Is the A38 closed? Quick answers
Checked 13:58 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.
Is the A38 closed tonight?
Yes. The A38 has 7 full closures planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): eastbound Carkeel roundabout to Saltash Tunnel carriageway closed, 19:30 to 06:00; westbound Saltash Tunnel to Carkeel Roundabout carriageway closed, 19:30 to 06:00; and eastbound Lower Dean to Buckfastleigh carriageway closed, 20:00 to 06:00 and 4 more. Plus 4 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: Diversion via the B3271.
Tonight's A38 closures ›Is the A38 closed this weekend?
Yes. The A38 has 2 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): westbound J31, M5 to Kennford - carriageway closed, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; and eastbound Deep Lane to Lee Mill carriageway closure (56/6 to 61/4), Sun 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 2 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: Diversion from M5 via A30 westbound, A377, A3015, A379 to join A38 westbound
Diversion from A30 via A377, A3015, A379 to join A38 westbound.
This weekend's A38 closures ›Are there roadworks on the A38 right now?
Yes. 2 sets of works are running on the A38 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.
A38 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00
Yes. The A38 has 7 full closures planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): eastbound Carkeel roundabout to Saltash Tunnel carriageway closed, 19:30 to 06:00; westbound Saltash Tunnel to Carkeel Roundabout carriageway closed, 19:30 to 06:00; and eastbound Lower Dean to Buckfastleigh carriageway closed, 20:00 to 06:00 and 4 more. Plus 4 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: Diversion via the B3271.
Full closureEastbound19:30 to 06:00
Carkeel roundabout to Saltash Tunnel carriageway closed
Overall Scheme Details: A38 eastbound Carkeel roundabout to Saltash Tunnel carriageway closed for sign erection works.
Diversion: Diversion via the B3271
Full closureWestbound19:30 to 06:00
Saltash Tunnel to Carkeel Roundabout carriageway closed
Overall Scheme Details: A38 westbound Saltash Tunnel to Carkeel Roundabout -carriageway closed for sign erection works.
Diversion: Diversion via B3271
Full closureEastbound20:00 to 06:00
Lower Dean to Buckfastleigh carriageway closed
Overall Scheme Details: A38 eastbound Marley Head to Buckfastleigh carriageway closures for structural maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via A385 and A384
Full closureEastbound20:00 to 06:00
Manadon to Marsh Mills carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A38 eastbound Manadon to Marsh Mills - carriageway closure for horticultural works.
Diversion: Diversion via - A386, Fort Austin Avenue, A3822, The Parkway, exit at Marsh Mills and rejoin A38 via Marsh Mills entry slip.
Full closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Little Eaton to Palm Court carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A38 northbound and southbound Little Eaton roundabout to Kingsway Roundabout
Carriageway, slip road, layby and lane closure due to electrical works
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network and local authority network
Full closureWestbound20:00 to 06:00
Dartbridge to Marley Head carriageway closed
Overall Scheme Details: A38 westbound Dartbridge to Marley Head carriageway closure for structural maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via A384 & A385
Full closureWestbound20:00 to 06:00
Island Shop - carriageway closed between exit & entry slip roads
Overall Scheme Details: A38 both directions Island Shop - carriageway closed between exit and entry slip roads.
Diversion: Diversion via exiting A38 and immediately re-joining
Slip road closureSouthboundSince Mon 29 Jun 21:00, until Sat 1 May 05:00
Hilliard's Cross entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A38 both directions Streethay (Cappers Lane Jct) to Fradley.
Carriageway, lane closures, plus 24/7 narrow lanes, exit and entry slip road and layby closures, and speed restrictions for HS2 works.
Diversion: Diversion route is via National Highways and local authority network.
Slip road closureNorthboundSince Tue 1 Sep 08:00, until Fri 30 Apr 00:00
Streethay entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A38 both directions Streethay (Cappers Lane Jct) to Fradley.
Carriageway, lane closures, plus 24/7 narrow lanes, exit and entry slip road and layby closures, and speed restrictions for HS2 works.
Diversion: Diversion route is via National Highways and local authority network.
Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Palm Court exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A38 northbound and southbound Little Eaton roundabout to Kingsway Roundabout
Carriageway, slip road, layby and lane closure due to electrical works
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network and local authority network
Slip road closureEastbound20:30 to 06:00
M5 Jct 31 exit slip closure
Overall Scheme Details: M5 northbound Jct 31 to Jct 30 carriageway closure for technology works
Diversion: Diversion via A30 to Alphington, A379, Jct 30
A38 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00
Yes. The A38 has 2 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): westbound J31, M5 to Kennford - carriageway closed, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; and eastbound Deep Lane to Lee Mill carriageway closure (56/6 to 61/4), Sun 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 2 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: Diversion from M5 via A30 westbound, A377, A3015, A379 to join A38 westbound
Diversion from A30 via A377, A3015, A379 to join A38 westbound.
Full closureWestboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
J31, M5 to Kennford - carriageway closed
Overall Scheme Details: A38 westbound J31, M5 to Kennford - carriageway closure for resurfacing works.
Diversion: Diversion from M5 via A30 westbound, A377, A3015, A379 to join A38 westbound
Diversion from A30 via A377, A3015, A379 to join A38 westbound
Full closureEastboundSun 8 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
Deep Lane to Lee Mill carriageway closure (56/6 to 61/4)
Overall Scheme Details: A38 eastbound Deep Lane to Lee Mill - Carriageway closure for horticultural works.
Diversion: Diversion via - Hercules Rd, A379, A3121 rejoin A38 at Wrangaton
Slip road closureSouthboundSince Mon 29 Jun 21:00, until Sat 1 May 05:00
Hilliard's Cross entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A38 both directions Streethay (Cappers Lane Jct) to Fradley.
Carriageway, lane closures, plus 24/7 narrow lanes, exit and entry slip road and layby closures, and speed restrictions for HS2 works.
Diversion: Diversion route is via National Highways and local authority network.
Slip road closureNorthboundSince Tue 1 Sep 08:00, until Fri 30 Apr 00:00
Streethay entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A38 both directions Streethay (Cappers Lane Jct) to Fradley.
Carriageway, lane closures, plus 24/7 narrow lanes, exit and entry slip road and layby closures, and speed restrictions for HS2 works.
Diversion: Diversion route is via National Highways and local authority network.
A38 roadworks running now
Moderate
Southbound 🛑 now
A38 southbound Hilliard's Cross entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A38 both directions Streethay (Cappers Lane Jct) to Fradley.
Carriageway, lane closures, plus 24/7 narrow lanes, exit and entry slip road and layby closures, and speed restrictions for HS2 works.
Diversion: Diversion route is via National Highways and local authority network.
✅ until 05:00 Sat 1 May
Moderate
Northbound 🛑 now
A38 northbound Streethay entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A38 both directions Streethay (Cappers Lane Jct) to Fradley.
Carriageway, lane closures, plus 24/7 narrow lanes, exit and entry slip road and layby closures, and speed restrictions for HS2 works.
Diversion: Diversion route is via National Highways and local authority network.
✅ until 00:00 Fri 30 Apr
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The A38 northbound between junctions with the A61 and A610
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 4 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The A38 southbound entry slip from the A610
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 5 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The A38 southbound between junctions with the A610 and A61
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 5 November 2026
Severe
Clockwise Starting soon
The A38 clockwise at the junction with the A61
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 6 November 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The A38 northbound between junctions with the A6 and A61
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 6 November 2026
Severe
Starting soon
There will be one of two lanes closed
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 6 November 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The A38 northbound between junctions with the A52 and A6
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 6 November 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The A38 northbound between junctions with the A5111 and A52
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 6 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The A38 southbound exit slip to the A6
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 12 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The A38 southbound between junctions with the A61 and A6
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 12 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The A38 southbound entry slip from the A6
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 14 November 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The A38 northbound entry slip from the A6
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 17 November 2026
Severe
Eastbound Starting soon
The A38 eastbound between junctions with the A382 and A380
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The A38 northbound between junctions with the A50 and A5111
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 12 November 2026
Severe
Clockwise Starting soon
The A38 clockwise at the junction with the A5111
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 13 November 2026
Severe
Westbound Starting soon
The A38 westbound exit slip to the A382
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 07:00 on 12 November 2026
A38 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Mon 9 Nov)
Wednesday 4 Nov night · 8 closures
Full closureEastbound19:30 to 06:00
Carkeel roundabout to Saltash Tunnel carriageway closed
Overall Scheme Details: A38 eastbound Carkeel roundabout to Saltash Tunnel carriageway closed for sign erection works.
