A new £9 million road, which is a vital link to major employment sites in the Exeter and East Devon Growth Point, is now complete and opened to traffic.

The Clyst Honiton Bypass opens up direct accesses into Skypark business park, the Intermodal Freight Terminal, the new community of Cranbrook and other developments nearby and will keep heavy traffic off smaller local roads around the village of Clyst Honiton.

The route is to the east of the village of Clyst Honiton, and connects the A30 from the Exeter airport junction, to the B3174 'London Road' (known locally as 'the old A30') near Hayes Farm.

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The bypass is essential infrastructure, enabling the planned growth east of Exeter over the next 20 years. The bypass includes an innovative 80 metre tunnel, which has been constructed to meet aviation safety standards as the road passes under the end of the runway of Exeter International Airport.

Councillor Andrew Leadbetter, Devon County Council Cabinet Member for Economy and Growth, said: "This bypass is another illustration of the investment being made in key infrastructure in the Exeter and East Devon Growth Point. The partnership approach which has made this project possible is laying the foundations for Devon’s economic growth. I am sure local residents and businesses will be pleased to see this bypass completed. It is vital for Skypark, as well as the other business and housing developments in the area, as it ensures convenient access to the A30, M5 and Exeter Airport."

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