There are plans to reduce the speed limit on the A38 Plymouth Parkway after a review found the area’s crash rate was “double the national average”.

National Highways said it wanted to reduce the speed limit between the Marsh Mills interchange and Tamar Bridge from 70mph to 60mph.

Jack Mason, south west road safety manager, said data had identified 157 crashes on the road, resulting in 226 injuries, between 2020 and 2024.

“We will soon start the statutory process to introduce the proposed speed reduction, which will reduce the number and severity of collisions, and we expect the new limit to be in place and enforceable this winter,” he added.

It said a safety review found speed was a contributor to the crashes between 2020 and 2024.

“Using this collision data and local insight we’re now proposing a permanent speed limit change from 70mph to 60mph as a first step in safety enhancements on the Parkway,” it added.