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National Highways road works in South West England

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On 6 August 2026, National Highways announced a series of overnight closures affecting seven sections of motorways and ~~A‑roads~~ A-roads in South West England, including the A30, M5 and the M48 Severn Bridge. The closures ran from about 8 p.m. to early the next morning to allow maintenance work. The following day, National Highways detailed a £9.8 million ~~safety‑upgrade~~ safety-upgrade programme for Cornwall’s A30 and A38. Starting 5 September, the A30 between Kennards House and Five Lanes will be fully closed overnight from 5 to 10 September, after which traffic will be limited to one lane each direction with a 50 mph speed limit. The project targets six junctions and includes new road layouts and visibility improvements. A related scheme on the A38 will address identified accident hotspots. ~~Public‑engagement~~ Public-engagement events are planned later in the year to gather community feedback. Further details regarding the A30 safety upgrades in Cornwall indicate that £8 million of the budget is specifically allocated to safety measures intended to reduce serious and fatal collisions. The project, which includes the Plusha Junction, is expected to last six months. However, the plans have faced scrutiny. While an interim barrier scheme was installed last year to prevent right turns across the dual carriageway, some residents have advocated for a flyover to facilitate safer right turns. Additionally, Cornwall Councillor Adrian Parsons has questioned the effectiveness of the proposed improvements, citing significant traffic congestion experienced by locals during peak periods.

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