A30 Evening Closures – Highgate to Mitchell & Woodleigh to Whiddon Down

Motorists are advised to prepare for significant disruptions along the A30 this coming week as National Highways embarks on a series of essential maintenance works during overnight hours.

The scheduled closures, meant for road marking and surveying activities, will necessitate well-signed diversion routes. Drivers are recommended to allow extra travel time and plan their trips in advance to avoid inconvenience.

Detailed Schedule of Roadworks and Diversions

Highgate to Mitchell: Roadmarking and Stud Renewal

• Date: Monday, 29th April
• Details: The A30 westbound will be completely closed overnight from Highgate to Mitchell to facilitate roadmarking and road stud renewal works.
• Diversion: A clearly marked diversion route will be available. The specific details of this route have been made available above, guiding commuters on how to navigate around the closures.

Woodleigh to Whiddon Down: Survey Work

• Dates: Tuesday, 23rd April and Wednesday, 24th April
• Details: Survey work will be carried out on the A30 westbound between Woodleigh and Whiddon Down, necessitating closures on two consecutive nights.
• Diversion: Motorists will be directed via an alternative route, which will be clearly signed to assist in travel around the closed segment of the A30.

Navigating the Closures

For those needing to travel through these areas during the affected times, detailed diversion routes will be displayed along the road, aiming to minimize confusion and ease the congestion typically associated with detours. National Highways suggests that all travellers check their travel plans before they depart, keeping updated through local traffic news and the National Highways website.

Key Advice for Drivers

• Plan Ahead: Check your travel route in advance to see if it coincides with the affected sections of the A30.
• Allow Extra Time: With detours potentially elongating the usual travel times, allowing extra time for your journey could help in avoiding any undue stress.
• Stay Informed: Keep abreast of the latest traffic updates on the radio, online, or via social media channels.

Through careful planning and adherence to the suggested guidelines, disruptions can be kept to a minimum. The maintenance works are scheduled for completion promptly, and all routes are expected to return to normal operation by early morning following each closure session.