We will ensure motorists are fully informed of diversions and suggested routes via signing and media. Comments have been closed on this article. If you have any questions about what is happening on site or would like more information, please drop us a line at A303SparkfordtoIlchesterDualling@nationalhighways.co.uk. That money would cover the cost for a duel carriageway passed the stones and around Winterbourne Stoke. The A303 will be open as usual during the day. Access to residents will still be granted but may involve a small delay. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. 21:00 - 05:00#M5 northbound J24 - J23 We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. You can click on a location to make a specific comment, or give us your general feedback. 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Further along the A303 corridor, archaeological fieldwork and preliminary work is due to start later this year on Highways England's transformational Amesbury to Berwick Down scheme past. Cornwall Live A30 Travel News Thu, 02 Mar 2023 20:04:09 GMT Well send you a link to a feedback form. Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Lee Nathan, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) South West Regional Chairman, said: Upgrading the single carriageway sections of this important route is key to supporting the south west economy, particularly as the only alternative route via the M4 and M5 into the south west is already heavily congested. During the weekend closures, clearly signed diversions will be in place via the A359 and the A37. On the A303 at Deptford from 9am to 3pm on February 14 slight delays are expected due to stop and go boards on the westbound entry slip road for barrier works. National Highways says the closure is forbridge inspections. Schedule : From 21:00 on 8 March 2023 to 06:00 on 9 March 2023. The route then rises up West Camel Hill before crossing over the existing A303 at the junction with Steart Hill/Howell Hill. Closures generally run 8pm-6am unless they are over 12 hours. The closure is to build 2 precast chambers 725mm x 255mm x 665mm deep in footway and to install 346m of 1 way poly duct in the verge. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Elliot Hayes, National Highways Senior Project Manager for the scheme, said: As the first total closure of the scheme, we were keen for the bridge installation to go smoothly. In the meantime, newsletters will be issued throughout the scheme and updates will be available at the A303 Sparkford to Ilchester web page. This way of working meant everyone had some input into the way the structure was built, which in turn helped us save time and plan more efficiently. The southern route out across the fields could and should have been finished years ago. Abutments are the supporting structures either side of the span of the bridge. As a result of these roadworks in the immediate area around Stonehenge there will be closures, diversions and some contra flow systems that will affect both We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Reason : Roadworks. This bridge connects both sides of the scheme, which is vital for the progress of the earth moving operation. We're also building some temporary roads, which will carry the materials and site vehicles across the scheme, to reduce the impact on local roads and villages. A key stretch of the A303 in Wiltshire, near Mere will close overnight next week. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. A303 Live Traffic, Construction and Accident Report. When the work takes place in November, our advice to people using the road is to plan ahead as the diversion will add time to journeys. During the day the road will be open as usual. During the day the road will be open as usual. These sections act as congestion bottlenecks, particularly in the summer months and at weekends, causing delays to road users, and they add to an increased risk of accidents. This new bridge will mean well have less impact on the travelling public - the construction traffic transporting earth from one side of the site to the other wont need to use the A303. Drivers hoping to travel from the A350 junction to Tinkers Hill will have to follow a diversion route that brings them back onto the A303 once they have passed the works. 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For safety, the A303 will be closed from Southfields roundabout and the A30 junction west of Newcott from 8pm to 4am, Monday to Friday, with locally signed diversions in place via the A358 to Chard and the A30. Since starting the scheme last year, we've now completed more than 60 per cent of the earthworks, moving around 900,000 tonnes of earth thats the same weight as 72,000 double decker buses! Schedule : From 21:00 on 8 March 2023 to 06:00 on 9 March 2023. A303, from 8pm February 9 to 6am February 22, moderate delays (10-30 minutes): A34 northbound and A303 eastbound, Bullington, link road, slip road and lane closures for signage repairs,. Yes. To install the temporary bridge, we will need to close the A303 between Hazelgrove roundabout and Podimore roundabout for a weekend - from 10pm on Friday 13 May to 5am on Monday 16 May. Somerset County Council initially closed the B3191 Council focuses on the bright side of the road with eco-friendly