Recovery work is continuing in the wake of Storms Ingrid and Chandra, but some roads remain temporarily closed.
We warned earlier this week that even when flooding on some roads has subsided, there’s a chance that we may still not be able to reopen some of them immediately. It will depend on the condition of the road, whether it’s safe to use or whether repairs will be necessary.
Devon’s roads
Updated 1:39pm Friday 30 January
No change to the information below.
Updated 2:26pm Thursday 29 January
- Tipton St John is now open
- St Road, Hele, is now open
Updated 11:50am Thursday 29 January 2026
Exeter & East
- Northmostown – closed for foreseeable – landslip directly adjacent to the road.
- Sidmouth Road between Ottery and The Bowd – closed for the foreseeable, uprooted tree has undermined road.
- Road Past Darts Farm – now clear
- Tipton St John – awaiting update
- Cadhay Lane, Ottery St.Mary – Collapsed culvert – closed for foreseeable
South
- Totnes Road, Buckfastleigh – Flooding, impassable
- A382 between Pepperdown Lane and Moretonhampstead – CLOSED flooded and impassable.
- A379 Slapton Line – a short section of the A379 will be closed for a considerable time. SHDC have given approval for the road to be re-routed through their car park. The expectation is that it may be open some time next week with other sections remaining under temporary traffic lights.
Mid
- A377 junction with Queen Elizabeth Drive, Crediton – Flooding. Road impassable.
- B3181 Cullompton to Willand closed at 5 bridges – Still flooded but passable with care.
- Hemyock Road, Culmstock – Flooding, impassable
- Station Road Newton St Cyres – closed due to surface damage
- Station Rd, Hele
Updated 4pm Wednesday 28 January 2026
Exeter & East
- Streatham Drive, Exeter – Flooded impassable
- A3052 Boshill Hill- river level below usually flooding height, awaiting confirmation
- Northmostown – closed for foreseeable – landslip directly adjacent to the road.
- Sidmouth Road between Ottery and The Bowd – closed for the foreseeable, uprooted tree has undermined road.
- Pinn Lane Otterton – Otterton still cut off in all directions.
- Road Past Darts Farm
- Tipton St John
- Cadhay Lane, Ottery St.Mary – Collapsed culvert – closed for foreseeable
South
- Totnes Road, Buckfastleigh – Flooding, impassable
- A382 between Pepperdown Lane and Moretonhampstead – CLOSED flooded and impassable.
- Clay Lane- Kingsteignton – Awaiting recovery of vehicles as we are ready to start clear up.
Mid
- A377 junction with Queen Elizabeth Drive, Crediton – Flooding. Road impassable.
- B3181 Cullompton to Willand closed at 5 bridges – Still flooded but passable with care, will be lifting closure shortly.
- Hemyock Road, Culmstock – Flooding, impassable
- A396 Stoke Road, Stoke Canon – Flooding, impassable
- Station Road Newton St Cyres
- Station Rd, Hele
Updated 11:43am Wednesday 28 January 2026
Until flooded roads have drained, the council will not be able to assess the potential damage to the road structure. It’s possible, the council warns, that some roads may remain temporarily closed, even after flood levels have subsided, if the roads are unsafe and require repairs.
Updated 9:07am Wednesday 28 January 2026
Current road closures include:
Exeter & East
- Streatham Drive, Exeter – Flooded impassable
- A3052 Boshill Hill- river level below usually flooding height, awaiting confirmation
- Mill Street Ottery St Mary
- Northmostown
- Sidmouth Road between Ottery and The Bowd – closed for the foreseeable, uprooted tree has undermined road.
- Pinn Lane Otterton – Otterton still cut off in all directions.
- Road Past Darts Farm
South
- A382 Monks Way near B3387 roundabout Bovey Tracey
- Totnes Road, Buckfastleigh – Flooding, impassable
- Moretonhampstead Road, Lustleigh – Flooded impassable
- Exeter Road, Teigngrace/Kingsteignton border – flooded, closed and impassable.
- Clay Lane- Kingsteignton .
Mid
- A377 junction with Queen Elizabeth Drive, Crediton – Flooding. Road impassable.
- B3181 Cullompton to Willand closed at 5 bridges – Still flooded but passable with care.
- Hemyock Road, Culmstock – Flooding, impassable
- A396 Stoke Road, Stoke Canon – Flooding, impassable
Yesterday, we were receiving reports of congestion on minor roads, as drivers seek to avoid roads closed or partially closed due to localised flooding.
We are advising road users in areas where there is known flooding to only travel if it’s essential.
People in flooded areas of the county are asked to wait until road conditions improve and for routes to reopen before travelling.
We expect improving weather conditions today will allow some roads to drain and reopen. However, flooded roads that otherwise drain into swollen rivers will take longer to clear.
Travel Advice
We are reminding residents of the following advice:
- Be alert to fallen trees and branches, particularly on minor roads where they may not have been reported
- Never drive through floodwater or swollen flowing water, you don’t know how deep it is. Find an alternative route
- Allow additional time for your journey. Reduce your speed and leave more space between you and the vehicle in front
- Drive with care and according to the conditions
- Listen to local radio for updates on current weather conditions
To report flooding to your property
To report flooding to property in Devon please do so via our online Flood Reporting Form.
Temporary school closures
Visit our website to see if your school is reporting a temporary closure.
For more advice
More information and advice is available on our winter travel webpages or for updates follow @DevonAlert on X (Twitter) and Facebook.
For information on Flood Warnings and Flood Alerts visit https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/location/devon