On Monday 25 April National Highways had planned to start the long awaited repair work to the A35, but the work has been delayed.

In October 2021 a landslip took place along the A35, just outside Honiton as you drive towards Axminster. Since then, temporary traffic lights have been in place.

The traffic lights are causing long queues in both directions throughout the day.

National Highways told Nub News: "We had been hoping to start the landslip repairs on the A35 at Devil's Elbow near Honiton this week, but this has been delayed for a few weeks following some last-minute design changes to ensure the stability of the works and carriageway for safety reasons.

 "We hope these complex works will take place next month and will comprise sheet piling, verge and bank reinstatement and resurfacing of the carriageway. Once finalised, all traffic management arrangements and diversion routes will be announced." 

There will be diversions in place whilst the work is carried out, but the agency is not yet sure of the exact route.