It's the end of the Easter half term, which means that Devon's roads are expect to be filled up with thousands of motorists. Traffic could be extra busy this afternoon (Friday, April 12) as holidaymakers head home.
There is congestion in Exeter, with delays expected to last for some time due to a vehicle obstruction. There is also slow moving traffic elsewhere, in Paignton on the A380.
Traffic cameras on the M5 in Exeter and Cullompton show that traffic is moving, but building slowly. An earlier crash on the M5 northbound closed a number of lanes in Evesham, but they have since reopened.
This is a live blog. Please scroll down for the latest traffic updates.
Key Events
A3072 reopens
The A3072 has just reopend. @BBCDevon @StagecoachSW pic.twitter.com/GWc0cCnCVP
— Devon Alert (@DevonAlert) April 12, 2024
A379 closed for road works
The A379 at Devon Hotel is closed for road works. There is no access to Marsh Barton and A38/M5 from the A379. Please find an alternative route. @stagecoachSW @BBCDevon pic.twitter.com/30CX9gJ9Y9
— Devon Alert (@DevonAlert) April 12, 2024
A38 remains blocked
A38 EXPRESSWAY - HEATHFIELD - EASTBOUND - DEVON
One lane closed due to broken down vehicle on A38 Expressway Eastbound near Drum Bridges. Traffic is coping well.
A38 - SALTASH - EASTBOUND - DEVON
Slow traffic on A38 Eastbound before Tamar Bridge heading into Devon. Travel time is ten minutes.
A3072 closed by fallen tree
#Devon due to a dangerous tree, the A3072 is closed at Newlands cross, North Tawton. It will be closed for the next few hours whilst our contractors remove the tree. @BBCDevon @StagecoachSW @WestDevon_BC pic.twitter.com/raW7gU0wiy
— Devon Alert (@DevonAlert) April 12, 2024
Latest from Inrix
A3072 - NORTH TAWTON - BOTH DIRECTIONS - DEVON
A3072 in both directions blocked due to fallen tree at Okehampton turn off. Traffic is coping well.
A38 EXPRESSWAY - SOUTH BRENT - EASTBOUND - DEVON
Earlier abandoned vehicle on A38 Expressway Eastbound near Wrangaton Cross.
A38 EXPRESSWAY - HEATHFIELD - EASTBOUND - DEVON
One lane closed due to broken down vehicle on A38 Expressway Eastbound near Drum Bridges. Traffic is coping well.
A38 - PLYMOUTH - WESTBOUND - DEVON
Traffic returned to normal on A38 Westbound before Tamar Bridge heading into Cornwall.
A38 - PLYMOUTH - WESTBOUND - DEVON
Traffic easing on A38 Westbound at Tamar Bridge.
ALPHINGTON ROAD - EXETER - DEVON
Traffic returned to normal on Alphington Road at the Seven Stars Traffic Lights.
Exeter road clears of delays
Inrix says: "Traffic returned to normal on Alphington Road at the Seven Stars Traffic Lights."
A38 lane closed by broken down vehicle
An Inrix update states: "One lane closed due to broken down vehicle on A38 Expressway Eastbound near Drum Bridges. Traffic is coping well."
A38 lane closed after vehicle abandoned
Inrix says: "One lane closed due to abandoned vehicle on A38 Expressway Eastbound near Wrangaton Cross. Traffic is coping well."
A3072 blocked by fallen tree
Inrix reports: "A3072 in both directions blocked due to fallen tree at Okehampton turn off. Traffic is coping well."
A38 delays at rush hour
A38 - SALTASH - EASTBOUND - DEVON
Slow traffic on A38 Eastbound before Tamar Bridge heading into Devon. Travel time is ten minutes.
A38 - PLYMOUTH - WESTBOUND - DEVON
Queueing traffic on A38 Westbound before Tamar Bridge heading into Cornwall. Travel time is 20 minutes.
A38 - PLYMOUTH - WESTBOUND - DEVON
Queueing traffic on A38 Westbound at Tamar Bridge. Congestion to Manadon Roundabout. Travel time is 15 minutes.
Crash reported in Plymouth
Inrix reports: "Southway Drive in both directions blocked due to accident near A386 Tavistock Road (George junction). Traffic is coping well."
Crash in Cornwall
A new update from Inrix says: "A30 in both directions partially blocked, delays due to accident, two vehicles involved near Newbridge turn off."
M5 cleared
The latest update from Inrix says: "Traffic easing, earlier broken down vehicle on M5 Northbound from J22 (Burnham-on-sea) to J21 A370 (Weston-super-mare)."
Inrix latest
M5 - SOMERSET - NORTHBOUND
Queueing traffic due to earlier broken down vehicle on M5 Northbound from J22 (Burnham-on-sea) to J21 A370 (Weston-super-mare). All lanes have been re-opened.
A361 - BARNSTAPLE - BOTH DIRECTIONS - DEVON
Queueing traffic due to earlier accident on A361 in both directions between Landkey turn off (Barnstaple) and West Buckland turn off (Filleigh). Congestion to routes through Swimbridge as traffic heads away. All lanes have been re-opened.
A38 - SALTASH - EASTBOUND - DEVON
Slow traffic on A38 Eastbound before Tamar Bridge heading into Devon. Travel time is ten minutes.
ALPHINGTON ROAD - EXETER - DEVON
Slow traffic on Alphington Road at the Seven Stars Traffic Lights. Travel time is ten minutes.
A361 closed after crash
A361 in both directions closed, queueing traffic due to accident, two vehicles involved between Landkey turn off (Barnstaple) and West Buckland turn off (Filleigh).
Two-vehicle crash
A361 - BARNSTAPLE - BOTH DIRECTIONS - DEVON
Reports of queueing traffic due to accident, two vehicles involved on A361 in both directions between Landkey turn off (Barnstaple) and West Buckland turn off (Filleigh).
Stagecoach service not running
Due to a breakdown, the 35a from Torquay Strand at 12.30 to The Willows will not operate.
Traffic in Braunton
A361 - BRAUNTON - DEVON
Queueing traffic on A361 in the centre of the village. Travel time is ten minutes.
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Slow traffic
ALPHINGTON ROAD - EXETER - DEVON
Usual slow traffic on Alphington Road at the Seven Stars Traffic Lights. Travel time is ten minutes.
