Portsmouth and Southampton Areas - Multiple Temporary Traffic Restrictions

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

M27, M271, M275 AND A3(M) MOTORWAYS & A3 AND A27 TRUNK ROADS (PORTSMOUTH AND SOUTHAMPTON) TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS
Notice is hereby given that National Highways intends to make an Order
on the M27, M271, M275 and A3(M) Motorways and the A3 and A27 Trunk
Roads in the Counties of Hampshire and Surrey, and the Unitary Authorities
of the City of Southampton and the City of Portsmouth, 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 would be to:-
1. authorise the phased overnight closure of –
(a) both carriageways (in sections as required) of the M27 Motorway
between Junction 1 (A31) and Junction 12 (A3/A27);
(b) both carriageways (in sections as required) of the M271 Motorway
from the A3057 Roundabout to Redbridge Roundabout (A33/A35);
(c) both carriageways of the M275 Motorway between Hilsea
Interchange and Junction 2 (A3);
(d) both carriageways (in sections as required) of the A3(M) between
Junction 1 (A3) and Junction 5 (A27/A2030);
(e) all slip and link roads leading to and from the lengths of carriageway
described in 1. (a) to (d) above;
(f) the hard shoulder adjacent to the lengths of carriageway and slip
and link roads described in 1. (a) to (e) above; and
(g) any emergency refuge area adjacent to the lengths of carriageway
described in 1. (a) above.
2. authorise the phased overnight hard shoulder running adjacent to the
lengths of carriageway and the slip and link roads described in 1. (a) to
(e) above.
3. permit HGVs in the outside lane of the lengths of carriageway
described in 1. (a) to (c) above, during inside-lane closures.
4. authorise the phased overnight closure of –
(a) both carriageways of the A27 (in sections as required) between
Portsbridge Roundabout (M27 Junction 12) and Pevensey Roundabout;
(b) both carriageways of the A3 (in sections as required) between
Ockham Interchange (B2039/B2215) and a point 500 metres northwest of the northern entry/exit of Hindhead Tunnel;
(c) both carriageways of the A3 (in sections as required) between
the centreline of Hazel Grove Interchange (A333) and Horndean
Interchange (A3(M) Junction 1);
(d) any slip and link road leading to or from the carriageways described
in (a), (b) and (c) above;
(e) any side road at junction with the lengths of carriageway described
in 4. (a), (b) and (c) above; and
(f) any lay-by or bus stop adjacent to the lengths of carriageway
described in in 4. (a), (b) and (c) above.
These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors
undertake maintenance and renewal work of a cyclical nature and M27,
M271, M275, A3(M), A3 and A27 project works.
The duration of each closure would vary depending on the nature of the
maintenance work being undertaken on each occasion. The programme
of works would start on or after 2nd January 2025. The overnight closures
would be in operation between 21:00 and 06:00 (maximum period).
Planned maintenance work would 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 would come into force on 2nd January 2025 and remain in force
until 24th December 2025.
Traffic affected by the closures would be diverted via other junctions of
the M27, M271, M275, A3(M), A3 and the A27 or by using the M3, A31,
A32, A33, A35, A36, A246, A247, A25, A272, A322, A325, A334, A335,
A336, A2030, A3024, A3057, B2039, B2070, B2148, B2149, B2150,
B2171, B2177, B2215, B3000, B3002, B3004, B3006, B382, Bridge Road,
Chilbrook Road, Downside Bridge Road, Downside Road, Emsworth
Road/East Street/North Street/Elm Lane/Park Road South(Havant), Forest
Road, Horsley Road, and Old Lane. The diversion in operation would 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 weight restriction through Havant would be suspended by permission
when it is part of the diversion route.
The temporary closures, hard shoulder and HGV outside lane running and
diversion routes would be clearly indicated by traffic signs when they are in
operation during the works period.
I Rosendaal, an Official of National Highways Ltd.
Ref: NH/SE/2025/M27/RNO, A3/RNO, A3(M)/RNO, A27/RNO
National Highways, (Company No. 9346363). Registered Office: Bridge
House, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4LZ. A company
registered in England and Wales.
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