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06 Sept 2025

Section of A386 near Torrington closed until end of October

New gullies will be installed and the road surface will be patched

A file image showing a roadworks sign - Credit: DCC

A file image showing a roadworks sign - Credit: DCC

Due to 'drainage improvements' being worked on at Mile Hill in Little Torrington a section of the A386 will be closed for at least two more weeks..

The A386 Mile Hill was completely closed to traffic on Monday, October 9, and will remain closed until Friday, October 27, while the work is carried out.

As part of the scheme, new gullies will be installed and the road surface will also be patched.

Advance warning signs about the road closure are located at Inwardleigh, Hatherleigh, Meeth, Merton, Taddiport and Great Torrington.

During the closure, the official diversion route is signed via the A3124 Beaford, Winkleigh, A3072 Sampford Chapple, Jacobstowe, A386 Hatherleigh, Meeth and Merton.

HGVs approaching Little Torrington via the A386 are advised to turn at Gribble Cross junction.

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