Stretch of A30 at Bodmin to stay closed until tomorrow due to fuel spillage
Officials say it has damaged the road surface
Last updated 29th Jun 2022
A stretch of the A30 at Bodmin is set to stay closed until at least tomorrow as a fuel spillage has damaged the road.
The eastbound carriageway at Carminnow Cross is shut and there is said to be heavy traffic in the area.
National Highways says re-surfacing work is being carried out in the area following the incident involving a lorry.
Bodmin Police have confirmed traffic is being diverted through Bodmin and back on at the Callywith on-slip but traffic is very heavy.
They said on Facebook: "This is likely to remain closed at least until tomorrow due to the work needed to clear it up. Please find an alternative route where possible."
National Highways says: "The A30 in Cornwall is closed eastbound between A38 (Carminnow Cross) and A389 (Bodmin) due to a fuel spillage.
"The eastbound carriageway is likely to remain closed for several more hours for re-surfacing due to the damage sustained to the road surface from the spillage.
"Traffic is currently being diverted via local roads.
"If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey."
Inrix Traffic and Travel says: "A30 Eastbound closed, queueing traffic due to emergency repairs from A38 (Carminow Cross) to A38 Launceston Road (Callywith). Congestion to traffic coming from Lanhydrock through Bodmin.
"The the road looking to remain closed now until tomorrow as the road needs to be resurfaced from a fuel spillage.
"Diversion - via local routes."
You can find all the latest traffic and travel updates here.