Press release

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

Summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week

This news article was withdrawn on

These bulletins are now sent directly to journalists. Contact the Highways England Press Office directly to be added to the circulation list.

Otherwise you can check on the live roadworks search tool.

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 17 July, 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 Kennford, south of Exeter – junction improvement

There is a 24 hour contraflow and 50mph speed limit until 31 July. Work in the coming weeks includes westbound lane closures from 7pm to 3pm Monday to Friday, and 24-hours on Saturday and Sunday. The eastbound carriageway will be closed, with a contraflow, from 8pm to 6am each night. The diversion goes past Exeter Racecourse and onto A380.

A38 Drumbridges, Heathfield, south of Exeter – junction improvement

There are various lane closures on sliproads and the roundabout until 31 July, with Westbound and eastbound carriageway closures from 7pm-6am. Diversion via exit & entry slip roads.

Eastbound and westbound carriageway closure 7pm-6am for a junction improvement scheme. Diversion via exit and entry slip roads.18-24 July.

A38 Carkeel Roundabout, Saltash – junction improvement

There is a temporary 30mph speed limit in place until 31 July. The westbound carriageway between Carkeel roundabout and Latchbrook will be closed from 7pm to 6am Monday to Friday, with a diversion via the B3271 Callington Road, Burraton Road and Liskeard Road. There will also be a westbound lane closure between Saltash Tunnel and Carkeel roundabout from 7pm to 6am during weekdays, with eastbound lane closures during the same period in the opposite direction.

A38 Carkeel roundabout to Saltash Tunnel, west of Plymouth

Eastbound lane closure 7pm-6am Monday to Friday for junction improvement scheme. Overnight 4-way traffic signals at Carkeel roundabout. 20 - 24 July.

A38 Chudleigh, south of Exeter

Eastbound lane closure 7pm to 6am for horticultural works. 20-21 July.

A38 Latchbrook, west of Plymouth

Westbound lane closure 7pm to 4.30am for road markings 20-22 July.

A38 Buckfastleigh, east of Plymouth

Eastbound lane closure 7pm to 6am for surveys. 21-24 July.

A38 Two Watersfoot west of Plymouth

Traffic signals for sidings works. 23-24 July.

A30 between Temple and Higher Carblake, east of Bodmin – Junction improvement

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.

A30 between Innis Downs and Carminow, Bodmin

Eastbound lane closure 7.30pm to 4.30am for road markings. 17-18 July.

A30 Summercourt, west of Bodmin

Eastbound lane closure 7.30pm to 4.30am for road markings.16-17 July.

A30 Tongue End, east of Okehampton

Eastbound lane closure 5.30am-4pm for carriageway surveys. 22 July.

A30 Summercourt, west of Bodmin

Eastbound lane closure for road marking, 7.30pm to 4.30am. 22-23 July.

A30 Bolventor, east of Bodmin

Traffic signals for sidings works. 23-24 July.

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 20 July 2015