22-05-2025
Warning of M5 delays as thousands set to attend Devon County Show
Drivers are being warned to expect delays on the M5 near Exeter due to the Devon County Show this weekend.
The three-day event at the Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary, is expected to attract up to 100,000 people. It will take place on Thursday, May 15, Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17.
This is expected to cause increased traffic on the M5 north and south of junctions 29 and 30, the A30 east and west of Exeter and the A38 south of Exeter.
Congestion has previously occurred during the morning influx to the show, particularly the M5 northbound between junctions 31 and 30, and traffic is likely to be particularly busy on Thursday morning.
M5 traffic will be directed to use junction 30 to access the showground via the A376 and A3052, while A30 westbound traffic will be directed to exit at the Daisy Mount junction and use the B3180 and A3052.
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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."
For more event details, people can check out the Devon County Show website.
In the meantime, drivers can obtain up-to-the-minute travel information by accessing the Traffic England website.
