Press release

Planned roadworks in Devon and Cornwall: Weekly summary for Monday 17 August to Sunday 23 August 2015

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 14 August 2015 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.

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A30 - Tongue End, east of Okehampton

Eastbound lane closure for 7pm until 6am for white lining. 17-20 August.

A30 - Between Tongue End and Whiddon Down, east of Okehampton

Westbound carriageway closure 7pm until 6am for road markings. Diversion via South Zeal and Sticklepath. 17-20 August.

A30 - Okehampton Bypass

Westbound lane closure 7pm until 6am for white lining. 20-21 August.

A38 Drumbridges, Heathfield, south of Exeter: junction improvement scheme

There are various lane closures on sliproads and the roundabout until 4 September.

A38 Kennford, south of Exeter: junction improvement scheme

Work in the coming weeks includes westbound lane closures between 7pm and 6am and eastbound lane closures from 8pm to 6am until 21 August.

A30 between Temple and Higher Carblake, east of Bodmin: junction improvement scheme

There are 24-hour lane closures eastbound and westbound, with a temporary 40mph limit and temporary traffic lights between 8pm and 6am up until 31 March 2017.

Tideford, west of Plymouth

Traffic signals 7.30pm-5am for bridge works 17 August- 12 September.

General enquiries

Members of the public should contact the Highways England customer contact centre on 0300 123 5000.

Media enquiries

Journalists should contact the Highways England press office on 0844 693 1448 and use the menu to speak to the most appropriate press officer.

Published 17 August 2015