Morgan Sindall Construction’s south-west business has begun the final phase of the Royal Parade Improvement Scheme in Plymouth.
The project is set to enhance reliability along one of the city’s busiest public transport corridors.
Appointed by Plymouth City Council and delivered via the Scape construction framework, the project aims to reduce delays at this interchange by increasing the number of bus stops, easing congestion, and preventing double-stacking of buses.
The final phase, on track for completion in spring 2026, includes a new sawtooth kerb line and paving around recently installed bus shelters.
Technical works completed by Morgan Sindall during previous phases of the project have addressed challenging ground conditions beneath Royal Parade, where historic slab deterioration has caused carriageway movement and cracking.
Full-depth reconstruction was completed during overnight closures in December 2025, with further works now underway, including planning, resurfacing and new road markings.
Throughout this final phase, night-time work has been carefully planned to minimise disruption and maintain normal daytime operations along the heavily used route.
Graham Kingdon, area director for Morgan Sindall in the south west, said: “This project will deliver long-term benefits for Plymouth’s public transport network and the thousands of people who rely on it every day, and it’s fantastic to be part of that.
“Addressing the challenging ground conditions beneath Royal Parade has required careful planning and execution, and our team has worked diligently to strengthen the underlying infrastructure while keeping the city moving.”
