A38 | Devon | Eastbound | Collision | Road Closed

The A38 is currently closed eastbound from the junction with Clay Lane (Chudleigh Knighton) to the B3344 (Chudleigh). This closure is due to a serious road traffic collision involving a motorbike.

The Westbound carriageway was closed. It re-opened at approx. 10:15am. 

For traffic approaching the closure locally, you are advised to expect disruption with extra journey time and may potentially have to re-route your journey.

If travelling towards this area from further afield, you may wish to consider an alternative route, allow extra travel time and follow guidance from our on-road variable message signs and media.

Diversion route details and guidance is as follows: - 

Eastbound diverted traffic is advised to exit the A38 and turn right onto Clay Lane. Follow Clay Lane (Southeast) to the B3193. Turn left onto the B3193 and continue (North) towards Chudleigh to re-join the A38. 

Further incident information is available from Highways England by visiting our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our @HighwaysSWEST regional twitter feed. For urgent real time assistance, our 24/7 contact centre team is able to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000. Highways England has been working closely with our emergency services colleagues including Devon & Cornwall Police, who led the response to this incident.