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A38 Southbound Traffic

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A38 SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC NOW
A38 EASTBOUND CARKEEL ROUNDABOUT…CLOSED 19:30–06:00PLANNED CLOSURE TONIGHT
Planned tonight, 1 of 3
Clear ⏱ Updated 14:18

A38 southbound traffic at 14:18 on Tuesday 3 November: 1 closure running now · 7 closures tonight.

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Regions: South West, West Midlands, East Midlands
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No live incidents on the A38 right now — checking National Highways every 5 minutes, 24/7. Closures are listed below.

🌙 A38 southbound closures tonight and the next 3 days 11

From National Highways' closure report, in their words. Times can change - check before you set off.

  • Partial closure
    Southbound A38 southbound Hilliard's Cross entry slip road closure
    Now · until 05:00 Sat 1 May
    Diversion: Diversion route is via National Highways and local authority network.
  • Full closure
    Eastbound A38 eastbound Carkeel roundabout to Saltash Tunnel carriageway closed
    Tonight · 19:30–06:00
    Diversion: Diversion via the B3271
  • Full closure
    Westbound A38 westbound Saltash Tunnel to Carkeel Roundabout carriageway closed
    Tonight · 19:30–06:00
    Diversion: Diversion via B3271
  • Full closure
    Southbound A38 southbound Little Eaton to Palm Court carriageway closure
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network and local authority network
  • Full closure
    Eastbound A38 eastbound Lower Dean to Buckfastleigh carriageway closed
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
    Diversion: Diversion via A385 and A384
  • Full closure
    Westbound A38 westbound Dartbridge to Marley Head carriageway closed
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
    Diversion: Diversion via A384 & A385
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  • Full closure
    Eastbound A38 eastbound Manadon to Marsh Mills carriageway closure
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
    Diversion: Diversion via - A386, Fort Austin Avenue, A3822, The Parkway, exit at Marsh Mills and rejoin A38 via Marsh Mills entry slip.
  • Full closure
    Westbound A38 westbound Island Shop - carriageway closed between exit & entry slip roads
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
    Diversion: Diversion via exiting A38 and immediately re-joining
  • Partial closure
    Southbound A38 southbound Palm Court exit slip road closure
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network and local authority network
  • Partial closure
    Eastbound A38 eastbound M5 Jct 31 exit slip closure
    Tonight · 20:30–06:00
    Diversion: Diversion via A30 to Alphington, A379, Jct 30
  • Partial closure
    Southbound A38 southbound Ripley entry slip road closure
    Tomorrow night · 20:00–06:00
    Diversion: Diversion route via National Highways network and local authority network
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Is the A38 southbound closed? Quick answers

Checked 14:18 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A38 southbound closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the A38 southbound at 14:18.

Is there an incident on the A38 southbound right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the A38 southbound at 14:18.

Is the A38 southbound closed tonight?

Yes. The A38 southbound 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 3 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: Diversion via the B3271.

Tonight: A38 closures and diversions ›

Is the A38 southbound closed this weekend?

Yes. The A38 southbound 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 1 lane or slip road closure. 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: A38 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the A38 southbound today?

No. No collision has been reported on the A38 southbound since midnight.

A38 accidents today and yesterday ›

Answers use official data only: the National Highways live incident feed and their planned closure report. Times can change, so check before you set off.

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ℹ️ About A38 southbound traffic

This page tracks live A38 traffic southbound only — every incident, closure and roadworks National Highways publish for the southbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day. Anything they list without naming a direction is shown here too, so nothing is missed.

Heading the other way? See A38 northbound traffic. The full A38 traffic page covers both directions, with the live map, junction-by-junction status, the latest A38 videos and tonight's A38 roadworks.

❓ A38 Southbound Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A38 southbound closed today?

No — as of 14:18 National Highways list no full closure on the A38 southbound. Live updates every 5 minutes.

Are there any accidents on the A38 southbound today?

None reported at 14:18 — the live board above updates every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Is there an incident on the A38 southbound right now?

No incidents reported at 14:18 — no police incidents, obstructions, breakdowns or collisions on the A38 southbound. The live board above updates every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Why is the A38 slow southbound today?

Nothing is listed right now — when the board above is clear, slow southbound traffic is usually rush-hour volume (07:00–09:00 and 16:30–18:30 on weekdays).

Are there roadworks on the A38 southbound tonight?

Yes — 7 overnight closures are scheduled on the A38 southbound. Times and junctions are in the closures list above and on the A38 roadworks page.

Where can I check live A38 traffic southbound?

Right here — this page is live A38 traffic for the southbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes from National Highways, 24 hours a day. The full A38 page covers both directions with the live map and junction-by-junction status.

Which part of the A38 does this page cover?

The whole southbound carriageway, end to end — the A38 runs between Bodmin and Mansfield. The northbound side has its own page.

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