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Travel chaos for Argyle/Portsmouth fans

Plymouth Argyle and Portsmouth fans travelling to today's League Two play off are facing delays as work on demolishing a bridge over runs. The old bridge at Merafield is being removed and replaced in a project costing £6 million.

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Argyle and Portsmouth fans delayed on A38

The bridge at Merafield is causing travel chaos for football fans Credit: Highways England

Plymouth Argyle and Portsmouth fans travelling to today's League Two play off are facing delays as work on demolishing a bridge over runs. The old bridge at Merafield is being removed and replaced in a project costing £6 million.

Police say the A38 will re-open at 3pm. People are being advised to allow extra time to get to the game, which kicks off at 6pm.

Currently there are tailbacks to Smithaleigh and Manadon. There is a diversion through Plympton.

The project taking place this weekend has caused criticism from fans:

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