Press release

Planned roadworks in Devon and Cornwall: Weekly summary for Monday 31 August – Sunday 6 September 2015

Planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week.

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The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 21 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.

A30 - M5 junction 31, Exeter

Lane closure on exit slip road to A30 8pm - 6am for vegetation clearance, 2 - 3 September.

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.

A38 Heathfield, south of Exeter

Westbound and eastbound lane closure 7pm - 6am for central reserve crossing closure, 1 - 4 September.

A38 - M5 junction 31, Exeter

Westbound lane closure 8.30pm - 4.30am Tuesday 2 and Thursday 4 for surveys.

Eastbound lane closure 8pm-6am for surveys, 2 - 4 September.

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

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

Westbound exit slip close 7pm - 6am for junction improvements. Diversion via Linhay junction, Ashburton. Drumbridges roundabout closed from just past the A38 eastbound entry slip road to the exit for the A382 to Newton Abbot, 3-4 september.

Eastbound entry slip closed 7pm - 6am for junction improvements. No access to the roundabout from A382 west of Drumbridges. Locally signed diversions, 4-5 September.

A38 Tideford, west of Plymouth

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

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Published 28 August 2015