DRIVERS are set to a face a 27 mile diversion amid upcoming road works.  

Motorists around Launceston and Lawhitton will be left looking for alternative routes in the coming weeks as South West Water undertake nine days of essential works.  

Between October 13 and October 22, the water provider has been given permission to close a stretch of the B3362, near Greystone Bridge.  

The one mile closure is being undertaken to allow for utility repair and maintenance works and will be in place 24 hours a day, including weekends.  

Those who use the route over the Tamar will instead be faced with a lengthy diversion, stretching a huge 27 miles.  

Drivers in Cornwall are set to be diverted towards Callington before heading up the A390 to St Ann’s Chapel, Gunnislake and back on the B3362 towards Milton Abbot.  

Despite the closure, both pedestrian and vehicle access will be maintained.