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M5, A38, A30 and A39: Latest Devon and Cornwall traffic and travel news for Easter Sunday 2022 - updates

It was a busy day in the South West yesterday, and the RAC has predicted more road chaos today

• Updated 15:49, 17 APR 2022

Hello, and welcome to our traffic and travel live blog. This is where you will find all of today's news affecting the roads and railways near you.

Disruption and traffic across Devon and Cornwall has been limited overnight with very few incidents to report. It was a different story in Devon yesterday when a barn fire near Umberleigh caused the A377 to be closed until 11am.

Fire crews from across Devon attended the incident after an out-of-control caravan blaze spread to a barn containing potentially hazardous materials. It was hoped the road would be reopened at 5am but that wasn't possible, and a video taken of the fire showed just how violent the flames were.

In Cornwall, the roads were reported to be heavily congested in some areas which is thought to have been caused by an influx of holidaymakers. It could be a pattern that is likely to continue during this bank holiday with the RAC predicting this weekend's traffic to be the busiest in eight years.

Slow traffic was reported in St. Ives, Tideford, Hayle, Carland Cross and Teignmouth.

For all the latest traffic news in Devon and Cornwall, scroll down for the latest updates

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Road cleared, overturned van removed on Tredrea Lane near Long Lane.

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Overnight closures planned on A361 and A380 in June

Posted on: 28 May 2024

Overnight maintenance work will be carried out on the A361 and A380 next month (June).

A number of overnight closures will be needed to undertake the work which includes re-tensioning of safety barriers, line marking, grass cutting, gully emptying and bridge inspections. All of the closures will be from 8pm to 6am.

The A361 will be closed overnight in both directions between Bolham roundabout and Gornhay from 8pm on the evening of Sunday 16 June until 6am the following morning (Monday 17 June).

On the evenings of Monday 17 June and Tuesday 18 June, the road will be closed eastbound only between Gornhay and Sampford Peverell from 8pm-6am. On the westbound carriageway, the outside lane will be closed in short sections at a time while work is carried out in the central reservation. These lengths of lane closure will move with the area being worked on.

Overnight on Wednesday 19 June and Thursday 20 June the road will be closed westbound between Gornhay and Sampford Peverell from 8pm-6am. Eastbound, the outside lane will be closed in short sections at a time while work is carried out in the central reservation. These lengths of lane closure will move with the area being worked on.

From 8pm on Friday 21 June until 6am the following morning (Saturday 22 June) lane closures will be in place from J27 M5 to Bolham roundabout.

The A380 will be closed overnight in both directions between Penn Inn roundabout and Eagle Farm from 8pm on the night of Monday 24 June until 6am the following morning (Tuesday 25 June).

This will be followed by three overnight closures from 8pm-6am on the evenings of Tuesday 25 June, Wednesday 26 June and Thursday 27 June, with the road closed in both directions between Eagle Farm and Splatford Split.

A361 – diversions during overnight closures

Sunday 16 June, 8pm-6am: Closed both directions from Bolham roundabout – Gornhay

Eastbound diversion: Head south on Bolham Road/A3126, at the roundabout take the first exit onto Lea Road, at the roundabout take the first exit onto Heathcoat Way/A396, go through one roundabout and a slight left/A361 on to the slip road to M5/Taunton/Exeter/Honiton.

Westbound diversion: Exit A361 on slip road and at the roundabout take the first exit onto Heathcoat Way/A396, at the roundabout take the third exit onto Lea Road, at the roundabout take the second exit onto Bolham Road/A3126.

Monday 17 June and Tuesday 18 June, 8pm-6am: Closed eastbound only between Gornhay and Sampford Peverell

Eastbound diversion: Exit A361 slip road and head south east towards Little Gornhay Lane, turn right towards Heathcoat Way/A396, at the roundabout continue straight on Heathcoat Way. A396, go through one roundabout, at the roundabout take the first exit onto Blundell’s Road, continue onto Post Hill, then High Street, Turnpike, and onto Lower Town, go through one roundabout, at the roundabout take the first exit onto the A361 slip road to Taunton/Exeter/M5/Cullompton/Tiverton/Barnstaple/Wellington/A38.

Wednesday 19 June and Thursday 20 June, 8pm-6am: Closed westbound between Gornhay and Sampford Peverell

Westbound diversion: Exit the A361 slip road, at the roundabout take the first exit, continue onto Lower Town, Turnpike, High Street, Post Hill, and onto Blundell’s Road, at the roundabout take the third exit onto Heathcoat Way/A396, go through one roundabout, at the roundabout take the first exit onto the A361 slip road to Bampton/Barnstaple/A396.

A380 – diversions during overnight closures

Monday 24 June, 8pm-6am: Closed both directions between Penn Inn roundabout and Eagle Farm

The northbound diversion route will be:

A380 Penn Inn roundabout to B3195 Station Road, B3195 Queen Street, B3195 The Avenue, A383 Kingsteignton Road, A383 Newton Road roundabout, B3195 Gestridge Road, B3195 Exeter Road to Eagle Farm junction.

And for Teignmouth:

A380 Penn Inn roundabout to B3195 Station Road, B3195 Queen Street, B3195 The Avenue, A383 Kingsteignton Road, A383 Newton Road roundabout, A383 Greenhill Way, A383 Vicarage Hill, A383 Teignmouth Road to A381 Teignmouth Road.

