Posts for travel
Closure of A39 at Abbotsham
Devon Live has reported a closure of the A39 in both directions after a two-vehicle collision. It says: The A39 in Abbotsham, near Bideford, at the Big Sheep turn off, has closed in both directions following the accident which has take place near Clovelly Road. Roads traffic and monitoring […]
£60 million for North Devon Link Road
It is the case that the North Devon link Road needs improving, so it is good to see investment. There are too many slow sections, and the area is an accident hotspot. However, the SW is more than just the link road, so money needs pumping into infrastructure elsewhere, too. […]
Tier 3? No thanks
Devon Council has produced info for accommodation providers: They say: With half term coming up, many people from other parts of the country will want to take a break in North Devon. We are asking owners of B&B’s, holiday parks, guest houses, hotels, campsites, AirBnBs, holiday homes, etc.,to […]
M5 closure – long delays
The M5 in Devon is closed in both directions between J27 Tiverton Parkway (A361, A38) and Chelston (A38). This is following a serious incident. Devon & Cornwall Police are on scene and advise the road is going to be closed for a protracted period of time due to the severity […]
First phase of Dawlish sea wall completed
The Government reckons the completion of the first phase of a new seawall at Dawlish ensures an integral rail link for passengers and business across the South West is protected for “generations to come”. I’d beg to differ, suggesting that the Dawlish service is often out of action in winter […]
Dartmoor car park closed for resurfacing
The car park at Postbridge Visitor Centre will close for five days for essential resurfacing works. Work starts on Monday 21 September and is scheduled to finish on Friday 25 September. The visitor centre and public toilets will remain open. While works take place people should find alternative car parks […]
A361 North Devon Link Road closure
A lorry on fire on the A361 North Devon Link Road late yesterday afternoon affected a large quantity of hay bales on board, closing the road at Bolhma/Stoodley Cross (it is still closed this morning as the incident went on into the night). Fire crews from Tiverton tackled the blaze, […]
Survey work on the North Devon Link Road over the next 2 weeks
A series of trial holes and borehole investigations will be undertaken at a number of locations on the A39 and A361 over the next fortnight from today (Monday 17 August) to Friday 28 August. Temporary traffic lights will be needed at various sites from Portmore Roundabout to Borners Bridge […]
Motorhome fire on A30
Over 25 calls were received at Fire Control reporting a motor home on fire at A30 Stowford Cross – Sourton yesterday morning. Fire engines were sent from Okehampton and North Tawton, along with assistance of one from Launceston from Cornwall Fire and Rescue. A water bowser was also sent from […]
Serious injury on N Devon link road
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious collision on the A361 near Tiverton. Police, fire and ambulance were called at 3.05pm today, 11 June, after a car left the westbound carriageway in the Halberton area One person has sustained serious injuries. The air ambulance is also in […]