The reopening of the main road out of Exeter has been delayed for a third time due to works being carried out by Wales and West Utilities.
The firm, which is upgrading gas pipes, had first promised Heavitree Road would reopen on 7 October.
That date was then revised to 13 October, then 10 November but the road alongside the Waitrose store and the St Luke’s campus of the University of Exeter will now not reopen until 21 November, utility bosses have confirmed.
The road closure has caused major traffic tailbacks on other roads and has come at the same time as disruption to another main route in the city – Buddle Lane – also due to Wales and West work.
Wales and West said it had hoped to lift the road closure on 10 November.
Lee Moore, performance manager for Devon, said: “However, in agreement with Devon County Council, and in order to maintain access for the university campus during weekdays, we have only been able to work in some areas over the weekend.
“This has slowed our progress and means that we will now complete the project and reopen the road on 21 November.”
