Devon hit by Storm Frank - see list of roads closed

High winds and heavy rainfall have caused localised flooding and disruption on many of Devon’s roads, and motorists are being advised to take extra care.

People are also being urged to avoid coastal and river areas as the severe weather continues to cause water levels to rise and waves to over top seafronts.

Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council’s cabinet member for Highway Management and Flood Prevention, said: “With strong winds and heavy rainfall overnight and continuing today there is lots of surface water and localised flooding around, and also a risk of trees down, so conditions will be difficult on the county’s roads.

“Our highways teams are busy dealing with incidents as they arise, but people need to be prepared for the possibility of disruption.

“No doubt many will be looking to travel during the holidays but please plan your journey, check the weather forecast and avoid travelling unless absolutely essential.

“We would also like to remind people not to drive through floodwater, and avoid exposed coasts during storm conditions. Also please be aware that road closure signs are put up for safety reasons and people should not move them or tamper with them, as it could put others at risk.”

Below is Devon County Council’s list of flooding updates as of 1.30pm (December 30):

• A396 Stoke Cannon Woods - impassable
• A386 Were Gifford Torrington - impassable
• A376 Saddlers Arms - impassable
• Daisy Mount, Ottery St Mary A30 - impassable
• A384 Riverford Bridge - road flooded
• B3362 Milton Abbot - road flooded
• A3072 North Tawton - road flooded
• B3193    Bittaford - road flooded impassable
• Knighton Hill, Wembury - Manhole cover missing
• Ottery Sy Mary, Washbrook View - Blocked drains
• Ford Farm Cottage Bideford   - Blocked Drains
• A379 Exminster Rd, by garage - Road flooded
• Renney Rd, Heybrook Bay - Road flooding
• Lambs Inn – Higher Cross Uffculme - Blocked Drain
• Chaynegate Lane, Exeter - Blocked Drain
• Station Road, Exton   - Road Flooded
• Clapper Lane, Honiton - Blocked Drain
• Woodbury Salterton, Heathfield cross - Road Flooded
• A3072 Newlands Mill North Tawton - Blocked Drain
• Milton Damerel Denworthy Cross - Blocked Drain
• Ridgeway Ottery St Mary - Road Flooded
• Exmouth Road, Lympstone - Blocked Drain
• Mandrake Close Exeter - Blocked Drain
• Sanddown Lane, Newton St Cyres - Blocked Drain
• Past Wolfsgrove Farm, Kingsteighton - Blocked Drain
• St Olaves Close Exeter - Blocked Drain
• Cotmatin Road, Sidmouth - Blocked Drain
• A373 Godford Cross, to Shoelay Awliscombe - Road flooded
• Sidmouth Rd Aylesbeare - Road flooded
• Metcombe Cross to Gypsy Corner, Marwood - Road flooded
• Marshbarton Road under the bridge - Road flooded
• Beacon Lane Exeter nr St Jame’s School - Blocked Drain
• Moss Cottage Bickington - Road Flooded
• The Avenue Newton Abbot - Road Flooded
• Mullicott Cross to Lynton cross West Down - Road Flooded
• Alfingtyon Rd Alfington - Road Flooded
• Fenny Bridges - Road Flooded
• Chuley Road, Ashburton - Road Flooded
• Lakeham Farm, Higher Ashton - Road Flooded
• Westfield to Stoke Cannon Bridge - Road Flooded
• B3227 Depford - earlier tree cleared
• Sparkwell Cross, Shipland Sparkwell - Water over cars (all persons recovered)
• Tarbuddle Burlescombe - Road Flooded
• Trusham Quarry to Trusham cross roads - Fallen Tree
• A3052 Newland Mill/Debathe Cross - Serious RTC

For the latest information and travel advice follow the Highways Operations control centre manager on Twitter via @HughHOCC or the Emergency Planning Team via @DevonAlert.

Winter weather advice can be found on our website here -  www.devon.gov.uk/winter

To view the latest coast path closures and safety advice go to www.southwestcoastpath.com

Further information and links to relevant agencies on our website here  - http://www.devon.gov.uk/flooding.htm

Find out more about who to contact if you experience flooding here - https://new.devon.gov.uk/floodriskmanagement/who-to-contact-if-you-experience-flooding/