Press release

Planned roadworks in Devon and Cornwall: Weekly summary for Monday 20 April 2015 – Sunday 26 April 2015

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct of April 17 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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A38 Dry Bridge, nr South Brent – New bridge scheme

24hr eastbound exit sliproad closure. Access for residents only. Diversion via Dart Bridge. (30 Oct 14 – 23 April 15) 24 hr narrow lanes and 40mph limit on main carriageway (10 Nov 14 – 23 April 15)

A38 Between Dart Bridge & Marley Head, east of Plymouth – Bridge Scheme

Westbound carriageway closure 2000 - 0600 hrs Mon - Fri for new bridge scheme. Diversion via A384 to Dartington & A385 to Marley Head.
Eastbound carriageway closure 2000 - 0600 hrs Mon - Fri for new bridge scheme. Diversion via A385 to Dartington & A384 to Dart Bridge. (13 April – 23 April)

A38 Dobwalls Bypass – Resurfacing

24hr contraflow and 40mph speed limit (13 Oct 14 to 21 May 15)

A38 Drumbridges, nr Bovey Tracey – Junction improvement

Various lane closures on sliproads and roundabout (27 Nov – 30 June)

A38 Kennford, nr Exeter – Junction improvement

24hr contraflow and 50mph speed limit (17 Nov 14 – 30 June 15) Eastbound lane closure from 8pm to 6am (24 March – 20 April)

A38 Carkeel Rdbt, Saltash – Junction improvement

30mph speed limit (28 Feb – 31 May)

A30 Alphington, Exeter - Survey

Eastbound lane closure 1900 - 0600 hrs Mon - Fri for surveys (14 April-21 April)

A30 - Liftondown, east of Launceston – Bridge work

24hr westbound lane closure & 50 mph speed limit for bridge works. (12 April – 20 April)

A30 Between Carminow Cross and Innis Downs, nr Bodmin – Drainage works

24hr eastbound lane closure and 50mph limit (26 Nov 14 – 6 May 15) 24hr westbound lane closure and 50mph speed limit. Traffic management removed in both directions for Easter break (25 Nov 14 – 6 May)

A30 Whiddon Down, east of Okehampton – Drainage work.

24hr westbound westbound lane closure. (20 April- 24 April)

A30 Tongue End, east of Oakhampton – drainage work

24hr lane closure. (20 April-24 April).

A38 South Brent, east of Plymouth –tree work

Eastbound lane closure 7pm-4am (20 April-22 April)

A38 between Chudleigh and Drumbridges, south of Exeter –resurfacing works

Westbound carriageway closure 1900 - 0600 hrs for resurfacing. Diversion via B3193, A380, A383 & A382 7pm-6am (23 April-24 April)

A38 Chudleigh, South of Exeter – resurfacing work

Westbound lane closure 7pm-6am (23 April-24 April)

A38 Marley Head, east of Plymouth – resurfacing work

Westbound lane closure 7pm-6am (23 April- 24April)

A38 Marley Head, east of Plymouth – resurfacing work

Westbound sliproad closure diversion via Lower Dean 7pm-6am (23 April-24 April)

A38 Carkeel roundabout west of Plymouth – improvement scheme

Eastbound lane closure 0900 - 1530 hrs for junction improvement scheme (20 April-24 April)

A38 Carkeel roundabout west of Plymouth – improvement scheme

Westbound lane closure 9.30am 3.30pm - (21 April-24 April)

A38 Landrake, west of Plymouth – drainage works

Traffic signals 8pm-4am 20 April-22 April

A38 Tamar Bridge, west of Plymouth – survey work

Eastbound lane closures 7.30pm - 4am 22 April-23April

A38 Between Carkeel Roundabout and Saltash Tunnel – improvement scheme

Eastbound carriageway closure. Friday 7pm-Sat 8am and sat 7pm- Sun 9am. Diversion via B3271.

A38 Between Carkeel Roundabout and Saltash Tunnel – improvement scheme

Westbound carriageway closure. Friday 7pm-Sat 8am and Sat 7pm- Sun 9am. Diversion via B3271.

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Published 17 April 2015