Abbotsham Road Closure

I note from signs that Abbotsham Road (from Bideford College) up to the Old Town junction will be closed for 14 weeks (yes, fourteen weeks!) for 'essential gas work' access for residents only.

Ok - so how does anyone attend the Hospital or the adjacent Doctors surgery when they have a mobility problem and/or are tottering on their elderly legs?

Nothing on any sign stating that there will be access to the Hospital - anyone know how we get there?