Overnight road closures will be needed on the A379 on the outskirts of Exeter for three evenings next month.
As part of the current work at Trood Lane junction there will be night time closures on the A379, between Ellacott Road and the Devon Hotel Roundabout, starting on the evening of Tuesday 9 July.
On the nights of Tuesday (9 July), Wednesday (10 July) and Thursday (11 July) the road will be closed from 7pm until 6am the following day.
Changes to traffic management arrangements will be made on the first night (Tuesday 9 July), with drainage improvements...
The upgrade of the Devon Hotel roundabout has been completed as part of the ongoing infrastructure improvements in south west Exeter.
Capacity has been increased on the western arm of the roundabout, with an additional lane entering the roundabout.
The central island has also been realigned, and traffic signals and a signal-controlled pedestrian crossing have been installed.
The improvements are part of the ongoing £55 million infrastructure enhancements, funded by the Government’s Housing Infrastructure Fund, to support the development of 2,500 new homes and...
Carrs Ferrari Exeter, part of the Vertu Motors group, has been acknowledged by Ferrari North Europe as the Best Green Dealer in the UK, a prestigious accolade affirming the retailer’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
The recognition reflects Carrs Ferrari's dedicated initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint. These initiatives include the implementation of an advanced energy and water monitoring system, designed to achieve a significant target of 10% annual reduction in energy and water usage. The smart system allows for real-time tracking...
Following a four-month renovation, Mercedes-Benz of Exeter’s showroom has received a state-of-the-art facelift. The new and improved refurbishment includes an expansion to the showroom, allowing for more room to showcase the new models. The investment into the showroom has mirrored the investment into Mercedes-Benz’s customers, to enhance the customer’s car-buying experience.
The new showroom layout includes various feature spaces to display specific Mercedes-Benz cars. There is a business area that allows customers to work should they need to, as well as a brand new refreshment...
A new era of electric mobility has arrived in Devon with the opening of the BYD South West retail dealership.
Build Your Dreams, or BYD, for short, have arrived in the UK, choosing Exeter as their location to represent the brand in the South West of England.
BYD are a brand you might not have heard of previously, but they are in fact the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, selling over 1.8 million units in 2022. A staggering figure that puts them ahead of household names like Tesla.
Having established themselves as market leaders on a global scale,...
Seven years after it should have welcomed passengers, Marsh Barton’s long-awaited new £16 million train station has been formally opened by the transport secretary.
Regular services will call at the station, which serves the city’s largest trading estate, from Tuesday. A new cycle and pedestrian bridge is part of the project.
Trains were initially due to call at Marsh Barton from December 2016, but setbacks, including spiralling costs and protracted discussions with the rail industry, led to considerable delays.
The new Marsh Barton Railway Station will open to the public on Tuesday 4 July 2023.
The £16 million project has been delivered by Devon County Council in collaboration with Network Rail and Great Western Railway (GWR) and built by construction and civil engineering specialist firm GRAHAM.
The scheme has also involved the development of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge, which opened in April, improving active travel links between Alphington, Marsh Barton, and the Riverside Valley Park.
Construction of the station itself was completed several weeks ago but as...
VEHICLE leasing experts Carparison have opened a ‘one stop shop’ to help South West businesses with their fleet needs.
The award-winning, Exeter based company has opened a business centre at their headquarters in Marsh Barton – the biggest automotive base in Europe – to offer customers expert, face to face advice on vehicle leasing, fleet management and sustainability needs.
Business Centre Manager, Steve Hill said: “We are a one-stop shop for every make and model – car or van. Our new business hub means that in addition to our online business, we now offer face to face...
Darts fans in and around Exeter will have the chance to test their skills against one of the sport’s rising stars and a former World Champion when a new builders merchant opens in the city next week.
Devon-based Ryan Searle, the current world number 16 and last year’s Players Championship Finals runner-up, and 2008 BDO World Champion and current Sky Sports pundit Mark Webster will be at the new Exeter branch of Selco Builders Warehouse on Filmer Way in Marsh Barton on Tuesday, April 26 between 10am and noon.
Members of the public are invited to come along to the branch...
McDonald’s Marsh Barton officially reopened on 3 February following an extensive refurbishment.
The new restaurant boasts all the latest innovations from McDonald’s, including a side-by-side drive thru and improved kitchen facilities.
The ribbon cutting ceremony was attended by the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Trish Oliver and the local franchisee and owner, David Shawyer.
David generously donated £1 for every transaction made on opening day to the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Trish Oliver’s charity ‘Inclusive Exeter’.
