Drivers, business owners and residents are invited to find out more about a £6 million scheme to replace the bridge which carries Merafield Road over the A38 at Plymouth.

Two public exhibitions are being held at Plympton Library, Harewood on Monday, February 2 between 4pm to 8pm and Plymstock Library, Horn Cross Road Tuesday , February 3 between 4pm to 8pm.

Representatives from the Highways Agency and the design team will be available to discuss the proposals and answer any queries that people may have.

Service delivery manager, Mike Hillier, said, “We understand significant schemes such as this can raise concerns from road users and other stakeholders and that is why we are holding these public exhibitions to talk through our plans.

“Throughout the planning process the Highways Agency has fully focused on the need to keep disruption to a minimum and complete the work as soon as possible while creating a safe environment for motorists and construction workers.”

The existing bridge is suffering from alkali silica reaction, commonly known as concrete cancer. In time, the structure would eventually become unsafe, and therefore needs to be demolished and a replacement structure built.

Work to reinforce and stabilise the eastbound verge slope, safeguarding the A38 from potential landslips, and providing