Breaking News: Storm Goretti Causes Havoc, A30 Closed in Two Key Locations
Cornwall is facing a challenging situation as Storm Goretti rages on, with the A30, a vital road, closed in two separate incidents due to fallen trees. This has sparked a chain reaction of disruptions across the county.
The storm has brought down trees all over Cornwall, blocking routes and causing major headaches for commuters and emergency services alike. Our live blog (https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/live-storm-goretti-updates-danger-10744079) is your go-to source for the latest updates on this developing story.
But here's where it gets controversial... The A30, a major artery in Cornwall, has been closed in two critical spots: Hayle and Lelant. Online traffic service Inrix reports that fallen trees are to blame for these closures.
In Lelant, the A30 is closed in both directions due to a fallen tree between A3074 Nut Lane and A394. Inrix adds that multiple trees have fallen in this stretch, causing significant disruption.
And this is the part most people miss: the A30 is also closed westbound on the Hayle Bypass due to a fallen tree and a broken-down lorry. Inrix notes that the eastbound direction is open, but the westbound closure is causing a diversion via St Ives.
The impact of these closures is far-reaching. Schools and colleges across Cornwall are either closed or opening late today, as reported by Jeff Reines. You can find the full and regularly updated list of school closures here (https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/full-cornwall-school-closure-list-10745397).
The storm has caused chaos across Cornwall, as Jeff Reines also highlights. Our live blog (https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/live-storm-goretti-updates-danger-10744079) is constantly updated with the latest information on the storm's impact and the ongoing disruptions.
Inrix, the online traffic service, provides detailed reports on the closures. For Lelant, they reported at 2.48 am, last updated at 8.44 am, that the A30 is closed in both directions due to a fallen tree. For Hayle, their report, last updated at 8.51 am, states that the A30 Hayle Bypass is closed in both directions due to a fallen tree and a broken-down lorry.
As the situation unfolds, we encourage you to stay informed and share your experiences or thoughts in the comments. Are there any other impacts of the storm that you've noticed? How has this affected your daily routine? We'd love to hear from you and keep this conversation going!
