Residents found the road from The Old Smithy to Goldburn Cross near Jacobstowe unexpectedly closed this morning (January 9), forcing them to take a nearly six-mile diversion.

Devon County Council has given notice that the road will be closed until January 14 to allow South West Water to repair a mains leak.

Drivers should follow the diversion route, which runs via Folly Gate, Lamerton, and Goldburn Cross, passing Teachmore Farm and Beech Lodge, and applies in both directions, a distance of 5.8 miles.