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Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The A30 eastbound between the M5 and the junction with the A375 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 00:15 on 24 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 25 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 4.21 miles from Hand and Pen. CLEARED @ 01:40
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A30 westbound between the A375 and the junction with the M5 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 00:17 on 24 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 25 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 0.9 miles from Hand and Pen. CLEARED @ 05:52
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J25 (Taunton) and J27 (Barnstaple) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 Jul 2026.
Nearest town: 17.95 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A30 eastbound between the junctions with the M5 and the A375 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 25 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 26 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.54 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J28 (Cullompton) and J29 (Honiton) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 29 Aug 2027.
Nearest town: 5.26 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J29 (Honiton) and J28 (Cullompton) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 29 Aug 2027.
Nearest town: 5.2 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A30 westbound between the junctions with the A303 and the A35 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 19:00 on 30 Apr 2026 to 07:00 on 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 10.49 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A30 eastbound between the junctions with the A35 and the A303 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 19:00 on 30 Apr 2026 to 07:00 on 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 10.39 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A30 westbound between the junctions with the A377 and the A382 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Apr 2026 to 04:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.18 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A30 westbound.
Reason: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Apr 2026 to 04:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.8 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound at junction J31 (Bodmin) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 25 Apr 2026 to 28 Apr 2026.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 28 Apr 2026 to 04:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 04:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 30 Apr 2026 to 04:00 on 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.96 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J31 (Bodmin) and J30 (Exeter) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 07:00 and 18:00 from 28 Apr 2026 to 29 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 6.61 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J30 (Exeter) and J31 (Bodmin) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 07:00 and 18:00 from 28 Apr 2026 to 29 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 6.04 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J27 (Barnstaple) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.06 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound entry slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.37 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J28 (Cullompton) and J25 (Taunton) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 10.88 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J27 (Barnstaple) and J25 (Taunton) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.87 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.13 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J28 (Cullompton) and J27 (Barnstaple) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.88 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound at junction J27 (Barnstaple) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.74 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 17.45 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.45 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound entry slip at junction J31 (Bodmin) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.17 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A30 eastbound between the junctions with the A377 and the M5 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.55 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J29 (Honiton) and J28 (Cullompton) .
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 27 Apr 2026 to 15:00 on 27 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 4.41 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J28 (Cullompton) and J29 (Honiton) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 26 Apr 2026 to 04:00 on 27 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.32 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J29 (Honiton) and J28 (Cullompton) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 26 Apr 2026 to 04:00 on 27 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.57 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A30 eastbound.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A30 eastbound.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.9 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A30 eastbound.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.82 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 westbound between the junctions with the A358 and the A375 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 22 Jun 2026 to 27 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.83 miles from Hand and Pen.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A35 eastbound between the junctions with the A375 and the A358 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 22 Jun 2026 to 27 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.98 miles from Hand and Pen.

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Location: eastbound between the M5 and the junction with the A375 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : from 00:15 on 24 April 2026 to 06:00 on 25 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 4.21 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.73--3.45

Location: westbound between the A375 and the junction with the M5 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : from 00:17 on 24 April 2026 to 06:00 on 25 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 0.9 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.75--3.34

Location: southbound between junctions J25 (Taunton) and J27 (Barnstaple) .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 July 2026.
Nearest town: 17.95 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.97--3.16

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the M5 and the A375 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 25 April 2026 to 06:00 on 26 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.54 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.79--3.23

Location: southbound between junctions J28 (Cullompton) and J29 (Honiton) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 29 August 2027.
Nearest town: 5.26 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.81--3.42

Location: northbound between junctions J29 (Honiton) and J28 (Cullompton) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 29 August 2027.
Nearest town: 5.2 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.81--3.43

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A303 and the A35 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 19:00 on 30 April 2026 to 07:00 on 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 10.49 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.82--3.15

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A35 and the A303 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 19:00 on 30 April 2026 to 07:00 on 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 10.39 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.82--3.16

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A377 and the A382 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 April 2026 to 04:00 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.18 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.72--3.62

Location: westbound.

Due to: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 April 2026 to 04:00 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.8 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.73--3.72

Location: southbound at junction J31 (Bodmin) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 04:00 from 25 April 2026 to 28 April 2026.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 28 April 2026 to 04:00 on 29 April 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 April 2026 to 04:00 on 30 April 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 30 April 2026 to 04:00 on 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.96 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.68--3.51

Location: northbound between junctions J31 (Bodmin) and J30 (Exeter) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 07:00 and 18:00 from 28 April 2026 to 29 April 2026.
Nearest town: 6.61 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.69--3.48

Location: southbound between junctions J30 (Exeter) and J31 (Bodmin) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 07:00 and 18:00 from 28 April 2026 to 29 April 2026.
Nearest town: 6.04 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.7--3.47

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J27 (Barnstaple) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 April 2026 to 06:00 on 28 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.06 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.92--3.35

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.37 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.97--3.19

Location: northbound between junctions J28 (Cullompton) and J25 (Taunton) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 April 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 10.88 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.9--3.37

Location: northbound between junctions J27 (Barnstaple) and J25 (Taunton) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.87 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.92--3.36

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.13 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.97--3.2

Location: northbound between junctions J28 (Cullompton) and J27 (Barnstaple) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.88 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.9--3.37

Location: northbound at junction J27 (Barnstaple) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.74 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.92--3.36

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 April 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 17.45 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.97--3.19

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J26 (Wellington) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.45 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.97--3.19

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J31 (Bodmin) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.17 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.68--3.52

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A377 and the M5 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.55 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.69--3.54

Location: northbound between junctions J29 (Honiton) and J28 (Cullompton) .

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 27 April 2026 to 15:00 on 27 April 2026.
Nearest town: 4.41 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.76--3.46

Location: southbound between junctions J28 (Cullompton) and J29 (Honiton) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 April 2026 to 04:00 on 27 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.32 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.74--3.46

Location: northbound between junctions J29 (Honiton) and J28 (Cullompton) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 April 2026 to 04:00 on 27 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.57 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.73--3.46

Location: eastbound.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 April 2026 to 06:00 on 28 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.73--3.73

Location: eastbound.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 April 2026 to 06:00 on 28 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.9 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.73--3.72

Location: eastbound.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 April 2026 to 06:00 on 28 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.82 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.73--3.65

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A358 and the A375 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 22 June 2026 to 27 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.83 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.78--3.03

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A375 and the A358 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 22 June 2026 to 27 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.98 miles from Hand and Pen.

50.78--3.07