Press release

Planned roadworks in Devon and Cornwall: Weekly summary for Monday 27 April 2015 – Sunday 3 May 2015

The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct of April 24 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

Until 8 May, there will be a 24-hour eastbound exit sliproad closure. Access for residents only. Diversion via Dart Bridge.

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).

Various eastbound lane closures from 8pm to 6am until 27 April.

A38 Carkeel Rounabout, Saltash – junction improvement

30mph speed limit (28 Feb – 31 May)

Eastbound lane closure 0900 - 1530 hrs for junction improvement scheme. 5-8 May

A30 Alphington, Exeter - survey

Eastbound lane closure 1900 - 0600 Tuesday to Friday for surveys (5 to 8 May)

Westbound lane closure 1900 – 0600 Monday to Friday (until 8 May).

A38 between Chudleigh and Drumbridges, south of Exeter – footbridge installation

Westbound carriageway closure from 1900 - 0600 for new footbridge installation. Diversion via B3193, A380, A383 & A382. (27 April – 2 May)

A38 Between Dumbridges and Chudleigh, south of Exeter – footbridge installation

Eastbound carriageway closure from 7pm-6am on 27 April to 2 May, for new footbridge installation. Diversion via A382 & A380 to Haldon Hill. Chudleigh traffic to leave diversion at Kingsteignton & follow B3195 & B3193.

Westbound lane closure 9.30am - 3.30pm (21 April - 1 May)

A38 Deep Lane to Voss Farm, east of Plymouth – resurfacing

Eastbound lane closure & convoy working 1900 - 0400 hrs for resurfacing on 27, 28 and 29 April. Lee Mill eastbound exit slip closed overnight on 28 April. Diversion via Westover junction, Ivybridge.

A38 Plymouth Folder Valley - drainage works

Westbound entry slip closure 2000 to 0600 hrs Mon - Fri for drainage works. Diversion via Manadon. (5 May- 22 May)

A30 - Between Innis Downs & Callywith, Bodmin

Eastbound carriageway closure 2000 - 0600 hrs for drainage works. Diversion via A389 through Bodmin. 6-9 May

Westbound carriageway closure 2000 - 0600 hrs for drainage works. Diversion via A389. 7-9 May.

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 1 May 2015