lighting the height of summer, support economic growth, facilitating growth in jobs and housing by providing a free-flowing and reliable connection between the south east and the south west, make the road safer, by providing additional capacity and reducing driver stress. contact the editor here. Miscellaneous Road closure scheduled 03/03/2023 - 03/03/2023 due to Roadworks / License - Roadworks works (Hampshire County Council) Kings Farm High Street - Southampton, England Road Closed Starts at Mar 03, 2023 09:30am Until: Mar 03, 2023 3:00pm Severity: Serious Once the road is built, well recreate woodland, hedgerow and grassland habitats to provide long term homes for these species. Major roadworks will be taking place on the A303 at Countess Roundabout - starting on Monday 17th January - lasting for 14 weeks, which will result in diversions when visiting Stonehenge. This scheme will reduce congestion, improve journey times and make our network safer for customers. FYI https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/17848982.a303-night-closures-sees-thirty-mile-diversion-put-place/ A HGV driver, a 38-year-old man from Shropshire, has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving and causing death by dangerous driving. Status : Pending. While much of the corridor is a dual carriageway, there are still over 35 miles of single carriageway. The latest expected works list, with notes from National Highways, shows that three closures already in place are expected to carry on this week: M3, from 8pm October 3 to 6am November 26, moderate delays (10-30 minutes): M3 northbound, junction 6 to 5, Lane closures for grounds surveys. support economic growth, facilitating growth in jobs and housing by providing a free-flowing and reliable connection between the South East and the South West. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed. The A303 will be closed between the Hazlegrove and Podimore roundabouts for the weekend. Devon drivers are being warned that a section of the A303 is to close overnight next week so that safety improvement works can be carried out. Julian Strong, Service Delivery Manager for National Highways, said: We appreciate that roadworks can be frustrating, but we are making every effort to ensure the impact on the local community is kept to an absolute minimum. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed. It gets incredibly busy in the summer and at bank holidays, when . Anyone unable to log in on the day can leave a comment on the exhibition or contact us by emailing A303SparkfordtoIlchesterDualling@highwaysengland.co.uk or calling 0300 123 5000. Youll be able to visit the virtual exhibition with a link that will be available from Thursday 22 July on our The tool includes an interactive map. The removal of the temporary bridge marks a significant milestone for this major scheme, with the major earthworks now completed with minimal disruption. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. No rubberneckers, more trees, restored ancient landscape, more oxygen less CO2. Lee Nathan, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) South West Regional Chairman, said: Upgrading the single carriageway sections of this important route is key to supporting the south west economy, particularly as the only alternative route via the M4 and M5 into the south west is already heavily congested. You can stay up-to-date on the top news near you with DevonLive's FREE newsletters find out more about our range of daily and weekly bulletins and sign up here or enter your email address at the top of the page. In the meantime, newsletters will be issued throughout the scheme and updates will be available at theA303 Sparkford to Ilchester web page, said Highways England. What science tells us about the afterlife. Main construction work will get under way in 2022, with closures kept to a minimum throughout the scheme. Requirements are conditions that have been included in the DCO, which control how the project must be implemented (constructed and maintained). Keep up to date with what's happening on this scheme by signing up to our updates. Schedule : From 21:00 on 14 March 2023 to 06:00 on 15 March 2023. We do need a Tunnel because a duel carriage way will not stop the rubber neckers, the only way to do that is to take the road under ground plue it will be hidden then without being a blot on the landscape. The project team had arranged to close the A303 in both directions between Hazlegrove roundabout and Podimore roundabout for a whole weekend. This wont start happening until the spring - and well make sure youre given plenty of notice! Schedule Read More The carriageway will be closedfor resurfacing. News stories, speeches, letters and notices, Reports, analysis and official statistics, Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports. Main construction work will get under way in 2022, with . The upgrade, costing 130 to 160 million, is scheduled to be open to traffic in 2024 and further information events are planned in the future. National Highways has said that "delays are likely" during the overnight works. The commuter road will be closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (June 20-22) between 8pm and 6am. On Friday 1 October we marked the start of our work on the A303 Sparkford to Ilchester dual carriageway project. Installing the bridge is the next big milestone and will be a significant new addition to the scheme landscape. 