Update: 14 May 2026 Tidal flow switch on date announced – 6am Tuesday 19 May Rigorous safety testing of the new tidal flow lane control system at Saltash Tunnel and across the Tamar Bridge has gone well. As a result, on Tuesday 19 May at 6am, we’ll be switching on...
Saltash Tunnel
National Highways: A38 Saltash Tunnel update (12 May 2026)
Update: 12 May 2026 Key milestone fast approaching in our technology upgrade at Saltash Tunnel We’ll soon be approaching a significant milestone with our new lane control system at Saltash Tunnel and across the Tamar Bridge. We’ve been undertaking rigorous...
National Highways: A38 Saltash Tunnel update – March 2026
March 2026 update Testing of overhead lane signals begins We’re continuing our extensive programme of works to update the technology in and around Saltash Tunnel. The new lane control system represents a significant upgrade to tunnel safety. This modern system will...
A38 Saltash Tunnel Technology Upgrade – June 2025 Update
Saltash Tunnel Technology Upgrade
Information update from National Highways regarding the Saltash Tunnel Upgrade



