Reconstruction work on A375 begins

Essential reconstruction work will start on the A375 at Sidbury Hill 8 April.

A section of the road, between Sidbury and the Hare and Hounds at Putts Corner, will be closed from Monday 8 April to Friday 10 May for reconstruction, resurfacing and drainage.  A crash barrier will also be installed along a stretch overlooking the valley.

The road was initially closed last September to enable work to start on major drainage improvements and edge support work after two landslips had occurred on a different section of the road.

The Council says that every effort will be made to complete the scheme and re-open the road as soon as possible, and that a shuttle bus service will be in place throughout the period of the closure to keep disruption to a minimum.

Traffic will be diverted via the A35 Exeter Road, A30, B3177 to Ottery St Mary, Wiggaton, Tipton St John, Bowd, A3052 to Sidford and vice versa. Or alternatively via the A3052 and Seaton Road before rejoining the A375 and vice versa.

The shuttle bus service will serve normal bus stops in Sidbury and will connect in Sidford with the diverted main buses to and from Sidmouth and Honiton. Full details are available from Stagecoach on 01392 427711.