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As part of the preparation work, more than 2,500 letters were sent to residents along the diversion route, as well as lots of engagement with the local residents, businesses and parish councils to help minimise the impact of the closure. During this weekend closure, clearly signed diversions will be in place via the A359 and the A37. Drivers can obtain up-to-the-minute travel information on local radio the @HighwaysSWEST Twitter feed, by phoning the National Highways Information Line on 0300 123 5000 or by accessing the website: www.trafficengland.com. Wed like to thank motorists in advance for their patience while this essential safety and maintenance work is carried out.. Torquay had the majority of the chances at the Recreation Ground but couldn't get another goal after Brett McGavin's 10th minute equaliser cancelled out Aldershot's early opener. The bridge was used to transport material and minimise the. Your email address will not be published. Before you travel, you can obtain up-to-the-minute travel information on the @HighwaysSWEST Twitter feed, by phoning the National Highways Information Line on 0300 123 5000 or by accessing the website: www.trafficengland.com. A 'number of safety improvements' to the A303 between Southfields roundabout, Illminster, and the A30 junction west of Newcott, near Honiton, begin on Monday night, closing the road for five nights. The new space provides a fresh and airy working environment and there are good parking facilities for the team which will minimise traffic movements near to the local community. Location : The A303 eastbound between the junctions with the A30 and the A358 . Here is the latest information on the Travel Alerts: A303 . Closures over 12 hours or more are highlighted in blue on the downloadable 'roadwork status' attachment. Planned closures in the region tonight National Highways will soon be doing a short scheme of maintenance work on the A303 between Podimore and Sparkford. To remove the bridge, we will need to close the A303 between Hazlegrove roundabout and Podimore roundabout for a weekend, from 10pm on Friday, 11 November, to 5am on Monday, 14 November. Our travel news is as up to date as possible but please do always check with local traffic news sources and always allow plenty of time for your A303 journey. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 13 March 2023 to 15 March 2023. Harry: I always felt different to rest of family, Everything Everywhere wins big ahead of Oscars, Canadian grandma helps police snag phone scammer, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty. Julian Strong, service delivery manager for National Highways, said: We appreciate that roadworks can be frustrating, but we are making every effort to ensure the impact on the local community is kept to an absolute minimum. To help us improve GOV.UK, wed like to know more about your visit today. Ive been saying for years, restore the natural forest that used to surround Stonehenge. Job done for a fraction of the cost and disruption. This isnt part of the major upgrade scheme its just a small maintenance project to do very minor works, for example filling potholes. The A303's westbound carriageway will be closed between Ilchester and the Cartgate roundabout (near Martock and Yeovil) for five nights this week. You can view our application and the decision on the Planning Inspectorates webpage. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. You can change your cookie settings at any time. A key stretch of the A303 in Wiltshire, near Mere will close overnight next week. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed. Young entrepreneur opens her dream shop 'Stuff' in Salisbury, Aldi opening new Swindon store later this year as jobs advertised, Glider plane performs emergency landing in Wiltshire field, Wiltshire's 'wonkiest road' repairs lined up - but not until 2023, Downton's Bull Hotel set for major transformation and concert nights. Location : The A303 eastbound between the A3093 and the junction with the A34 . Traffic delay information supplied by UK Traffic Delays. The bridge was used to transport material and minimise the impact of construction on motorists. During the weekend closures, clearly signed diversions will be in place via the A359 and the A37. Drivers can obtain up-to-the-minute travel information on local radio the @HighwaysSWEST Twitter feed, by phoning the National Highways Information Line on 0300 123 5000 or by accessing the website: To remove the bridge, we will need to close the A303 between Hazlegrove roundabout and Podimore roundabout for a weekend, from. Is the A303 closed sparkford to wincanton? This new temporary bridge is a vital part of the scheme it will keep construction off the main road, reducing the impact of the scheme on road users and residents. The bridge was installed back in May this year to allow us to transport earth from one side of the site to the other. The westbound carriageway will be closed between 8pm and 6am on every working day this week (Monday, June 20 to Friday, June 24). In September, work will commence with site clearance and earthworks, and preparing the ground for construction, with traffic management not planned until early next year and minimal disruption to 2021 holiday traffic, especially around half term. Traffic delays for the A303 road in South West England. