THE road closure for planned drainage works on the A3072 Crediton to Tiverton road began on November 7 and is being completed in two sections.

Contractors have until December 16 to complete the works.

The first section, the road from Coffintree Cross to Cheriton Cross, Stockleigh Pomeroy was completed on November 11 and the road from Chilton Gate to Dart Bridge, Bickleigh began on November 14 and is expected to be finished by December 9.

A signed diversion is in place.