Cornwall Council has confirmed the implementation of a series of temporary traffic orders under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, which will impact numerous roads in and around St Ives, Hayle, Gulval, Ludgvan, Connor Downs, Angarrack, Relubbus, and St Erth during February 2026. These notices have been published on the Public Notice Portal and in The Cornishman newspaper to inform residents and motorists of the upcoming disruptions.
According to council officials, access to properties will be maintained throughout the works, with diversion routes signed on-site where feasible. The closures are necessary for essential infrastructure projects, including poling works, defect repairs, fibre connections, cabling, gas works, ducting, and ditching activities.
Key Dates and Locations for Road Closures
Quarry Hill, Gulval
Closure: February 2, 2026, from 9:30am to 3:30pm, weekdays only.
Extent: Entire length for poling works.
Contact: Sunbelt Rentals on 03700 500 792.
Fore Street, St Ives
Closure: February 3 to February 5, 2026, 24 hours a day, weekdays only.
Extent: Entire length for defect repair works; pedestrian access maintained.
Contact: GTM on 0845 504 0123.
Road between Badgers Cross and Chysauster Road, Gulval
Closure: February 3, 2026, 9:30am to 3:30pm, weekdays only.
Extent: Entire length for poling works.
Contact: Sunbelt Rentals on 03700 500 792.
Castle Road and The Square, Ludgvan
Closure: February 4 to February 6, 2026, 24 hours a day, weekends included.
Extent: Castle Road between The Square and Bowglas Close; The Square entire length for fibre connection works.
Contact: Traffic Ltd on 0800 222 9871.
Chapel Lane and Prospect Place, Hayle
Closure: February 16 to March 4, 2026, 24 hours a day, weekends included.
Extent: Entire lengths for cabling works.
Contact: National Grid on 0800 6783 105.
Road from Bowling Green Terrace to Windsor Hill, St Ives
Closure: February 16 to February 19, 2026, 24 hours a day, weekdays only.
Extent: Entire length for gas works; no alternative route stated.
Contact: Wales and West Utilities on 0800 9122 999.
Nanpusker Road, Hatchs Hill and Grist Lane, Angarrack
Closure: February 16 to February 19, 2026, 9:30am to 3:30pm, weekdays only.
Phasing: Nanpusker Road on February 16-17; Hatchs Hill and Grist Lane on February 18-19 for cabling works.
Contact: Sunbelt Rentals on 03700 500 792.
Fish Street and The Wharf, St Ives
Closure: February 17 to February 18, 2026, 24 hours a day, weekdays only.
Extent: Fish Street between The Wharf and the access to Sloop Car Park; defined section of The Wharf for ducting works.
Contact: Circet UK on 07788 828636.
Treeve Lane and Bar Lane, Connor Downs
Closure: February 16 to February 18, 2026, 8am to 4pm, weekdays only.
Extent: Entire lengths for ditching works.
Contact: Cormac Solutions Ltd on 0300 1234 222.
Gurlyn Hill, Relubbus
Closure: February 20, 2026, 9:30am to 3:30pm, weekdays only.
Extent: Entire length for cabling works.
Contact: Sunbelt Rentals on 03700 500 792.
Chapel Hill, St Erth
Closure: February 18, 2026, 9:30am to 3:30pm, weekdays only.
Extent: Entire length for poling works.
Contact: Sunbelt Rentals on 03700 500 792.
Essential Information for Drivers and Residents
Diversions: For most schemes, an alternative route will be clearly signed on-site to guide traffic around the closures. However, it is important to note that the St Ives link between Bowling Green Terrace and Windsor Hill has no stated alternative route, which may cause additional delays in that area.
Access: Cornwall Council has assured that pedestrian and vehicular access to properties will be maintained throughout the works. In some locations, such as Fore Street in St Ives, only pedestrian access is specified, meaning drivers may need to seek alternative routes or wait for safe escort past the works if necessary.
Working Hours: The closure schedules vary significantly across the different locations. Many of the closures will operate 24 hours a day, particularly for works that require continuous attention, while others are limited to specific timeframes such as 9:30am to 3:30pm or 8am to 4pm on weekdays only. This variation aims to minimise disruption during peak travel times where possible.
Purpose of Works: The temporary orders are essential for a range of infrastructure improvements, including poling works to support utilities, ducting for cables, fibre connections to enhance broadband services, gas mains activity for safety upgrades, and defect repairs to maintain road safety. These projects are part of ongoing efforts to modernise and maintain Cornwall's transport and utility networks.
How to Stay Updated
Full details of the traffic regulation orders, along with any potential changes or updates, are available on the Public Notice Portal. Residents and motorists can also refer to published mapping references on recognised works-mapping services for visual guidance on diversion routes and closure extents.
Those who have concerns or believe they may be adversely impacted by these closures are encouraged to contact the relevant contractor listed for each location or Cornwall Council's highways service using the contact numbers provided above. The council has emphasised the importance of proactive communication to address any issues promptly.
These notices were also published in The Cornishman, ensuring widespread local awareness. By staying informed through these channels, residents can better plan their journeys and mitigate the effects of the temporary disruptions.
