When will the Heavitree Road in Exeter reopen?

The Heavitree Road in Exeter is now expected to reopen on November 21st, 2025, after being delayed for a third time.

What is causing the delays to the Heavitree Road reopening?

The delays are due to unexpected engineering difficulties encountered by Wales and West Utilities during their gas pipe upgrade work on the road. The company has also been coordinating with the nearby University of Exeter to avoid disrupting on-campus facilities.

How has the Heavitree Road closure impacted traffic in Exeter?

The extended closure of Heavitree Road has caused major traffic tailbacks on other roads in the city, with the situation being exacerbated by concurrent work on another main route, Buddle Lane, also being undertaken by Wales and West Utilities.

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Exeter Road Closure Delayed Again, Causing Traffic Chaos

10 Nov

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Summary

Heavitree Road closure extended to November 21st
Delays caused by unexpected engineering issues
Road closure disrupts traffic on other routes in Exeter

Exeter Road Closure Delayed Again, Causing Traffic Chaos

As of November 10th, 2025, the reopening of the main road out of Exeter, Heavitree Road, has been delayed for a third time. The road closure, which was initially scheduled to end on October 7th, has now been pushed back to November 21st.

The delays are due to ongoing gas pipe upgrade work being carried out by Wales and West Utilities. The utility company had previously revised the reopening date to October 13th, then November 10th, but has now confirmed the road will remain closed for an additional 11 days.

The extended closure has caused significant traffic disruption in the area, with major tailbacks on other roads in the city. The situation has been exacerbated by concurrent work on another main route, Buddle Lane, also being undertaken by Wales and West Utilities.