Residents are being invited to have their say on plans to close two railway crossings in Newquay to vehicles.
Cornwall Council and Network Rail are proposing to restrict crossings at Trencreek and Chapel when a new road – the Newquay Strategic Route (NSR) - opens next spring.
The new road, which will ease congestion and provide better transport links for communities living to the east of Newquay, features a bridge at Nansledan to provide a safe route for vehicles across the Newquay to Par branch line.
While both routes will close to vehicles when the NSR opens, walkers, cyclists and horse riders will continue to be able to cross the railway line after the new restrictions are in place.Signalised crossings will show users when it is safe to cross and to alert them when trains are approaching.
Connor Donnithorne, Cornwall Council cabinet portfolio holder for transport, said:
“The Newquay Strategic Route means we can provide a safer route across the railway line for motorists ahead of completion on the Mid Cornwall Metro which will see an increase in the number of trains travelling along the branch line.
“However, we want to understand any potential issues residents may have as a result of these proposals and how we can best address them.”
Alexander Maltby, from Network Rail, said:
"Safety is a priority for Network Rail and more trains means more care is needed around the railway.
“We have built a bridge over the railway to provide clear, safe access for the Newquay Strategic Route.”
The consultation runs until Friday 4 October.
The Council is also carrying out informal consultation following an application from Network Rail to divert a public footpath across the railway line to the west of Trencreek. Under the proposals, a section of public footpath across the railway would be closed and rerouted to run parallel with the railway line to connect with the railway crossing just over 100 metres west at Trencreek.