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26 Mar 2026

Taw Bridge closed due to police incident

Police close Taw bridge in Barnstaple this evening (Thursday 10 April) as drivers urged to find alternative routes

Taw Bridge closed due to police incident

Taw Bridge in Barnstaple. Credit: © Copyright Maurice Clements

Taw Bridge in Barnstaple has been closed this evening (Thursday 10 April) following a police incident, according to Devon Alert.

The travel service posted on X: “Taw Bridge, Barnstaple is closed due to a Police incident. Please find an alternative route.”

The nature of the incident has not yet been confirmed.

The North Devon Gazette has contacted Devon and Cornwall Police for more information and is awaiting a response.

This article will be updated as soon as further details are available.

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