First look at new £49m roads project

The first detailed images of a £49m project for Plymouth have been revealed.A key feature of the Forder Valley project is a new road bridge across Bircham Valley that will connect William Prance Road in Derriford to the junction of Forder Valley Road and Novorossiysk Road.A larger, relocated signalised junction will be constructed at the Forder Valley Road and Novorossiysk Road intersection as well as new walking and cycling facilities. Improvements are also planned for the Forder Valley Roundabout to improve traffic flow and access for pedestrians and cyclists.Once complete, the link road will help alleviate traffic on the A386 Tavistock Road and Manadon Roundabout, providing an alternative route to the north of the city and Derriford which is home to key destinations such as Derriford Hospital, the University of St Mark and St John and the Plymouth Science Park.The scheme is expected to cost in the region of £49m. Earlier this year £22.56m investment was confirmed by the Department for Transport towards to project with a further £4.7m contribution from Highways England. The remaining funding will come from council and developer contributions.