New Gateway to Cornwall

Published on 03 Jul 07

Sitting bumper to bumper inching your way along the A30 towards your holiday in Cornwall could soon be a thing of the past thanks to the newly dualled A30 due to open in mid July.

Dubbed 'the gateway to Cornwall', the Cornish leg of the A30 has notoriously been a traffic black-spot and a cause of frustration for the millions of motorists that flock into the county each year. Prior to the £93 million improvement works, mile-long tailbacks on the A30 were a common occurrence, particularly during peak visiting periods.
But from July the image will be much different. Single lanes have been transformed into modern dual carriageways capable of handling Cornwall’s road traffic needs. Travelling from one end of the county to the other will no longer be a stressful endurance but a chance to experience Cornwall’s scenic beauty.

With the latest tourism figures indicating that over 80% of visitors arrive in Cornwall by car, the investment from the Highways Agency is clearly welcomed. Teresa Timms, VisitCornwall PR Manager, comments: “The dualling of the A30 is a positive step for Cornwall’s tourist industry as well as the county’s economy as a whole. By becoming more accessible the attractiveness of Cornwall as a place to visit will improve and help to dispel the myth that Cornwall is hard to reach, hopefully encouraging first-time visitors into the county.”

Cornwall can now boast a good road network alongside its other enviable transport links. Included in this is Newquay Cornwall Airport, one of the fastest growing regional airports in the UK, which links Cornwall to major cities across the country as well as internationally. Offering a more sustainable travel option, Cornwall’s extensive train network operates throughout the county providing an ideal way to explore without leaving your mark behind.

Teresa continues: “Cornwall has always been one of the top UK visitor destinations and now it is easier to reach than ever before.”