A serious incident near Ashburton is causing major delays on the A38 this afternoon (December 16).
The eastbound carriageway has been closed between the B3352 Peartree Junction and the Ashburton turnoff due to an accident.
Devon and Cornwall Police report that there is congestion back to the Dartbridge Junction and some routes through Ashburton are also busy.
The westbound carriageway was closed but has now reopened. However the eastbound carriageway remains shut.