A30 overnight and weekend closures
Diversions will be in place
Last updated 11th Sep 2023
There will be overnight closures on a stretch of the A30 this week.
The road will be shut from Scorrier and Boxheater between Monday 11 September - Friday 15 September, from 8.00pm - 6.00am nightly.
National Highways say the overnight closures are needed to carry out preparation work ahead of a weekend closure.
From 8.00pm on Friday 15 September until 6.00am on Monday 18 September, the A30 will also be closed between Scorrier and Boxheater.
Traffic will be diverted from Boxheater on the A30 via B3285 and the A3075 to rejoin the A30 at Scorrier with the eastbound diversion route in reverse.
Due to a low bridge (15’3”) at Scorrier, HGVs will be diverted via the A393 and A39 to rejoin the A30 at Carland.
Diversion details:
During this closure, National Highways will:
- Demolish the old Tolgroggan bridge
- Progress work to open the B3284 Chybucca link as part of the new junction
- Switch traffic at Chiverton
- Create tie ins to the new A30 dual carriageway
Neil Winter, National Highways Senior Project Manager for the A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross scheme, said:
"We appreciate the closure will have an effect on people’s journeys, and we advise people to plan ahead and allow a little extra time for their journeys over the weekend.
"We’ve been communicating the closure in advance to local communities and businesses, more information is available on our website, and we thank drivers in advance for their patience while the work takes place."
The new carriageway is scheduled to be opened in winter 2023/2024.