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A30 roadworks and closures

Closures tonight, this weekend and the next two weeks, plus the works running now on the A30, straight from National Highways.

4Running now
1Full closures tonight 3Full closures this weekend
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Is the A30 closed? Quick answers

Checked 13:58 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A30 closed tonight?

Yes. The A30 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): eastbound Summercourt to Highgate - carriageway closed, 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 1 lane or slip road closure. Diversion: Diversion via A3058, A392, A39 to re-join A30 at Highgate Diversion from Fradden via A38 westbound then follow main diversion from Summercourt.

Tonight's A30 closures ›

Is the A30 closed this weekend?

Yes. The A30 has 3 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): eastbound Summercourt to Highgate - carriageway closed, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; Eastbound to A38 Westbound slip road carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; and eastbound Alphington - carriageway closed between the exit and entry slip roads, Fri 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 1 lane or slip road closure. Diversion: Diversion via A3058, A392, A39 to re-join A30 at Highgate Diversion from Fradden via A38 westbound then follow main diversion from Summercourt.

This weekend's A30 closures ›

Are there roadworks on the A30 right now?

Yes. 4 sets of works are running on the A30 at 13:58.

Works running now ›

From National Highways' closure report and live feed. Full closure means the carriageway is shut; lane and slip road closures leave it open. Times can change, so check before you set off.

A30 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00

Yes. The A30 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): eastbound Summercourt to Highgate - carriageway closed, 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 1 lane or slip road closure. Diversion: Diversion via A3058, A392, A39 to re-join A30 at Highgate Diversion from Fradden via A38 westbound then follow main diversion from Summercourt.

  • Full closureEastbound20:00 to 06:00
    Summercourt to Highgate - carriageway closed
    Overall Scheme Details: A30 eastbound Summercourt to Highgate - carriageway closure for re-surfacing.
    Diversion: Diversion via A3058, A392, A39 to re-join A30 at Highgate Diversion from Fradden via A38 westbound then follow main diversion from Summercourt.
  • Slip road closureEastboundSince Mon 7 Sep 06:00, until Sun 15 Nov 20:00
    Holyway Cross exit slip closure 24/7
    Overall Scheme Details: A30 eastbound Holyway Cross exit slip closed 24/7 for carriageway upgrade.
    Diversion: Diversion via Kennards House and back.

A30 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00

Yes. The A30 has 3 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): eastbound Summercourt to Highgate - carriageway closed, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; Eastbound to A38 Westbound slip road carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; and eastbound Alphington - carriageway closed between the exit and entry slip roads, Fri 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 1 lane or slip road closure. Diversion: Diversion via A3058, A392, A39 to re-join A30 at Highgate Diversion from Fradden via A38 westbound then follow main diversion from Summercourt.

  • Full closureEastboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Summercourt to Highgate - carriageway closed
    Overall Scheme Details: A30 eastbound Summercourt to Highgate - carriageway closure for re-surfacing.
    Diversion: Diversion via A3058, A392, A39 to re-join A30 at Highgate Diversion from Fradden via A38 westbound then follow main diversion from Summercourt.
  • Full closureEastboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    To A38 Westbound slip road carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A30 eastbound Alphington - carriageway closed between the exit and entry slip roads leading to carriageway closure of A38 westbound.
    Diversion: Diversion for M5 northbound traffic via exit at Alphington and immediately re-join A30. Diversion for A38 westbound traffic via A377, A3015, A379 to join A38 westbound
  • Full closureEastboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Alphington - carriageway closed between the exit and entry slip roads
    Overall Scheme Details: A30 eastbound Alphington - carriageway closed between the exit and entry slip roads leading to carriageway closure of A38 westbound.
    Diversion: Diversion for M5 northbound traffic via exit at Alphington and immediately re-join A30. Diversion for A38 westbound traffic via A377, A3015, A379 to join A38 westbound
  • Slip road closureEastboundSince Mon 7 Sep 06:00, until Sun 15 Nov 20:00
    Holyway Cross exit slip closure 24/7
    Overall Scheme Details: A30 eastbound Holyway Cross exit slip closed 24/7 for carriageway upgrade.
    Diversion: Diversion via Kennards House and back.

A30 roadworks running now

Moderate Westbound
The A30 westbound between junctions with the A395 and A389
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 24 March 2027
Moderate Eastbound
The A30 eastbound between junctions with the A38 and A395
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 24 March 2027
Moderate Westbound
The A30 westbound at the junction with the A395
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 24 March 2027
Moderate Eastbound 🛑 now
A30 eastbound Holyway Cross exit slip closure 24/7
Overall Scheme Details: A30 eastbound Holyway Cross exit slip closed 24/7 for carriageway upgrade.
Diversion: Diversion via Kennards House and back.
✅ until 20:00 Sun 15 Nov
Severe Starting soon
From 05:00 on 16 November 2026 to 05:00 on 30 January 2027
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 30 January 2027
Severe Eastbound Starting soon
The A30 eastbound between junctions with the A308 and A315
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 16:00 on 10 November 2026

A30 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Mon 9 Nov)

Wednesday 4 Nov night · 1 closure

  • Full closureEastbound20:00 to 06:00
    Summercourt to Highgate - carriageway closed
    Overall Scheme Details: A30 eastbound Summercourt to Highgate - carriageway closure for re-surfacing.
    Diversion: Diversion via A3058, A392, A39 to re-join A30 at Highgate Diversion from Fradden via A38 westbound then follow main diversion from Summercourt.

Thursday 5 Nov night · 1 closure

  • Full closureEastbound20:00 to 06:00
    Summercourt to Highgate - carriageway closed
    Overall Scheme Details: A30 eastbound Summercourt to Highgate - carriageway closure for re-surfacing.
    Diversion: Diversion via A3058, A392, A39 to re-join A30 at Highgate Diversion from Fradden via A38 westbound then follow main diversion from Summercourt.

Monday 9 Nov, daytime · 1 closure

  • Lane closureEastbound09:30 to 16:00
    M25 Jct 13 to Crooked Billet lane 1 closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A30 Eastbound Crooked Billet to Town Lane Lane closure for routine maintenance works

❓ A30 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions

Are there roadworks on the A30 right now?

Yes — National Highways is reporting 4 sets of roadworks running on the A30.

Is the A30 closed tonight?

Yes. The A30 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): eastbound Summercourt to Highgate - carriageway closed, 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 1 lane or slip road closure. Diversion: Diversion via A3058, A392, A39 to re-join A30 at Highgate Diversion from Fradden via A38 westbound then follow main diversion from Summercourt.

Is the A30 closed this weekend?

Yes. The A30 has 3 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): eastbound Summercourt to Highgate - carriageway closed, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; Eastbound to A38 Westbound slip road carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; and eastbound Alphington - carriageway closed between the exit and entry slip roads, Fri 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 1 lane or slip road closure. Diversion: Diversion via A3058, A392, A39 to re-join A30 at Highgate Diversion from Fradden via A38 westbound then follow main diversion from Summercourt.

When are A30 roadworks usually carried out?

Most National Highways lane closures on the A30 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:30–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.

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