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🕐 Last verified 17 Mar, 07:05

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA38
DirectionWestbound
RegionSouth West
CountyCity of Plymouth
Category (NH)Accident
ReportedTue 17 Mar, 04:03
Cleared07:05
Lasted3h 1m
Road typeA-Road (varies by section)
Speed limit30-70 mph (varies by section)
Weather🌦️ Light drizzle
ReferenceREF-24382469

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A38 westbound between B3416 and A374 near Plymouth | Westbound | Accident

Location : The A38 westbound between the junctions with the A3121 and the A374 Plymouth. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:30 and 07:45 on 17 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 17 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

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34 incidents and roadworks logged on the A38 in the last 30 days, 13 of them serious or severe. Times are UK time.

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Is the A38 closed?

Not because of this crash. It cleared at 07:05 UK time on Tue 17 Mar. See the A38 right now.

What happened on the A38 on 17 Mar 2026?

Crash on the A38 westbound in City of Plymouth, reported at 04:03 UK time on Tue 17 Mar. Cleared at 07:05.

How long did it last?

3h 1m, from 04:03 UK time on Tue 17 Mar.

Where can I see everything else on the A38?

The A38 live page shows what is happening now, and the A38 archive has every incident on record.

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