Planned roadworks in Devon and Cornwall: Weekly summary for Monday 12 January – Sunday 18 January 2015
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 9 January but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement work is carried out with the aim of causing as little disruption as possible.
A38 Dry Bridge, nr South Brent – New bridge scheme
24hr eastbound exit sliproad closure. Access for residents only. Diversion via Dart Bridge. (30 Oct – 23 April) 24hr narrow lanes and 40mph limit on main carriageway (10 November – 23 April 2015).
A38 Kennford, nr Exeter – Junction improvement
24hr contraflow and 50mph limit. Splatford bridge closed with access for residents only. Diversion via southbound A38, A380 and minor road past Exeter Racecourse to rejoin A38 northbound. (17 Nov – 16 May 2015). East and westbound lane closure from 8pm to 6am (8 January – 7 February).
A38 Dobwalls – Resurfacing
24hr contraflow and 40mph limit for resurfacing (13 October – 21 May 2015).
A30 Between Carminnow Cross and Innis Down, nr Bodmin – Drainage works
24hr east and westbound lane closure and 50mph speed limit (25 November – 20 March).
A38 Manadon, Plymouth – Junction improvement
24hr eastbound narrow lanes and 50mph speed limit. (6 October – 6 February).
24hr westbound narrow lanes and 50mph speed limit. 24hr westbound entry sliproad closure - diversion via St Budeaux (6 January – 31 March).
A38 Drumbridges Jct, Heathfield, nr Bovey Tracey – Junction improvement
Various lane closures on slip roads and roundabout (27 November to 30 April).
A30 Between Fingle Glen and Alphington, Exeter – Resurfacing
Eastbound lane and carriageway closures from 7pm to 6am Mon to Fri (6-17 January).
A30 Woodleigh, nr Exeter – Barrier repairs
Eastbound lane closure from 10.30am to 3pm (12 January).
A30 Alphington, Exeter – Vegetation clearance
Westbound lane closure from 8pm to 6am (12-14 January).
A30 Between Stowford and Sourton Cross, nr Okehampton – Resurfacing
Eastbound carriageway closure from 7pm to 6am. Diversion via Sprytown, Lewdown and Bridestowe (14-17 January)
A38 Heathfield, nr Bovey Tracey – Verge works
Westbound lane closure from 7pm to 6am (12-13 January).
A30 Temple, nr Bodmin – Drainage works
24hr eastbound lane closure (12-14 January).
A30 Launceston Bypass – Surveys
Westbound lane closure from 9am to 4pm Mon to Fri (12-27 January).
A30 Mitchell, nr Newquay – Surveys
Eastbound lane closure from 7.30pm to 4am (12-13 January).
Westbound lane closure from 7.30pm to 4am (14-15 January).
A30 Summercourt, nr Newquay - Surveys
Eastbound lane closure from 7.30pm to 4am (13-14 January.)
A30 Temple, nr Bodmin – Drainage works
24hr westbound lane closure (13-16 January).
A30 Indian Queens, nr St Austell – Surveys
Westbound lane closure from 7.30pm to 4am (15-16 January).
Eastbound lane closure from 7.30pm to 4am (16-17 January).
The Highways Agency is working with the industry and road users to reduce the risks of working on the roads. For the safety of road workers and all road users, when you are approaching roadworks:
- keep within the speed limit – it is there for your safety.
- get into the correct lane in good time – don’t keep switching.
- concentrate on the road ahead, not the roadworks.
- be alert for works’ traffic leaving or entering roadworks.
- keep a safe distance – there could be queues in front.
- observe all signs – they are there to help you
General enquiries
Members of the public should contact the Highways Agency Information Line on 0300 123 5000.
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