Devon County Council has issued three temporary traffic orders affecting routes in North Bovey, Witheridge and Copplestone. They will run between late August and late September 2026, with signed diversions and traffic restrictions in place, according to Devon County Council.
The notices cover Mid Devon locations near the EX16 and EX17 postcode areas.
The council says the closures are required to support utility and highway works. These include duct installation in North Bovey, a cable diversion near Witheridge, and drainage improvements at Copplestone.
The orders prohibit through traffic on the affected sections. Traffic will be directed along signed diversions. Access arrangements for residents, businesses and emergency services will be managed on site by the works teams where it is safe to do so.
Drivers are advised to plan ahead, allow extra time and follow the signed diversions. Anyone with concerns or who believes they may be affected should contact the relevant contractor listed above or Devon County Council’s highways team.
Full details, including legal wording and any updates, are available via the public notice portal for Devon County Council’s traffic orders. The notices are issued under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, section 14, and are signed by Rob Richards, Interim Director of Climate Change, Environment and Transport, Devon Highways, County Hall, Exeter EX2 4QD.
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