Temporary one way system on airport road

A temporary one-way system will be introduced on the access road to Exeter International Airport, to enable the next phase of improvements work to be carried out safely next month.

Work on the £1.4 million widening scheme on the B3184 is progressing well and the next stage requires a one way system, inbound towards the airport and Business Park coming into place between Monday 5 January and Friday 20 February.

For traffic looking to leave the area, a diversion route will be signed via the B3184 to the A3052, before turning left for the A30 Eastbound (Honiton, Axminster and Dorchester) or right for A30 Westbound (Exeter and M5). This temporary system will mean that all traffic coming away from Exeter Airport will be re-routed on the diversion.

Traffic leaving the A3052 is being asked to find an alternative route to the B3184, where possible, in order to reduce congestion created by traffic passing in the opposite direction. 

Councillor Andrew Leadbetter, Devon County Council Cabinet Member for Economy and Growth, said: “This one way traffic management system is necessary on safety grounds to prevent the build up of traffic queuing on the A30 slip road. There may be some disruption but every effort is being made to limit inconvenience as much as we can. Where possible, if people can avoid travelling at peak times that would also help to reduce disruption.”

After 20 February, temporary two-way traffic lights will be back in place until the end of March.

The work is being carried out by contractor South West Highways (SWH Ltd) and is expected to be completed in the Spring.