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Members of Parliament, and council members from across the region joined us for our first event on site. . The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. A total of 14 beams were lifted in by an 800 tonne crane, supplied by Ainscough, over 8 days. It will shut in both directions between 9pm and 6am from Wednesday, August 17 to Saturday, August 20. Further along the A303 corridor, archaeological fieldwork and preliminary work is due to start later this year on Highways England's transformational Amesbury to Berwick Down scheme past Stonehenge, with the five-year main construction phase expected to start by late 2022, early 2023. Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 05:30 from 12 August 2019 to 14 August 2019. link road from M25 J15 clockwise to M4 J4B Location : The M25 clockwise exit slip at junction J15 . We advise drivers to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys over the weekend. RAC Traffic News lets you plan your route by giving you live traffic updates along a route you select or a traffic report for a location of your choice in the UK. Over the next few weeks, well be talking more about the environmental work were doing, so watch this space! The A30 is Cornwall's busiest major road, running from Launceston in the north of the county, all the way down to Penzance. A diversion will be in place via the A37, the A30, and the A3088. uk breakdown; european breakdown; motorbike breakdown; report a breakdown; insurance; car insurance; home insurance . Forenom has three hostels near the airport if you want to check some economical options for . Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. The team had used 4-D modelling to build the structure virtually and anticipate any unforeseen problems well before it was built. Drivers will not be able to use the Toneway inTauntonfor three nights this week as part of ongoing work to increase the capacity of the Creech Castle junction. All roadworks carried out on trunk roads (A30, A38) are the responsibility of the Highways Agency. If you would like further information about this work, you can contact National Highways Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 open 24/7 or email: info@highwaysengland.co.uk. Originally, the work was planned for 2 days - but the windy and rainy conditions held work up; the team worked well to install the beams given the conditions. Schedule : From 21:00 on 14 March 2023 to 06:00 on 15 March 2023. Hampshire Constabulary has confirmed that three people have been killed following a four vehicle crash that closed the A303 near Andover on Wednesday (August 25). work with local communities to reduce the impact of the road on a sense of community severance, and look for ways to improve local peoples quality of life. The temporary bridge which is being removed helped transport 900,000 tonnes of earth. Automobile Association Developments Ltd. 2018 . Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. ECHO is a one-way feedback tool, so if youd like a response to your feedback you can email the project team at: A303SparkfordtoIlchesterDualling@highwaysengland.co.uk. Location : The A303 eastbound. Wiltshire Council can not provide information for the M4 Motorway and A303, A36, A417 and A419 trunk roads which are the responsibility of Highways England who can be contacted using the links. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's We were outstanding from start to finish. make journey times more reliable and resilient, by providing more capacity it will become easier to manage traffic when incidents occur. For roadworks, delays and diversions on the M5, A30, A35, A38 and the A303 please contact National Highways. A tunnel is total overkill. It will also tackle a long-standing bottleneck, reduce journey times to the south-west and improve traffic flows in that area at peak times and during peak seasons. Since then were moved 900,000 tonnes of earth across it, and now were ready to take it down. Compared with traffic jams in London every day the 303 by Stonehenge for a few hours a week is hardly worth a mention, there are other routes we can all use anyway! This means well be able to remove the temporary bridge later this year more news to follow on this next month. In the early hours of Saturday morning, a 200-tonne crane lifted the new bridge into place. Status : Pending. Skip to content Breakdown Cover Breakdown Cover UK Breakdown Cover Electric Car Breakdown Cover Van Breakdown Cover adidas indoor nationals qualifying times 2022 Menu Toggle; best takeout restaurants in jasper Menu Toggle; suisun waterfront restaurant week 2021 Menu Toggle; which pharmacies are testing for covid-19 Menu Toggle; executive director skills resume Menu Toggle. When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? Location : The A303 eastbound between the junctions with the A338 and the A342 . The weather -dependent installation will involve the crane . Reason : Emergency roadworks are planned. 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