{"id":70698,"date":"2026-07-28T12:10:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T11:10:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/news\/?p=70698"},"modified":"2026-07-28T12:11:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T11:11:45","slug":"new-a382-roundabout-open-as-forches-cross-closure-begins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/news\/new-a382-roundabout-open-as-forches-cross-closure-begins\/","title":{"rendered":"New A382 roundabout to open as Forches Cross closure begins"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The new Whitehills Roundabout (Jetty Marsh) is expected to open during the first half of August, replacing the old triangle junction on Exeter Road.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drivers using the A382 near Newton Abbot are being advised about changes to their journeys as the new roundabout opens and the next phase of roadworks begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is the latest stage of the \u00a350 million A382 improvement scheme, which aims to make the road safer, reduce delays and provide better routes for people walking and cycling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the roundabout opens, drivers will be able to use it to join the A382 towards Forches Cross, or continue on Exeter Road towards Teigngrace and Kingsteignton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"A382 Whitehills opening\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/2w1Q2zdVXig?feature=oembed&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exit for the new Jetty Marsh bypass towards Newton Abbot will remain closed for now while the embankment settles before the road is built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This will not affect traffic using the new roundabout. The link road is due to open in autumn 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shared walking and cycling paths have also been provided on the roundabout extending current access as far as Stover School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the roundabout opens, attention will move to Forches Cross, where a section of the A382 will close for around 12 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The closure is needed so the road can be widened, realigned and made safer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Forches Cross closure\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/yYwTeXXV_dU?feature=oembed&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The brow of the hill will be lowered by around three metres to improve visibility, and the Staplehill Road junction will be replaced with a new roundabout and crossing facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new dedicated right-turn lane will also be provided for Stover School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new section of road will be built to the west of the current A382. The existing road will then become a shared walking and cycling route, linking Newton Abbot with the surrounding area towards Dartmoor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access to businesses and properties near Forches Cross will be kept open, with the old Staplehill Road used for access during the closure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access to Trago Mills and Stover School will continue on the existing diversion routes via the A383 and Clay Lane\/Clay Pits Way. Updated diversion signs will be in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Work has already been carried out to help keep the closure as short as possible, including utility diversions for fibre optics, electricity and water, as well as vegetation clearance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_acf-block-6a688e6ea73ba\" class=\"councillor-quote align-right dcc grid-x\">\r\n\t<blockquote class=\"councillor-quote-blockquote medium-auto small-12 cell\">\r\n                    <div class=\"councillor-quote-title\"><p>Councillor Dan Thomas, Devon County Council\u2019s Cabinet Member for Highways, said: <\/p><\/div>\r\n        \t\t<div class=\"councillor-quote-text\"><p>\u201cOpening the new roundabout is a significant step forward and will change how traffic moves through this busy part of the A382. We know roadworks are disruptive, and we are grateful to residents, businesses and road users for their patience while this important work continues.\u00a0The next phase at Forches Cross is a major piece of work, but it will help make this route safer and more reliable for everyone using it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/blockquote>\r\n        <div class=\"councillor-quote-aside medium-auto small-12 cell\">\r\n\t<figure class=\"councillor-quote-image grid-x\">\r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"small-6 cell medium-12\" src=\"https:\/\/democracy.devon.gov.uk\/UserData\/8\/3\/7\/Info00005738\/bigpic.jpg\" alt=\"Councillor Dan Thomas\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n        <figcaption class=\"councillor-quote-description small-6 cell medium-12\" >\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/democracy.devon.gov.uk\/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5738\" rel=\"noopener\">Councillor Dan Thomas, Cabinet Member for Highways<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n            <\/figure>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    <\/div>\n\n<div id=\"block_acf-block-6a688e6ea73dd\" class=\"councillor-quote align-right other has-white-color has-black-background-color grid-x\">\r\n\t<blockquote class=\"councillor-quote-blockquote medium-auto small-12 cell\">\r\n                    <div class=\"councillor-quote-title\"><p>Teignbridge District Council Executive Member for Assets, Economic Development and Major Projects Councillor David Palethorpe said:\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\r\n        \t\t<div class=\"councillor-quote-text\"><p>\u201cOpening the Whitehills roundabout is a major step forward for the A382, helping to deliver safer, more reliable journeys and better connections for walking and cycling. I\u2019d like to thank residents, businesses and road users for their patience as this vital infrastructure project takes shape, bringing lasting benefits to Newton Abbot and the surrounding area.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/blockquote>\r\n        <div class=\"councillor-quote-aside medium-auto small-12 cell\">\r\n\t<figure class=\"councillor-quote-image grid-x\">\r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"small-6 cell medium-12\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2026\/07\/David-Palenthorpe.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n        <figcaption class=\"councillor-quote-description small-6 cell medium-12\" >\r\n            \t        Teignbridge District Council Executive Member for Assets, Economic Development and Major Projects Councillor David Palethorpe            <\/figure>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    <\/div>\n\n<div id=\"block_acf-block-6a688e6ea73ed\" class=\"councillor-quote align-right dcc grid-x\">\r\n\t<blockquote class=\"councillor-quote-blockquote medium-auto small-12 cell\">\r\n                    <div class=\"councillor-quote-title\"><p>Councillor Jacqueline Fry, Newton Abbot North, said:<\/p><\/div>\r\n        \t\t<div class=\"councillor-quote-text\"><p>\u201cResidents have been waiting patiently to see progress at Whitehills Roundabout, so its opening will be a positive milestone for the community. I know the next phase of works at Forches Cross will bring some disruption, so it\u2019s essential that residents are kept well informed and supported as these improvements move forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/blockquote>\r\n        <div class=\"councillor-quote-aside medium-auto small-12 cell\">\r\n\t<figure class=\"councillor-quote-image grid-x\">\r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"small-6 cell medium-12\" src=\"https:\/\/democracy.devon.gov.uk\/UserData\/7\/9\/5\/Info00011597\/bigpic.jpg\" alt=\"Councillor Jacqueline Fry\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n        <figcaption class=\"councillor-quote-description small-6 cell medium-12\" >\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/democracy.devon.gov.uk\/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=11597\" rel=\"noopener\">Councillor Jacqueline Fry<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n            <\/figure>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    <\/div>\n\n<div id=\"block_acf-block-6a688e6ea772a\" class=\"councillor-quote align-right dcc grid-x\">\r\n\t<blockquote class=\"councillor-quote-blockquote medium-auto small-12 cell\">\r\n                    <div class=\"councillor-quote-title\"><p>Councillor Sally Morgan, Bovey Rural, said:<\/p><\/div>\r\n        \t\t<div class=\"councillor-quote-text\"><p> \u201cThis is a big scheme and it will take time, but the changes at Forches Cross are needed to make this stretch of road safer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/blockquote>\r\n        <div class=\"councillor-quote-aside medium-auto small-12 cell\">\r\n\t<figure class=\"councillor-quote-image grid-x\">\r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"small-6 cell medium-12\" src=\"https:\/\/democracy.devon.gov.uk\/UserData\/6\/1\/6\/Info00011616\/bigpic.jpg\" alt=\"Councillor Sally Morgan\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n        <figcaption class=\"councillor-quote-description small-6 cell medium-12\" >\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/democracy.devon.gov.uk\/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=11616\" rel=\"noopener\">Councillor Sally Morgan<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n            <\/figure>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further information about closure points, diversion routes and timescales will be available on the scheme website and through project newsletters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, go to the dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/a382-carbon-negative-road\/a382-improvements\/road-closures-and-diversions\/\">webpage.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":859,"featured_media":70700,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[34,25,986,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-70698","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community","category-environment-and-climate-change","category-roads-and-transport","category-uncategorised"],"acf":[],"featured_image":{"ID":70700,"title":"Copy of hero image for news website 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