A public exhibition will take place in Newquay next week to give residents and local businesses an opportunity to discuss the future of a section of the A3059 at St Columb Minor.

The exhibition will take place at Treviglas College on Bradley Road on Friday May 8 between 2pm and 6pm and Saturday May 9 between 9am and midday.

Options for the road have been developed following the construction of the Rialton Link Road which is being built to divert traffic away from the junction of the A3059 and A3058. As a result, highway designers have put together a series of proposals for the section of the A3059 and now want to hear from the local community.

The public exhibition will give people an opportunity to talk to representatives from the Council and project team and give their views on the various options.

Steve Gudge, project commissioning officer from Cornwall Council, said: “The former junction was heavily congested in the summer and the new link road means traffic no longer needs to use this section of the A3059 to get into Newquay or Quintrell Downs making it a much quieter route.

“We have put together four options for the future of this section of the A5059 and would like to hear views from members of the public. It’s a genuine opportunity to have your say and influence our proposals.”

If you are unable to attend the exhibition, you can view the proposals at Newquay’s One Stop Shop from Friday May 8, or give your views by emailing roadstransportandparking@cornwall.gov.uk or calling 0300 1234 222. The deadline for feedback is Friday May 22.