A38 Crash Causes Major Delays, Closes Eastbound Lane
The A38 experienced significant disruptions on Friday, January 16, due to a crash near Lee Mill in Plymouth. The incident occurred around 1:10 p.m., with the eastbound carriageway blocked and traffic diverted. The crash involved a single vehicle that left the road, but thankfully, no serious injuries were reported.
National Highways anticipated that normal traffic conditions would resume by 4:30 p.m., but delays were expected to persist through rush hour. Inrix, a roads and traffic monitoring service, confirmed the crash at 1:20 p.m., reporting severe delays and a closed lane on the A38 Devon Expressway from Plymouth Road to Beech Road, with congestion extending to the Deep Lane Junction and Marsh Mills Roundabout.
The emergency services were promptly notified, and the road was reopened after the incident. For the latest updates, readers are encouraged to visit the live blog or share information and photos via the provided Facebook link. The WhatsApp community is also a great resource for breaking news and special offers, with easy access to the latest stories and the option to join or leave at any time.
[Image: A38 road sign, with a 'Road Closed' sign in the foreground.]
