Mid Cornwall Metro: Bugle & Roche

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The improvements are designed to make Bugle and Roche safer and more accessible for people walking, wheeling, cycling and using public transport, and to connect Roche and Bugle village centres with their railway stations, schools, recreation facilities and local services.

Delivered by Cormac on behalf of Cornwall Council, the projects will introduce a series of new crossing points, footway improvements and public realm enhancements throughout the village, helping to create a safer and more accessible environment for residents, school children and visitors.


ACTIVE TRAVEL IMPROVEMENTS BEGIN IN ROCHE ON 7TH SEPTEMBER, UNTIL THE END OF MARCH 2027.

The first phase of work at Roche will take place outside Roche Community Primary School and is expected to take approximately two weeks. Works will include:

  • Construction of a new build-out and raised table crossing on the westbound carriageway
  • Creation of a safer crossing point in the location of the existing speed humps
  • Improvements to the pedestrian entrance into the park, including new gates
  • Installation of additional surface water drainage
  • New kerbing and tactile paving
  • New priority road signs and refreshed road markings

To keep traffic moving during construction, the work will be carried out under two-way temporary traffic lights, which will be manually controlled during peak periods wherever possible to minimise delays.

Following completion of the school works, construction will move to the B3274 Trezaise Road, where a new raised table crossing point will be installed between the skate park and the opposite footway, creating a safer crossing location for pedestrians. This phase will also include:

  • Improved surface water drainage.
  • New kerbing and tactile paving.
  • New road signs and road markings.

The works are expected to take approximately two weeks and will be managed using two-way temporary traffic lights.

A further raised table crossing point will then be installed on the B3274 near the junction with Higher Trerank Lane, together with associated drainage, kerbing, signage and road marking improvements. A small area of carriageway resurfacing will also be undertaken on the approach to the roundabout.

Work will then move to Fore Street, outside the churchyard. The existing build-out will be extended by approximately four metres towards the village centre, widening the footway and providing a safer, more convenient crossing point through the introduction of a new raised table crossing. This phase is expected to take around two weeks and will again be delivered under two-way temporary traffic lights.

Once the above elements have been completed, final carriageway surfacing and road marking works will be undertaken on the roundabout and its approaches. To minimise disruption, these works may need to be carried out overnight under a temporary road closure between 7pm and 6am. However, every effort will be made to programme these activities to minimise impacts on residents and road users and, where possible, avoid the need for a closure altogether. Advance signage and further information regarding traffic management arrangements will be provided closer to the time.

The next major phase of the project will commence from 9 November 2026 and continue until approximately March 2027. This phase will see the existing roundabout at Victoria Square transformed into a new raised T-junction designed to improve pedestrian accessibility and create a more welcoming village centre. Here, works begin on the Victoria Road arm of the current roundabout, and will consist of:

  • Removal of the existing central roundabout island
  • Realignment of footways on all approaches
  • Installation of new surface water drainage
  • Resurfacing of footways and carriageways
  • Construction of a raised junction
  • New street furniture
  • New planting and landscaping

During this period, a road closure will be required between the junction with Chapel Road and the corner adjacent to the pasty shop and Chinese takeaway. Vehicles needing to access or leave the village via Victoria Road will be diverted via the A391, while this section is under construction. Construction will then continue around the remaining arms of the junction in a clockwise sequence.

A further phase of work is scheduled to begin in late September 2026 until approximately February 2027, delivering a new virtual footway along Victoria Road. It will begin just after the existing bus stop, extending out to the towards the bridge over the railway, where it will join footway over the bridge.

  • A 1.2-metre-wide pedestrian corridor
  • Coloured high-friction surfacing
  • White line delineation separating pedestrians from traffic
  • Upgrades to the traffic signals

These works will be carried out under two-way temporary traffic lights. Upon completion, access along Victoria Road will be permanently restricted to residents and buses only, in both directions, helping to create a safer environment for pedestrians and encourage more sustainable local journeys.


