ANYONE travelling to Okehampton Show next Thursday (August 9) from the Crediton direction is being warned there will be a diversion in place.

Roadworks are planned on the A3073 Copplestone to Okehampton road. The road will be closed at Bow from 7am to 7pm from August 2 to 10.

South West Highways has informed show organisers that there will be a diversion via Winkleigh, so if you are travelling from this direction please allow time for this diversion or choose an alternative route.