The public are being asked to have their say on plans to dual the Carland Cross to Chiverton Cross section of the A30.

In December 2014 the Government published its Road Investment Strategy. This included a commitment to dual the busy section of the main road through Cornwall

As the first step in assessing potential route options the Highways Agency and Cornwall Council would like to engage with the public to "capture the key issues that the Highways Agency will need to consider when developing a new set of proposals for this section of road".

During the events, members of the public will also have an opportunity to learn more about how the scheme will be taken forward.

Drop in sessions will take place on:

Monday, March 23 – Hawkins Arms, Zelah (between 10am and 8pm)

Tuesday, March 24– Trispen Methodist Chapel (between 10am and 8pm)

Wednesday, March 25 – Starbucks, Chiverton Cross (between 8am and 6pm)

Highways Agency south west director Andrew Page-Dove said: “Cornwall Council is a key partner and we are delighted to be working with them on these public engagement events and will continue to seek the council’s input as the process continues.

“We have already learnt a lot by working closely with Cornwall Council as they deliver the A30 Temple to Higher Carblake scheme and we wish to continue this collaboration as we deliver the next improvement scheme on the A30.”

“We are holding these events to introduce ourselves to the local community, explain what we are planning to do to deliver the commitment in the Roads Investment Strategy, and get initial feedback from the public.”

With the A30 providing the main link in to the county for businesses in Cornwall and hundreds of thousands of motorists each year, the Council wants to ensure that the final scheme is one that works for the majority of residents.

Bert Biscoe, Cornwall Council cabinet member for transport, said: “Things have moved on since the last scheme was drawn up with increased traffic flows, development and visitors. We want to ensure that the new plans provide Cornwall with an improved road network that is fit for purpose now and in the future.

"This scheme is very important to Cornwall and we will do all we can to support the Agency in developing and delivering improvements to this section of the A30.

"We are very keen that we take this opportunity to engage with the public and draw out the issues that will need to be considered by the Highways Agency when new proposals are being developed."

Those unable to attend can also have their say by accessing a copy of the questionnaire from the Cornwall Council website or visiting one of the Council’s One Stop Shops. Those living along or near the main route will also receive a letter and leaflet about the scheme in the post shortly.

The closing date for comments on this first phase of public engagement is Friday, May 8 2015.

For more information visit www.cornwall.gov.uk/highwayschemes.