ACTIVE TRAVEL IMPROVEMENTS BEGIN IN BUGLE ON 14TH SEPTEMBER, UNTIL MID DECEMBER 2026.

The first phase of work at Bugle begins with the footway by the school gates, travelling up to the New Street Junction. Here the footway will be extended out into the highway, making it wider and improving the pedestrian journey. Additionally, the parking layby by the Spar shop will be increased in depth, so that cars can park more easily and without encroaching on to the carriageway. These will be daytime works, carried out under two-way traffic lights (manually controlled during peak periods to minimise delays) and are expected to take three weeks.

The next phase is at the New Street junction, opposite the pub - where a pedestrian crossing point will be installed. The kerbs on the north and south side of the junction will be realigned and tactile paving installed, making it easier for pedestrians to cross. Whilst works are underway, the junction will be closed, so vehicles will need to use the B3374 Crescent Road to enter and leave New Street. Pedestrian access will be maintained and works here are expected to take five days, after which New Street will become one-way only; entry via the B3374 Crescent Road, then exit on to Fore Street B3278.

Moving then to the Molinnis Road junction, the junction will be realigned and tactile paving installed, so that pedestrians can cross more easily. The north side will then be extended out into St Austell Road B3278 to form a priority traffic system, widening the footway and calming traffic flow, 30 metres down towards Station Road. We will then move across to the opposite side of the carriageway and do the same. This phase of work is expected to take four weeks and will again be carried out using two-way traffic lights. Towards the end of this phase, a full closure of St Austell Road will be required from the Station Road junction to the Spar shop, to allow resurfacing and application of road markings. This will be done at nighttime over three consecutive nights. Access will be maintained for businesses and residents, and fully signed diversion routes will be in place. For those living within the closed area, we ask that you please work with the team, who will do their best to accommodate you. If you can, please leave a little extra time for your journeys, so that the team can complete their existing task if needed, and see you safely through the closed section. We’re very grateful to you for your support and cooperation, which will help us to carry out the works efficiently and minimise the overall length of programme. Thank you.

The final phase will be the resurfacing of the carriageway and applying road markings. This is expected to take place during the final week of the project, the second week of December 2026. The existing surface of the carriageway will be excavated and a new surface laid. Due to the nature of this work, it will be carried out at nighttime using a road closure and once again, the team will do all they can to work with those living within the closed area, or needing to make unavoidable journeys.

We appreciate that these works will cause some temporary inconvenience, but by following the signed diversion routes and avoiding unnecessary journeys during the closure period, you can help us to complete the resurfacing as quickly, safely and efficiently as possible, allowing us to reopen the road sooner and minimise disruption for everyone. Thank you. Advanced road signage will be in place closer to the time, to ensure you’re advised of the dates.


We appreciate that construction works can cause some short-term inconvenience to those living and working nearby and would like to thank everyone in advance for their patience and support.

Cormac will work closely with Cornwall Council, local stakeholders and the community throughout the project to minimise disruption wherever possible.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach us on 0300 1234 222 or by emailing midcornwallmetro@cormacltd.co.uk

The improvements are designed to make Bugle and Roche safer and more accessible for people walking, wheeling, cycling and using public transport, and to connect Roche and Bugle village centres with their railway stations, schools, recreation facilities and local services.

Delivered by Cormac on behalf of Cornwall Council, the projects will introduce a series of new crossing points, footway improvements and public realm enhancements throughout the village, helping to create a safer and more accessible environment for residents, school children and visitors.


ACTIVE TRAVEL IMPROVEMENTS BEGIN IN ROCHE ON 7TH SEPTEMBER, UNTIL THE END OF MARCH 2027.

The first phase of work at Roche will take place outside Roche Community Primary School and is expected to take approximately two weeks. Works will include:

  • Construction of a new build-out and raised table crossing on the westbound carriageway
  • Creation of a safer crossing point in the location of the existing speed humps
  • Improvements to the pedestrian entrance into the park, including new gates
  • Installation of additional surface water drainage
  • New kerbing and tactile paving
  • New priority road signs and refreshed road markings

To keep traffic moving during construction, the work will be carried out under two-way temporary traffic lights, which will be manually controlled during peak periods wherever possible to minimise delays.

