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Frequently Asked Questions
About the project
Devon County Council is reviewing the future of traffic management and active travel provision on Dryden Road and the surrounding area. During the COVID-19 pandemic, national funding from the Department for Transport supported temporary measures to encourage walking and cycling.
One of these measures was the restriction of motor vehicle access on Dryden Road between Well Oak Park and Kipling Drive, helping to create a safer environment for people cycling along the E9 strategic cycle route.
The E9 cycle route connects key destinations across Exeter, including the city centre, County Hall, the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, Pynes Hill and Sowton, and supporting access to tens of thousands of jobs.
Following public consultation, the Exeter Highways and Traffic Orders Committee (HATOC) agreed in 2022 to make the closure permanent. This decision aimed to maintain lower traffic levels in the area and improve the safety and environment for people cycling.
Since the scheme has been implemented, concerns were raised about the impact of diverted traffic on nearby roads, leading to calls for further review. In October 2025 HATOC agreed to undertake a new consultation.
This project will explore options that balance local traffic concerns with the need to provide safer, attractive walking and cycling routes on Dryden Road, Bovemoors Lane and the wider area.
Project aims
The proposed improvements are designed to:
- Support safe, accessible and attractive walking and cycling routes along Dryden Road, Bovemoors Lane and the E9 corridor.
- Respond to local concerns by reviewing traffic impacts and exploring balanced solutions.
Please click here to find out information on the proposals and the Options.
Have your say
The consultation period is open until 11.59pm 10 April 2026.
We are seeking your views on the options and proposals to inform how these designs are progressed during the next steps. To provide your feedback, please click here to complete an online survey.
You may also like to attend our public drop-in event where you can find out more about the proposals and speak to members of the project team. There is no need to book for these events, just turn up:
Wednesday 11 March 2026, 5:00pm - 8pm
Wonford Community Centre, Burnthouse Lane EX2 6NF
