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Wednesday 21 February
You may be aware that homes surrounding St Michael Avenue in Keyham have been evacuated following the discovery of an unexploded wartime device.
Following advice from the Army, the cordon around St Michael Avenue will be extended from 200 metres to just over 300 metres from 9am tomorrow (Thursday). This is to allow ordnance disposal experts to work on the unexploded device.
This cordon is likely to be in place for at least 36 hours.
Teams from the Council and partner agencies will be in the area to knock on the doors of affected properties from 8am.
Residents are being encouraged to make arrangements to stay with friends and family over the next couple of days. A rest centre at the Plymouth Life Centre will be open from 7am to accommodate people who do not have this option.
We are advising residents whose homes fall within the extended cordon to take enough clothes for 48 hours and any medical prescriptions or equipment with them when they evacuate.
Regular updates and more information for affected residents can be found on our website.
 The affected streets include:
Alexandra Road, Alexandra Terrace, Alfred Place, Alfred Road, Barton Avenue, Beatrice Avenue, Bedford Street, Berkshire Drive, Brunel Avenue, Brunel Terrace, Cambridge Road, Clyde Street, Cotehele Avenue, Epworth Terrace, Henderson Place, Kempe Close, Kent Road, Maristow Avenue, Moor View, North Down Crescent, North Down Gardens, Ocean Street, Parkside, Railway Cottages, Renown Street, Royal Navy Avenue, Sanctuary Close, St. Aubyn Avenue, St. Michael Avenue, Station Road, Sussex Road, Sussex Terrace, Townshend Avenue, Warleigh Avenue and York Terrace.
However, not all homes in these streets fall within in the 309 metre cordon. Teams will knocking on the doors of affected properties tomorrow (Thursday) morning.
Regular updates will be posted on our website and Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.
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