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As temperatures across the county are forecast to remain high, we are reminding the public to travel with care.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Amber weather warning for extreme heat is in place from midnight Wednesday 10 August 2022 until midnight Sunday 14 August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Road temperatures were recorded as reaching 56.2 degrees yesterday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have vehicles on standby should they be needed to \u2018dust\u2019 roads that become tacky under the glaring sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High temperatures this summer have so far caused a few stretches of roads to become a little tacky, but they have not become a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anticipated rail strikes this coming Saturday could lead to increased traffic volumes, with the possibility of additional road closures. Please plan your journeys by checking the @devonalert social media page<\/a>, which will be sharing traffic updates, before you travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are asking the public to use the roads cautiously and to report any issues via the Report a problem webpage<\/a> or by calling 0345 155 1004<\/a> in an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Councillor Stuart Hughes, Cabinet member for Highway Management, said<\/p><\/div>\r\n \t\t

\u201cWe\u2019re used to being vigilant when using the roads in adverse weather, such as strong wind, rain or snow, but summer\u2019s high temperatures are also cause to be extra alert.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve not seen it so much in Devon this year, but roads can become tacky as high temperatures warm up the surface material, and in extreme cases can cause damage to the road.<\/p>\n

\u201cBright sunshine can also dazzle or obscure drivers\u2019 sight, and heat inside the vehicles can make drivers drowsy while driving.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur advice is to travel with care. Be alert to the condition of the road and drive appropriately. Where we see roads becoming tacky with the heat, we are ready to dust them to improve friction, so drivers need to stay alert and reduce their speed as they would on newly gritted or treated roads.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd remember, drivers may be confident in their own ability, but with more people using the roads in Devon during holiday season, and with high temperatures possibly making people fatigued at the wheel, everyone needs to pay attention to others on the road.<\/p>\n

\u201cTake regular breaks when driving longer distances, and remember to take water with you to keep hydrated.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd when stopping, don\u2019t leave others unattended in a closed vehicle, especially young children or people with underlying health conditions, or pets.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/blockquote>\r\n

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