Plan ahead for journeys to Devon County Show
National Highways is asking drivers using the M5 to allow extra time
Visitors to this year's Devon County Show, who are planning to use the M5 near Exeter, are advised to plan their journeys ahead.
The show, to be held tomorrow (Thursday 15th May), Friday 16th and Saturday 17th, averages an attendance of up to 100,000 people over the three days at the Westpoint Arena at Clyst St Mary.
National Highways is warning that increased traffic is anticipated on the M5 north and south of junctions 29 and 30, the A30 east and west of Exeter and the A38 south of Exeter as a result.
John Ingram, South West Network Planner for National Highways, said: “We’re working closely with our partners at Devon County Council and Devon and Cornwall Police to give drivers advice to help them plan their journeys during this busy period, and our traffic officers will be patrolling the M5, A38 and A30 to assist with any breakdowns and incidents.
“Junction 30 of the M5 could be particularly busy and the north approach to junction 30 could also see significant increases in traffic between 8am and 10.30am over the three days when visitors to the Devon Show could be using the motorway at the same time as commuter and freight traffic.
“The A30 east and west of Exeter and A38 south of Exeter could also see increases in traffic, and drivers are advised to plan their travel routes in advance, and to keep up to date with the latest road conditions. Yellow signs will advise show visitors which route to take on the approaches to the show.”