THE A30 will be subject to an overnight closure across the weekend in order to perform emergency repairs.
It comes after a lorry caught fire between Sourton Cross and Lifton Down earlier this week.
The westbound carriageway approaching Cornwall from Devon will be closed to enable the works to repair the road to take place.
A spokesperson for National Highways, the body responsible for the maintenance and management of major trunk roads across the United Kingdom said: “National Highways is advising drivers that the A30 will be closed overnight for emergency repairs following a lorry fire.
“The westbound carriageway will be fully closed from 7pm on Friday, June 21 to 6am on Saturday, June 22 between Sourton Cross and Lifton Down.
“Lane one westbound is currently closed and will remain so throughout the day.
“During the overnight closure, a signed diversion route will be in place, using the old A30 through Bridestowe, Lewdown and Lifton.
“Drivers can obtain up-to-the-minute travel information on local radio, the @HighwaysSWEST X (Twitter) feed, by phoning the National Highways Information Line on 0300 123 5000 or by accessing the website: www.trafficengland.com”