Portswood Road, Southampton - Temporary Road Closure due to Water Leak Works

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

THE CITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

(PORTSWOOD ROAD) (ROAD CLOSURE) (111/67)

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in accordance with Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Southampton City Council intends to make the above Order.

1. The effect of the Order will be to close the road on Portswood Road, northbound, 8am-4pm, between Lodge Road and Rigby Road.

2. The Order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road. These works are for a water leak in the carriageway.

3. The alternative route will be Thomas Lewis Way, St Denys Road, Portswood Road.

4. The Order will come into force on 24th August 2026 and has a maximum duration of 18 months or until the completion of the works, whichever is sooner. It is expected that the works will be completed by 28th August 2026.

For further information visit https://one.network/uk/southampton or contact Southampton Highways (Network Management) on 023 8079 8070.

Dated: 7th August 2026

Pete Boustred

Director of Transport and Planning

Southampton City Council Civic Centre, Southampton SO14 7LY