A TWO-week scheme to improve drainage on the A385 Ashburton Road at Dartington will start on Monday, August 17.

Temporary traffic lights will be in place between the junctions with Clay Lane and Nellies Wood View, while work is carried out from 7am to 7pm.

Gully repairs will also be undertaken as part of the scheme, which is expected to be completed by Friday August 28, and is being undertaken ahead of resurfacing.

Work will not be carried out at weekends when the road will be fully open.