LIVE: A38 Chudleigh incident brings traffic to a halt as queues build towards Exeter
A38 traffic delays are building near Chudleigh after Devon and Cornwall Police reported an accident and surface water
Drivers are facing delays on the A38 northbound near Chudleigh after a collision and surface water left traffic temporarily held between the Kingsteignton turn-off and Harcombe Cross.
Devon and Cornwall Police have reported “all traffic being temporarily held” on the A38 northbound near Chudleigh following an accident and surface water.
The incident is affecting the stretch between the B3344 Chudleigh and Kingsteignton turn-off and Marsh Lane at Harcombe Cross, with queueing traffic reported.
The force’s Traffic Watch service reported the incident in an update at 11.22am on Monday, October 19.
Traffic was first reported stopped towards Exeter at around 10.55am, according to the incident information.
AA Traffic News also reported delays on the A38 in the area, with the incident initially recorded at around 10.10am.
“All traffic being temporarily held and queueing traffic due to accident and surface water on A38 Northbound,” an update from AA Traffic News read.
Severe delays of around 13 minutes were reported, with delays increasing and average speeds of approximately 5mph on the affected stretch.
Drivers travelling towards Exeter are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and approach the area with care.
This is a developing story. The situation may change as further information becomes available.
We will update this page as more details are confirmed.