Network Rail plans to spend 14 million pounds on measures to reduce the water level in the River Exe at Cowley and Stafford Bridges.
The work will take three years to complete and although Tim Jones, chairman of the Devon and Cornwall business council, welcomes the plans he also says something should have been done years ago.
Two men convicted of Exmouth murder
Three others guilty of manslaughter
Comedian turns up at Devon County hall meeting
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Inquest opens into skydiver's death in Devon
Parachute failed to deploy, says coroner
Barcelona fan turns up to wrong St James Park
He travelled to Exeter rather than Newcastle
Man in hospital following A30 crash
Van crashed into stationary HGV
Devon MP wants clarity over nature watchdog’s Wolborough choice
'Many residents are seeking reassurance'
