lostwithiel, No Man’s Land by the 4th August 2025.

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