Diversion: Diversion via the B3271
Full closureWestbound19:30 to 06:00
Saltash Tunnel to Carkeel Roundabout carriageway closed
Overall Scheme Details: A38 westbound Saltash Tunnel to Carkeel Roundabout -carriageway closed for sign erection works.
Diversion: Diversion via B3271
Full closureEastbound20:00 to 06:00
Lower Dean to Buckfastleigh carriageway closed
Overall Scheme Details: A38 eastbound Marley Head to Buckfastleigh carriageway closures for structural maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via A385 and A384
Full closureEastbound20:00 to 06:00
Manadon to Marsh Mills carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A38 eastbound Manadon to Marsh Mills - carriageway closure for horticultural works.
Diversion: Diversion via - A386, Fort Austin Avenue, A3822, The Parkway, exit at Marsh Mills and rejoin A38 via Marsh Mills entry slip.
Full closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Little Eaton to Palm Court carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A38 northbound and southbound Little Eaton roundabout to Kingsway Roundabout
Carriageway, slip road, layby and lane closure due to electrical works
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network and local authority network
Full closureWestbound20:00 to 06:00
Dartbridge to Marley Head carriageway closed
Overall Scheme Details: A38 westbound Dartbridge to Marley Head carriageway closure for structural maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via A384 & A385
Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Ripley entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A38 northbound and southbound Markeaton to Hartsay.
Slip road and lane closures due to maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion route via National Highways network and local authority network
Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Palm Court exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A38 northbound and southbound Little Eaton roundabout to Kingsway Roundabout
Carriageway, slip road, layby and lane closure due to electrical works
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network and local authority network
Thursday 5 Nov night · 2 closures
Full closureEastbound19:30 to 06:00
Carkeel roundabout to Saltash Tunnel carriageway closed
Overall Scheme Details: A38 eastbound Carkeel roundabout to Saltash Tunnel carriageway closed for sign erection works.
Diversion: Diversion via the B3271
Full closureWestbound19:30 to 06:00
Saltash Tunnel to Carkeel Roundabout carriageway closed
Overall Scheme Details: A38 westbound Saltash Tunnel to Carkeel Roundabout -carriageway closed for sign erection works.
Diversion: Diversion via B3271
❓ A38 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions
Are there roadworks on the A38 right now?
Yes — National Highways is reporting 2 sets of roadworks running on the A38.
Is the A38 closed tonight?
Yes. The A38 has 7 full closures planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): eastbound Carkeel roundabout to Saltash Tunnel carriageway closed, 19:30 to 06:00; westbound Saltash Tunnel to Carkeel Roundabout carriageway closed, 19:30 to 06:00; and eastbound Lower Dean to Buckfastleigh carriageway closed, 20:00 to 06:00 and 4 more. Plus 4 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: Diversion via the B3271.
Is the A38 closed this weekend?
Yes. The A38 has 2 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): westbound J31, M5 to Kennford - carriageway closed, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; and eastbound Deep Lane to Lee Mill carriageway closure (56/6 to 61/4), Sun 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 2 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: Diversion from M5 via A30 westbound, A377, A3015, A379 to join A38 westbound
Diversion from A30 via A377, A3015, A379 to join A38 westbound.
When are A38 roadworks usually carried out?
Most National Highways lane closures on the A38 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.
🛣️ Data from National Highways ·
All UK roadworks ·
Overnight closures ·
A38 live traffic
Roadworks change at short notice. Always follow signs and signals on the road.
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