Bus users in Truro may soon find themselves standing in the rain when waiting for a bus and unable to find shelter for a few weeks.

But the wait should be well worth it. Bus stops along the A390 corridor into Truro city centre are to be upgraded as part of a Cornwall county council programme of works to improve public transport provision in Truro.

The enhancements to the bus stops include the provision of new shelters with seating, lighting and low floor access improvements.

Stops on the route that will form part of the new park and ride service now under construction at Threemilestone, will also benefit with full passenger information and new distinctive signs to identify them as well as with information for passengers about the park and ride services available.

In order for the improvement works to happen, the existing shelters must be removed ahead of the installation of the new shelters.

This may mean passengers using these stops could experience some disruption and some stops may be without a shelter for several weeks whilst the preparatory work is carried out.

Cornwall county council's executive member for strategic planning and transport Matt McTaggart said: "The works will be carried out by CORMAC, our highway maintenance and construction arm, who will keep disruption to a minimum wherever possible. I hope that, once the works are finished, passengers will be able to take advantage of the benefits from the upgraded stops and that journeys will become easier and more enjoyable."

The improvements to the facilities is part of the overall plan to ease traffic congestion into and out of Truro. Bus lanes to the east of the city are already up and running and it is hoped as soon as the park and ride is open, many people will use it including those who work in the city.

The county council also promote a car share scheme for those without transport or those who wish to share their car with others making their way to Truro.