MOTORISTS in Launceston are set for a long stretch of disruption as a collection of roadworks settle in for two months of traffic control.

Many drivers in the town will already be well accustomed to a new set of traffic lights which have been installed alongside a housing development on a stretch of the A388.

The lights have been put in place in order to facilitate works which are being undertaken to construct 195 new affordable homes for the town. The construction process has been ongoing since February 2025, however it is not until now that the development has impacted local drivers.

Two-way traffic control was first put in place at the start of March, leading to significant delays and traffic blockages along the A388 and onto Tavistock Road within the town. However, drivers could be set to face this disruption for an extended period of time, with the lights penned to remain in place until May.

Since their installation, motorists have been experience significant delays, with rush hour periods seeing build ups across roundabouts - slowing traffic in a number of directions.

Cornwall Council has signed off to allow the lights to remain in place until May 8, and as such residents are likely to see delays to their journey.

Even prior to traffic disruption from the development, the construction had its critics, with some locals concerned that more homes will place extra strain on some of the town’s public services. With no plans for the creation of new supermarkets, medical centres, dentists, or schools alongside the development, those moving in to the area will be forced to use the services already established within the town.

Now, with more congestion being seen along the stretch, some will be left wondering what the site could look like once homeowners move in.