Portsmouth Road - Temporary Road Closure Due To Manhole Cover Repairs

THE CITY OF SOUTHAMPTON (PORTSMOUTH ROAD) (ROAD CLOSURE) (099/67) 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 Portsmouth Road from its junction with Botany Bay Road to its junction with Upper Weston Lane.

2. The Order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road. These works are for manhole cover repairs.

3. The alternative route will be Botley Road, Bursledon Road, Maybray King Way, West End Road, Peartree Avenue and Bridge Road.

4. The Order will come into force on 14th September 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 complete by 15th September 2026.

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

Dated: 28th August 2026

Pete Boustred
Director of Transport and Planning Southampton City Council Civic Centre, Southampton SO14 7LY