Source: City of Plymouth
Work to improve public transport links to The Park, Plymouth’s new crematorium, is set to begin later this month.
As was always promised as part of the long-term plans for The Park, contractors will begin the installation of two new bus stops each side of Merafield Road and an associated pedestrian puffin crossing and pavement from Monday 28 July.
Once constructed, the scheme will enable the number 19 bus, operated by Stagecoach South West, to serve The Park by allowing members of the public to safely board and alight the bus, and cross Merafield Road.
The works are anticipated to be completed by the end of October.
Councillor John Stephens, Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Transport, said: “I’m really pleased to see work begin on this scheme.
“The new number 19 tendered bus service provides an important link between Plympton and Plymstock and when it is able to serve The Park and the on-site café I’m sure it will be even more popular.
“Thank you for your patience whilst this important scheme has been designed.”
In order for the new stops and crossing to be installed, temporary three-way traffic lights will be in place on Merafield Road between Drake Memorial Park to lower side of the entrance to Gables Dogs and Cats Home.
The first phase of the works will include the bus stop closest to The Park, which will be brought into use before the full scheme is delivered, to provide access to the crematorium and café as soon as possible.
Construction will only take place between 9.30am and 3:30pm in order to minimise disruption on this busy commuter route.
The final week will include overnight closures for resurfacing, with all work expected to be complete by Friday 31 October.
The improvements are funded in the main by the Department for Transport’s 2025-26 Bus Grant.
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