The southbound diversion route during the Penn Inn roundabout to Eagle Farm closure will be:

Eagle Farm junction to B3195 Exeter Road Kingsteignton, B3195 Gestridge Road, A383 Newton Road roundabout, A383 Kingsteignton Road, B3195 The Avenue, B3195 Queen Street, B3195 Station Road, A381 Torquay Road to A380 Penn Inn roundabout.

Eagle Farm junction to B3195 Exeter Road, B3195 Gestridge Road, A383 Newton Road roundabout, A383 Greenhill Way, A383 Vicarage Hill, A383 Teignmouth Road to A381 Teignmouth Road.

Three nights from Tuesday 25 June to Thursday 27 June, 8pm-6am. Closed in both directions between Eagle Farm and Splatford Split.

Northbound diversion route will be:

A380 Eagle Farm via B3195 Exeter Road Kingsteignton, B3193 Strap Lane, B3193 Kingsteignton Road heading towards Chudleigh Knighton, B3344 Plymouth Road, A38 to Exeter.

While the southbound diversion route will be:

A38 Splatford Split interchange via A38 on-slip at Chudleigh Bridge, B3344 Plymouth Road, B3193 Kingsteignton Road, B3193 Strap Lane, B3195 Exeter Road, A380 Eagle Farm.

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Live: A38 closed due to serious police incident

The A38 in Chudleigh has been closed in both directions overnight and is likely to remain closed throughout the morning.

• Updated 13:06, 26 MAY 2024

A major police incident has resulted in the closure of a Devon road overnight and it is likely to remain closed for much of this morning, Sunday, May 26. The A38 is closed in both directions between the B3193 (Chudleigh) and the A382 (Heathfield). We will keep updating this story as and when we get new information.

According to traffic news website Inrix, the incident occurred around 11.25pm yesterday, Saturday, May 25, and the road closures is by the B3344 Chudleigh / Kingsteignton turn-off to the A382 Drum Bridges, Heathfield. A diversion route remains in place.

National Highways says the road will be closed throughout the morning. DevonLive has contacted Devon and Cornwall Police for more details about this incident.

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The road has fully reopened

The road is now fully reopened, according to travel news alert service Inrix.

Eastbound carriageway reopens

The eastbound carriageway of the A38 has now reopened. The westbound carriageway remains closed.

The location of the incident

#Devon The A385 is closed at Totnes due to an RTC. Expect delays here and please use alternative routes where possible. SH @BBCDevon @StagecoachSW pic.twitter.com/O8xlhPxk8p — Devon Alert (@DevonAlert) May 26, 2024

Drivers are being advised to avoid the area

National Highways is advising drivers to avoid the area or delay journeys if possible. Signed diversions are in place in both directions between Chudleigh and Heathfield but it is not suitable for HGVs whose drivers should use alternative routes such as the A380.

Drivers planning to use the A38 are advised to check traffic conditions before setting out on journeys. Live traffic information is always available at www.trafficengland.com or from National Highways’ 24-7 customer contact centre at 0300 123 5000. Updates will also be posted on the @HighwaysSWest X (Twitter) feed.

Police confirm a pedestrian has died

It has been confirmed by police that a pedestrian has died and her next of kin have been informed.

In a statement on its Facebook page, Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police are in attendance at a fatal incident involving a pedestrian. The southbound carriageway of the A38 is currently closed at Chudleigh Knighton.

"A woman has been reported to have died. Her next of kin have been informed.

"The ambulance and fire services also attended the incident. The road has been closed in both directions and is likely to remain so for some time. Road users are advised to seek alternative routes.

"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances. The incident is ongoing."

Queuing traffic at the scene last night

Diversion routes

Non-hgv traffic:.

• Leave the A38 westbound at Chudleigh and join the B3193/B3344 southbound
• Continue southbound on the B3193 towards Sandygate and Kingsteignton
• Turn right at the roundabout with Strap Lane and join Strap Lane which becomes Exeter Road and head towards the A382
• At the junction with the A382, turn right and join the A382 northbound Exeter Road which becomes Bovey Tracey Road
• Continue northbound on the A382 to then re-join the A38 westbound at Drumbridges Roundabout near Heathfield

HGV traffic is advised to seek alternative routes such as the A380 from Splatford Split.

• Leave the A38 eastbound at the Drumbridges Roundabout near Heathfield
• Join the A382 southbound towards Newton Abbott
• At the junction with the B3193 Exeter Road, turn left and join Exeter Road northbound
• Continue on the B3193 Exeter Road northbound towards Sandgyate and then continue heading towards Chudleigh
• Re-join the A38 eastbound at Chudleigh

HGV traffic is advised to seek alternative routes such as the A382/A380 to re-join the A38 at Splatford Split.

Police are unable to release any further details at this time.

Police have confirmed they were called to reports of an incident on the A38 just before 11pm yesterday, May 25, and it is not yet known when the road will reopen.

A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: "We are unable to share any more details at this time."

A statement is expected to be released by police later today.

Road closure warning

The #A38 in #Devon is closed westbound between the #B3193 ( #Chudleigh ) and the #A382 ( #Heathfield ) due to a @dc_police incident. Due to the nature of the incident, the closure is expected to be in place throughout the night. More information here: https://t.co/nZWgNMNZHz pic.twitter.com/dINMu5Q7xD — National Highways: South-West (@HighwaysSWEST) May 25, 2024

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