Following completion of the school works, construction will move to the B3274 Trezaise Road, where a new raised table crossing point will be installed between the skate park and the opposite footway, creating a safer crossing location for pedestrians. This phase will also include:

  • Improved surface water drainage.
  • New kerbing and tactile paving.
  • New road signs and road markings.

The works are expected to take approximately two weeks and will be managed using two-way temporary traffic lights.

A further raised table crossing point will then be installed on the B3274 near the junction with Higher Trerank Lane, together with associated drainage, kerbing, signage and road marking improvements. A small area of carriageway resurfacing will also be undertaken on the approach to the roundabout.

Work will then move to Fore Street, outside the churchyard. The existing build-out will be extended by approximately four metres towards the village centre, widening the footway and providing a safer, more convenient crossing point through the introduction of a new raised table crossing. This phase is expected to take around two weeks and will again be delivered under two-way temporary traffic lights.

Once the above elements have been completed, final carriageway surfacing and road marking works will be undertaken on the roundabout and its approaches. To minimise disruption, these works may need to be carried out overnight under a temporary road closure between 7pm and 6am. However, every effort will be made to programme these activities to minimise impacts on residents and road users and, where possible, avoid the need for a closure altogether. Advance signage and further information regarding traffic management arrangements will be provided closer to the time.

The next major phase of the project will commence from 9 November 2026 and continue until approximately March 2027. This phase will see the existing roundabout at Victoria Square transformed into a new raised T-junction designed to improve pedestrian accessibility and create a more welcoming village centre. Here, works begin on the Victoria Road arm of the current roundabout, and will consist of:

  • Removal of the existing central roundabout island
  • Realignment of footways on all approaches
  • Installation of new surface water drainage
  • Resurfacing of footways and carriageways
  • Construction of a raised junction
  • New street furniture
  • New planting and landscaping

During this period, a road closure will be required between the junction with Chapel Road and the corner adjacent to the pasty shop and Chinese takeaway. Vehicles needing to access or leave the village via Victoria Road will be diverted via the A391, while this section is under construction. Construction will then continue around the remaining arms of the junction in a clockwise sequence.

A further phase of work is scheduled to begin in late September 2026 until approximately February 2027, delivering a new virtual footway along Victoria Road. It will begin just after the existing bus stop, extending out to the towards the bridge over the railway, where it will join footway over the bridge.

  • A 1.2-metre-wide pedestrian corridor
  • Coloured high-friction surfacing
  • White line delineation separating pedestrians from traffic
  • Upgrades to the traffic signals

These works will be carried out under two-way temporary traffic lights. Upon completion, access along Victoria Road will be permanently restricted to residents and buses only, in both directions, helping to create a safer environment for pedestrians and encourage more sustainable local journeys.


ACTIVE TRAVEL IMPROVEMENTS BEGIN IN BUGLE ON 14TH SEPTEMBER, UNTIL MID DECEMBER 2026.

The first phase of work at Bugle begins with the footway by the school gates, travelling up to the New Street Junction. Here the footway will be extended out into the highway, making it wider and improving the pedestrian journey. Additionally, the parking layby by the Spar shop will be increased in depth, so that cars can park more easily and without encroaching on to the carriageway. These will be daytime works, carried out under two-way traffic lights (manually controlled during peak periods to minimise delays) and are expected to take three weeks.

The next phase is at the New Street junction, opposite the pub - where a pedestrian crossing point will be installed. The kerbs on the north and south side of the junction will be realigned and tactile paving installed, making it easier for pedestrians to cross. Whilst works are underway, the junction will be closed, so vehicles will need to use the B3374 Crescent Road to enter and leave New Street. Pedestrian access will be maintained and works here are expected to take five days, after which New Street will become one-way only; entry via the B3374 Crescent Road, then exit on to Fore Street B3278.

