What we are doing
We are constructing the new Chudleigh Link Road, which will provide vital highway infrastructure to support residential development in the Southwest Exeter area. The scheme will comprise:
- Construction of a new link road (Chudleigh Link Road) between the existing Chudleigh Road and the A379,
- Construction of a new signalised junction with the A379 and Chudleigh Link Road with associated widening of the A379 to provide two ahead lanes and a left turn lane northbound, and two ahead lanes and a right turn lane, southbound,
- Carriageway resurfacing of the A379,
- Installation of associated road markings, and traffic signs,
- An amount of replacement planting, to include trees and hedge plants
These works are scheduled to take place from 5 November 2024 to January 2026.
The location and extent of the works is shown in the below site extents plans.
Traffic management
To ensure the safety of both workers and the public during the construction phase, several traffic management measures will be implemented including:
- Intermittent night-time road closures of the A379 (both east-bound and west-bound) between Peamore Flora and Devon Hotel Roundabout.
- Intermittent night-time road closures of Chudleigh Road between the A379 and Waybrook Lane.
- Closure of Ellacott Road between the A379 and Garrison Road.
- Scheme-wide speed limit reduction to 30mph.
Specific dates for these road closures will be communicated in advance as the project progresses. A fully signed diversion will be in place when a road is closed overnight.
Exact dates of overnight work may need to be adjusted due to bad weather or unforeseen site conditions. We will confirm closure dates nearer the time via large, trailer mounted signs, which can also be updated with any changes if needed.
Contact us
Should you wish to make contact about any aspect of the project, please contact the scheme’s Community Liaison Team