A bid for government cash to connect Dinan Way to the A376 to move traffic away from residential roads has been successful.

After failing to secure the funds in 2021, Exmouth will now receive £15.7m from the government's Levelling Up Fund.

The Exmouth bid will also see changes to the area around the railway station, such as filling in the subway, improving crossing points, and having better signage to the town and seafront.

The scheme has had planning permission since 2017.

Dinan Way will be connected with the A376 (Google Maps)

Simon Jupp MP (Conservative, East Devon) said: "This new multi-million-pound investment will improve journeys in Exmouth, improve air quality, and help spruce up the area around the train station.

"I would like to thank the councils who worked together to develop the plans and the Conservative government who backed our bid."

The Exmouth bid will also see changes to the area around the railway station (Simon Jupp MP)

Councillor Andrea Davis (Conservative, Combe Martin Rural) added: "It will not only enable Devon County Council to complete the Dinan Way link road which will reduce traffic going through the centre, but also fund improved walking and cycling routes, and bus services to Exeter.

"A big thank-you goes to Simon Jupp, the Member of Parliament for East Devon, who has worked tirelessly to support this project.

"I want also to thank the team at Devon County Council who put such a compelling bid together."