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15/08/2026

EASY ACCESS TO FORE STREET HAS RESUMED
Great news, the culvert repairs are now complete, making it super easy to drive up Fore Street and head straight into the town centre again.

FREE PARKING CONTINUES UNTIL 31 AUGUST
Both Quay and Fore Street car parks remain FREE daily from 2pm until 8am, giving you plenty of time to enjoy relaxed afternoons mooching about, late lunches, early dinners, cinema trips, or an evening wander.

On‑street parking throughout the town is still enforced by DCC, (parking wardens) so take advantage of the free car parks and enjoy a leisurely visit to Kingsbridge shops, cafés, and local businesses are ready to welcome you.

13/08/2026

06/08/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭
𝐖𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭, 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞, 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞.
One carriageway now has its top surface of fresh, shiny tarmac ready for vehicles. The other carriageway will have the pumping pipes removed, repairs completed, and prepared for its new surface. Traffic flow has been altered while this work takes place, so please drive with extra care around the site.
Concrete chambers are being removed from the taxi rank manhole, roundabout line markings are being reinstated, and a handful of final tasks are being wrapped up. It’s a busy few days ahead, but the end is now firmly in sight.
𝐖𝐞’𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦.

03/08/2026

Oh, the faint smell of tarmac (not coffee) in the morning - that’s when you know it’s going to be a good day.
But don’t get too excited just yet. What you’re seeing is only the base layer going down over the pipes and chippings - a sub‑layer before the final top coat of tarmac arrives.
Over the next few days, please take extra care around the works. The temporary pipes under the one‑way carriageway will be removed, and traffic will be directed over to the Boots side of the road while crews complete the next stage.
Thanks for your patience - every layer gets us closer to a smoother Kingsbridge, and you know as soon as we have that all important reopening date, we'll be sharing it far and wide.

01/08/2026

What are you doing this afternoon?
Why not make the most of the free parking in Fore St and Quay carparks from 2pm daily in Kingsbridge and enjoy a relaxed mooch around town. It’s the perfect chance to stock up on summer essentials, pick up fresh local produce, and browse all the new bits for the sunny days ahead.
Our brilliant independent shops are ready to welcome you in — whether you’re after something practical, something delicious, or something that simply makes you smile. Come and enjoy Kingsbridge at its best.

31/07/2026

Cream first surly

As the local government reorganisation sparks discussions about boundaries, Kingsbridge Mayor Councillor Julia Wingate ventured across the Tamar for a delicious cause. Collaborating with Saltash Mayor Councillor Brian Stoyel at Costa in Saltash, she helped unveil a new "50/50" cream tea, featuring jam and cream piped side by side to settle the long-standing debate over which should come first.

Will this finally bridge the gap between Team Devon and Team Cornwall, or is the debate still ongoing?

🍦 Team Cream First?
🍓 Team Jam First?
🤝 Or are you supporting the 50/50 compromise?

Read the full story here 👇

31/07/2026

Just a couple more days to see the roaming lighthouses in town.
Follow the trail for details.

Look out for St Luke's Hospice Plymouth travelling Guiding Lights – 10 medium-sized lighthouses visiting communities across the St Luke’s catchment area.

Kingsbridge has 3 locations: Harbour House Gallery, Kingsbridge Library & Velarde Gallery. 20th July –2nd August.

Harbour House Velarde Kingsbridge Library

https://stlukesguidinglights.com/events/roaming-lighthouse-exhibition/

30/07/2026

Tucked beneath the last of the sand and chippings are the final sections of pipework, and the lads are now securing the high voltage cables ready for cover up and tarmac surfacing. Pumps and generators are heading off site today, and the tree beds are ready. DCC will be liaising with Kingsbridge in Bloom to source locally grown replacement trees for planting in the autumn.
There are big changes at the taxi rank compound too. The welfare container has been relocated to Quay House car park, and the temporary pipes have been removed. Next, a crane will lift out the 3 tonne concrete ring and position the top cover, turning it into a standard manhole inspection chamber.
Despite the amount of hand digging required during this repair, the mechanical digger has been a vital part of the job, usually operated by the skilled hands of Lee. The team describe him as a brilliant all rounder who has spent his whole career in this field and enjoys shore fishing along our beautiful coastline in his spare time.
Marshal is the teams Site Agent Engineer, a young and talented engineer who originally trained as a chef before choosing to follow his family’s tradition of engineering. He’s another keen fisherman and loves spending time with his young family and dog. On site he’s often affectionately known as the BFG — the Big Friendly Giant from Roald Dahl’s stories.
Keep an eye out for more changes on site over the next few weeks, and please drive carefully through the area as it’s a busy time for everyone. Once we have an official reopening date, we’ll be sure to share it with you.

28/07/2026

Today’s Update A Big Milestone at Quay House Car Park
The eagle‑eyed among you may have noticed the workmen’s welfare hut has now been removed from Quay House Car Park. This marks a major step towards completion.

The last sections of pipework were fitted on Monday with no complications, and that smooth progress means overnight staffing is no longer needed to keep the pumps running safely.

Even better the pumps have now been turned off, and the stream is flowing through the brand‑new pipework on its way to the estuary exactly as designed.

However… don’t get too excited just yet. There’s still a hefty amount of work to complete before the road can reopen: Concrete pours, Tarmac resurfacing, Pavement reinstatement,Removal of temporary pipes under the one‑way system

Plus all the finishing touches that make everything safe and tidy. A big milestone reached but still a bit of a journey to go.

Keep following for more updates.

24/07/2026

Precision Pipes and Pavers – Weekly Update
Week by week the pipeline is taking shape. The final bend is now in place, and extra pumps are running to dry out the area ready for the concrete pour that will secure everything in position.
Pavers are being reinstated alongside the new planting spaces, where fresh trees will soon offer welcome shade for pedestrians. The straight pipe sections are being cut to length, a job that demands real precision, and Rusty absolutely nailed it this morning. The final join, roughly a metre wide, will be a tricky one, but the team are confident and more than capable.
Danny, spotted on the ladder, is a gardening and animal fan with three dogs at home. He’s a skilled blacksmith and loves hand‑digging. Before joining the crew, he worked for Western Power, repairing electrical faults and installing electricity poles – experience that’s been invaluable on this dig, keeping the team safe and the electric cables intact.
Charlie is best described as a true all‑rounder in the world of groundworks. He emerged from the pipework earlier after securing the extra pumps. His favourite drink is C***r, and the team say, “If Charlie’s happy, we’re happy.”
After a scorching week working in tight, confined spaces, the boys are all off for a spin on the Waltzers before heading home.
Thanks team, for another productive week in the sunshine.