Moving then to the Molinnis Road junction, the junction will be realigned and tactile paving installed, so that pedestrians can cross more easily. The north side will then be extended out into St Austell Road B3278 to form a priority traffic system, widening the footway and calming traffic flow, 30 metres down towards Station Road. We will then move across to the opposite side of the carriageway and do the same. This phase of work is expected to take four weeks and will again be carried out using two-way traffic lights. Towards the end of this phase, a full closure of St Austell Road will be required from the Station Road junction to the Spar shop, to allow resurfacing and application of road markings. This will be done at nighttime over three consecutive nights. Access will be maintained for businesses and residents, and fully signed diversion routes will be in place. For those living within the closed area, we ask that you please work with the team, who will do their best to accommodate you. If you can, please leave a little extra time for your journeys, so that the team can complete their existing task if needed, and see you safely through the closed section. We’re very grateful to you for your support and cooperation, which will help us to carry out the works efficiently and minimise the overall length of programme. Thank you.

The final phase will be the resurfacing of the carriageway and applying road markings. This is expected to take place during the final week of the project, the second week of December 2026. The existing surface of the carriageway will be excavated and a new surface laid. Due to the nature of this work, it will be carried out at nighttime using a road closure and once again, the team will do all they can to work with those living within the closed area, or needing to make unavoidable journeys.

We appreciate that these works will cause some temporary inconvenience, but by following the signed diversion routes and avoiding unnecessary journeys during the closure period, you can help us to complete the resurfacing as quickly, safely and efficiently as possible, allowing us to reopen the road sooner and minimise disruption for everyone. Thank you. Advanced road signage will be in place closer to the time, to ensure you’re advised of the dates.


We appreciate that construction works can cause some short-term inconvenience to those living and working nearby and would like to thank everyone in advance for their patience and support.

Cormac will work closely with Cornwall Council, local stakeholders and the community throughout the project to minimise disruption wherever possible.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach us on 0300 1234 222 or by emailing midcornwallmetro@cormacltd.co.uk

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    Consultation Feedback Form 2

    Please complete this Consultation Feedback Form to give your views on changes to the changes at Bugle and Roche by 05/08/2026.

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    The Data Controller for the information you provide in this survey is Cornwall Council, New County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro TR1 3AY. Data Protection Registration Number: Z1745294. Once the survey has closed, your data will be held within Cormac and Cornwall Council’s secure network and premises for up to 2 years. Where we ask you to supply personal data on this form, we will only make access to this data available to authorised members of staff who are required to process it for the purposes outlined in this privacy notice. Please note that other information you provide, such as responses to open questions, may be published in full.

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    Consultation Feedback Form

    Please complete this Consultation Feedback Form to give your views on changes to the changes at Bugle and Roche by 24th September 2025

    Privacy Notice 

    The Data Controller for the information you provide in this survey is Cornwall Council, New County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro TR1 3AY. Data Protection Registration Number: Z1745294. Once the survey has closed, your data will be held within Cormac and Cornwall Council’s secure network and premises for up to 2 years. Where we ask you to supply personal data on this form, we will only make access to this data available to authorised members of staff who are required to process it for the purposes outlined in this privacy notice. Please note that other information you provide, such as responses to open questions, may be published in full.

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    Bugle and Roche improvements feedback survey

    This survey closed at midnight on 16 March 2025.


    Privacy Notice 

    We will use the information you provide to inform the design of the proposed improvement schemes for Bugle and Roche.

    The Data Controller for the information you provide in this survey is Cornwall Council, New County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro TR1 3AY. Data Protection Registration Number: Z1745294. Once the survey has closed, your data will be held within Cormac and Cornwall Council’s secure network and premises for up to 2 years. Where we ask you to supply personal data on this form, we will only make access to this data available to authorised members of staff who are required to process it for the purposes outlined in this privacy notice. Please note that other information you provide, such as responses to open questions, may be published in full.


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