M3, Multiple Temporary Traffic Restrictions

M3 MOTORWAY (JUNCTIONS 2 TO 14) TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS

Notice is hereby given that National Highways has made an Order on the M3 Motorway in the Counties of Surrey and Hampshire, under Sections 14(1)(a), 14(1)(c) and 14(7) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 because works are proposed to be executed on, or in the vicinity of, the road.

The effect of the Order is to: -

1. authorise the overnight closure, in phases, of-

(a) both carriageways of the M3 between the centreline of Kitsmead Lane overbridge and Junction 14 (M27 Junction 4), and all slip and link roads leading to and from those carriageways;

(b) the circulatory systems at Junction 6 (Spur Road), Junction 9 (A34) and Junction 12 (A335);

(c) the hard shoulder adjacent to the lengths of carriageway and slip and link roads in 1. (a) above; and

(d) any emergency refuge area adjacent to the lengths of carriageway in 1. (a) above.

2. authorise the overnight hard shoulder running adjacent to the lengths of carriageway and the slip and link roads described in 1. (a) above.

3. permit HGVs in the outside lane of the lengths of carriageway described in 1. (a) above, during inside-lane closures.

These measures are in the interests of road safety while contractors undertake maintenance and renewal work of a cyclical nature and M3 project works.

The duration and scope of each closure or provision above will vary depending on the nature of the maintenance work being undertaken on each occasion. The programme of works will start on or after 2nd January 2024.

The overnight provisions described above between Junctions 2 and 14 will take place between 21:00 and 06:00 (maximum period). (The M3 Order extends into London not covered by this newspaper).

Planned maintenance work will be scheduled to avoid disruption during known peak periods, although essential maintenance may be necessary during these periods to prevent the need for emergency works. Please see National Highways website for specific details on any upcoming closures.

The Order will come into force on 2nd January 2024 and remain in force until 24th December 2024.

Traffic affected by the closures will be diverted via other junctions of the M3, or using the M25, M27, A27, A30, A31, A34, A272, A287, A303, A308, A322, A327, A331, A335, A3090, B3040, B3041, B3049, B3335, B3349, and the B3420. The diversion in operation will vary according to the closure in force, and the diversion roads listed above are the agreed routes, but these may change depending on local conditions.

The temporary closures, hard shoulder and HGV outside lane running and diversion routes will be clearly indicated by traffic signs when they are in operation during the works period.

H Blyth, an Official of National Highways Ltd. Ref: NH/SE/2024/M3/RNO

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