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A38 Severe Cleared

A38 eastbound between A374 near Plymouth and B3416 | Eastbound | Broken down vehicle

22 May 2026, 20:34 Eastbound 26 views

Incident Details

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

A38
Severe
Cleared
20:34, 22 May 2026

📜 Incident timeline

· First report

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 31 minutes. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 1h 11m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 1h 51m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 2h 26m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 3h 1m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 3h 36m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 4h 11m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 4h 46m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 5h 21m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 5h 56m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 6h 31m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 7h 6m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 7h 41m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 8h 16m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 8h 51m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 9h 26m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 10h 1m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 10h 41m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 11h 21m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 11h 56m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 12h 31m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 13h 11m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 13h 46m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 14h 21m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 17h 31m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 18h 6m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 18h 41m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 19h 16m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 19h 51m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 20h 26m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 21h 1m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 21h 36m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 22h 11m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 22h 46m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 23h 21m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 23h 56m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 24h 31m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 25h 6m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 25h 46m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 26h 21m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 26h 56m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 27h 31m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 28h 6m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 28h 41m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 29h 21m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 29h 56m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 30h 31m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 31h 6m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 31h 41m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 32h 16m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 32h 51m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 33h 26m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 34h 1m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 34h 36m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 35h 11m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 35h 46m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 36h 21m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 36h 56m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 37h 31m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 38h 6m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 43h 36m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 44h 16m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 44h 51m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 45h 26m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 47h 31m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 48h 11m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 49h 26m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 50h 1m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 50h 41m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 51h 16m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 51h 51m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 52h 26m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 53h 1m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 53h 41m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 54h 16m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 54h 51m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 55h 26m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 56h 1m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 56h 36m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 57h 11m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 57h 46m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 58h 21m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 58h 56m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 59h 31m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

Wording as published by National Highways, recorded as it changed.

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