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A303 Trunk Road - Temporary Prohibition Of Traffic For Maintenance Works

SP3•Published 29/09/26
Western Daily Press • 

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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)(A)

THE A303 TRUNK ROAD (CHICKLADE)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that National Highways Limited (a) intends to make an Order on the A303 trunk road in the County of Wiltshire to allow cable and associated maintenance works to be carried out in safety.

The works are expected to take place Friday (20.00) to Monday (06.00) commencing on or after 16 October 2026.

The effect of the Order would be the closure of the A303 eastbound and westbound between the entrance to Mitchell Motors Restorations Limited and the turning for JAMS Interiors Vintage Art at Chicklade.

During the closures, traffic would be diverted via junctions of the A303 and local roads.

The closure (which would not apply to emergency service, traffic officer or works vehicles) and diversion route would be clearly indicated by traffic signs throughout the works.

The Order would come into force on 14 October 2026 and have a maximum duration of 18 months.

Paul Edwards, National Highways Limited

(a) Registered in England and Wales under company no. 9346363. Registered office Three Snowhill, Snow Hill Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6GA.

General Enquiries relating to this notice may be made in writing to the Project Manager, Adrian Simon at National Highways Ltd, Brunel House, 930 Hempton Court, Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4SR, by telephoning 07595 587132 or by email to adrian.simon@nationalhighways.co.uk 

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