Drivers may need to allow extra time to travel on a major road through Cornwall due to temporary traffic signals and lower speed limit in place following damage to a bridge.

Parapets on the bridge over the River Fowey near Bodmin Parkway station were badly damaged after a three-vehicle collision on Saturday afternoon (June 15).

Following the collision, the A38 was closed in both directions between the A30 at Dobwalls and the A390 at Carminnow Cross.

A National Highways spokesperson said: "To ensure the continued safety of drivers using the bridge, temporary traffic lights have been installed at either side of the bridge. A further 40mph speed limit is also in place."

The measures are expected to be in place until the parapets have been fixed, with delays expected, especially in the lead-up to the peak summer period.

"Drivers are advised to plan ahead, allow more time for their journeys, and to find alternative routes if at all possible," added the spokesperson. 

Further updates on the timescales for repairs will be shared as they are confirmed, via National Highways X feed @HighwaysSWEST, and the 'National Highways: South West' Facebook page.