Press release

Planned roadworks in Devon and Cornwall: Weekly summary for Monday 23 March 2015 – Sunday 29 March 2015

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 20 March 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 Manadon, Plymouth – junction improvement

24hr eastbound narrow lanes and 50mph speed limit. Eastbound entry sliproad closed from 8pm to 6am Monday – Friday. Diversion via A386 and B3413 to Marsh Mills (6 October 2014 to 1 April 2015).

A38 Dry Bridge, near South Brent – new bridge scheme

24hr eastbound exit sliproad closure. Access for residents only. Diversion via Dart Bridge. (30 October 2014 to 23 April 2015) 24hr narrow lanes and 40mph limit on main carriageway (10 November 2014 to 23 April 2015)

A30 Between Carminow Cross and Innis Downs, near Bodmin – drainage works

24hr eastbound lane closure and 50mph limit (25 November 2014 to 6 May 2015).

24hr westbound lane closure and 50mph speed limit. Traffic management removed in both directions for Easter break (25 November 2014 to 6 May 2015).

A38 Dobwalls Bypass – resurfacing

24hr contraflow and 40mph speed limit (13 October 2014 to 21 May 2015)

A38 Carkeel Roundabout, Saltash – junction improvement

30mph speed limit (28 February 2015 to 31 March 2015)

A38 Between Latchbrook and Carkeel roundabout - junction improvement

24hr eastbound lane closure (9 to 31 March 2015)

A38 Between Carkeel Rdbt and Saltash Tunnel – junction improvement

East and westbound carriageway closure from 7pm to 6am. Diversion via B3271 (23 to 25 March 2015)

A30 Tongue End, near Okehampton – drainage works

24 hr eastbound lane closure (15 February 2015 to 27 March 2015)

A30 Whiddon Down, near Okehampton – drainage works

24hr westbound lane closure Monday until midday Friday (23 March 2015 to 24 April 2015)

A38 Kennford, nr Exeter – junction improvement

24hr contraflow and 50mph speed limit. Various closures with locally signed diversions from 8pm to 6am. Traffic signals from midnight to 4am Tuesday to Friday for overhead signing works. (17 November to 30 June) Westbound lane closure from 8pm to 6am (8 January to 28 March)

A38 Drumbridges, nr Bovey Tracey – junction improvement

Various lane closures on sliproads and roundabout (27 November 2014 to 30 June 2015)

A30 Alphington, Exeter – junction improvements

Lane closure on westbound exit sliproad from 9.30am to 3.30pm (16 to 23 March)

A30 Okehampton Bypass – barrier works

Eastbound lane closure from 7pm to 4am (23 to 24 March)

A30 Between Alphington and Fingle Glen, near Exeter – barrier repairs

Westbound lane closure (24 to 25 March)

A30 Sourton, near Okehampton – resurfacing

Westbound lane closure from 7.30pm to 4am Monday to Friday (25 March to 1 April)

A30 Between Sourton Cross and Liftondown – resurfacing

Westbound carriageway closure from 7pm to 6am Monday to Friday. Diversion via Bridestowe, Lewdown, Sprytown and Lifton. Daytime westbound lane closure. (25 March to 1 April).

A30 Stowford, near Launceston – resurfacing

Eastbound lane closure from 7pm to 6am Monday to Friday (25 March to 1 April)

A30 Between Stowford Cross and Sourton Cross near Okehampton – resurfacing

Eastbound carriageway closure from 7pm to 6am Mon – Fri. Diversion via Sprytown, Lewdown and Bridestowe. (25 March to 1 April)

A30 Alphington, Exeter – barrier works

Eastbound lane closure from 7pm to 4am (26 to 27 March)

A30 Fingle Glen, near Exeter – barrier works

Eastbound lane closure from 7pm to 4am (27 to 28 March)

A38 Chudleigh Station, near Exeter – junction improvement

Eastbound lane closure from 8pm to 6am (23 to 28 March)

A38 Kennford, near Exeter – junction improvement

Eastbound lane closure from 8pm to 6am (23 to 28 March)

A38 Between Dart Bridge and Marley Head, nr South Brent – new bridge scheme

East and westbound carriageway closure from 8pm to 6am. Diversion via A384 to Dartington and A385 to Marley Head. (23 to 24 March)

A38 Chudleigh Station – resurfacing

Westbound exit sliproad closure from 7pm to 6am. Diversion via Drumbridges. (24 to 25 March)

A38 Lower Dean, nr Plymouth – resurfacing

Westbound exit sliproad closure from 7pm to 6am. Diversion via Marley Head. (25 to 27 March)

A30 Between Callywith and Carminnow near Bodmin – barrier works

24hr east and westbound lane closures and 50mph speed limit (15 March – 1 April)

A30 Innis Downs, nr Bodmin – bridge inspection

Eastbound lane closure from 8.30am to 3pm (23 March)

A30 Between Innis Downs and Indian Queens, near Newquay – bridge inspections

Westbound lane closure from 9am to 4pm (23 to 27 March)

A30 Innis Downs, nr Bodmin – bridge inspection

Westbound lane closure from 9.30am to 4pm (23 March)

A30 Between Callywith and Innis Downs, near Bodmin – drainage works

Westbound carriageway closure from 8pm to 6am. Diversion via A389. (23 to 24 March)

A30 Temple, near Bodmin – drainage works

24hr eastbound lane closure (23 to 24 March) 24hr westbound lane closure (24 to 27 March)

A30 Victoria, nr St Austell – bridge inspection

East and westbound lane closure from 8.30am to 3pm (24 March)

A30 Canon’s Town, nr Penzance – South West Water works

Traffic signals from 7pm to 6am (24 to 26 March)

A30 Between Innis Downs and Callywith, near Bodmin – drainage works

Eastbound carriageway closure from 8pm to 6am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday night. Diversion via A389 through Bodmin. (24 to 27 March)

A30 Roche, near St Austell – bridge inspection

East and westbound lane closure from 8.30am to 3pm (25 March)

A30 Royalton, near Bodmin – bridge inspection

East and westbound lane closure from 8.30am to 3pm (26 March)

A30 Toldish, near Bodmin – bridge inspection

East and westbound lane closure from 8.30am to 3pm (27 March)

A30 Between Callywith and Innis Downs, nr Bodmin – Drainage works

Westbound carriageway closure from 8pm to 6am. Diversion via A389. (27 to 28 March)

A38 Colesloggett, near Bodmin – bridge works

Traffic signals from 7.30pm to 5.30am (23 to 28 March)

A38 Menheniot, near Liskeard – surveys

Eastbound lane closure from 8pm to 4am (23 to 25 March)

A38 Catchfrench, near Liskeard – surveys

Westbound lane closure from 8pm to 4am (25 to 28 March)

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.

Media enquiries

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

Published 20 March 2015