Road travel is a key means of transport for residents and businesses in our rural region.
The South West is well served from all parts of the country by the M6/M5 which extends just beyond Exeter, where it links in with the dual carriageways:
- A38 to Plymouth (the Devon Expressway).
- A380 to Torbay and the A30 into Cornwall.
- The North Devon Link Road A361 joins junction 27 of the M5 with the coast of North Devon.
- A39, which becomes the Atlantic Highway into Cornwall.
Devon County Council is the highway authority for the South Hams and responsible for the repair and maintenance of most public roads in Devon. The Highways Agency looks after the motorway and trunk routes and the Torbay and Plymouth Councils are responsible for the roads in their respective areas.
By being aware of where they are going to take place and planning around them, road works don't have to be a major problem.
- For the latest travel information about road works, diversions, temporary traffic lights etc. please log on to Devon County Highways Website. The website offers you the perfect way of working around road works in the South Hams and throughout Devon. Giving you information about delays and diversions in your area.
Similarly, there are a whole host of websites designed to help you negotiate road works up and down the country including:
But remember, if you do encounter roadworks:
- Keep to the speed limit - it is there for your safety
- Get into the correct lane in good time - don't keep switching
- Concentrate on the road ahead, not the road works
- Be alert for works traffic leaving or entering road works
- Keep a safe distance - there could be queues in front
- Observe all signs - they are there to help you
