Although motorists are bound to need time to get used to the experimental roundabout system introduced at the west end of Bideford bridge, Devon County Council officials are pleased with their experiment so far.

 

Divisional surveyor Mr Richard Shuttleworth told the Gazette that there had been a definite speed-up in traffic and the flow was smoother than before.
Fears that there would not be enough room for articulated lorries and buses to manoeuvre have proved unfounded. There is 'just enough' room, he said.

Gazette article dated 5 April 1974