Storm Austen: Cormac puts extra crews on standby across Cornwall

If you’re heading out early on Friday morning, there’s a chance the road you need will have something lying across it.

Storm Austen is on its way, and Cormac says its highways teams are ready for it.

What’s coming

Strong winds and heavy rain are expected overnight and into Friday morning (23 October).

In response, Cormac has increased its resources and has additional crews on standby. They’ll be ready to deal with problems such as fallen trees, flooding and debris on the highway.

What changes on Friday

Some routine work may be scaled back on Friday. That frees up teams to focus on keeping key routes open and supporting communities affected by the storm.

What to do if you spot a problem

You can report emergency highway issues to Cormac’s highways team by calling 0300 1234 222. The line runs 24 hours a day.

That covers things like:

• Flooding
• Fallen debris
• Standing water
• Unsafe roads

A30 and A38

The two trunk roads are handled separately. For issues affecting the A30 or A38, contact National Highways on 0300 123 5000.