Lengthy diversion as Exeter bridge installed

Expect extra 10+ mile journey

Diversions of more than 10 miles are expected on the outskirts of Exeter this week as a bridge is installed to serve the city's newest school.

The A379 between Chudleigh Road and the Devon Hotel will be closed to traffic for three days from 10 p.m. on Bank Holiday Monday so the footbridge can be lifted into place.

It been delivered in sections and motorists have been glancing at is at the side  constructed of the road next to the new Haldon Reach development about a mile away from the southbound carriageway of the A38.

Devon County Council says it has chosen this week for the work as commuter traffic is lighter during half-term.

Traffic will be diverted through the Marsh Barton Trading Estate.

Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council’s cabinet member for highways management said:“We would be grateful if road users could observe the restrictions in place to help us ensure the safety of the public and of our workforce.

“Unfortunately, due to the nature of the works some noise is unavoidable. We will however attempt to keep this to a minimum, and please accept our apologies in advance.”