Phased highway improvement works will be taking place in Newlyn and run from April – June 2026
Cornwall Council Highways has announced that from Monday 20 April Cormac will be starting a series of highway improvements to enhance safety and accessibility for walking and cycling. The project will be delivered in separate phases, with work planned to be completed by Monday 22 June.
What work is taking place and when?
The works will include installing:
- new footpaths and crossing points
- creating a pedestrianised area on the old bridge on Jack Lane with planters and benches (removable bollards will also be installed on the bridge to allow emergency vehicles access when needed)
Plans of works:
Phased works will take place over the following dates:
- Phase 1 (20 April – 13 May): Four-Way traffic lights at The Coombe Crossroads to install a new footpath
- Phase 2 (14 – 21 May): Two-way traffic lights on New Road to install a new pedestrian crossing point
- Phase 3 (1-12 June): Two-way traffic lights near the war memorial and on Creeping Lane to create the pedestrian area on the bridge
- Phase 4 (15 – 22 June): Two-way traffic lights on The Strand near the China Garden Takeaway and The Star Inn to install an extension to the footpath
Please note: the schedule may be subject to change once works begin.
Times of works:
Cornwall Council has advised that the works for each phase will be carried out between 7:30am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
The temporary traffic control measures will be lifted during the May Bank Holidays and the May Half-Term.
Getting in touch
These works are being carried out by Cormac on behalf of Cornwall Council, not Penzance Council. All enquiries regarding the works should be sent to: [email protected]
