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Wessex Lane, Southampton - Temporary Road Closure due to Ducting Installation Works
What is happening?
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
THE CITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
(WESSEX LANE) (ROAD CLOSURE) (130/67)
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 made the above Order on 19th October 2026.
1. The effect of the Order will be to close Wessex Lane from its junction with Wide Lane to its junction with Eric Meadus Close.
2. The Order is required because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road. These works are to install telecoms ducting.
3. The alternative route will be Wide Lane, Stoneham Way, High Road, Woodmill Lane and Wessex Lane.
4. The Order will come into force on 26th October 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 30th October 2026.
Dated: 23rd October 2026
For further information visit https://one.network/uk/southampton or contact Southampton Highways (Network Management) on 023 8079 8070.
Pete Boustred
Director of Transport and Planning Southampton City Council Civic Centre, Southampton SO14 7LY
How long will it take?
Planned start
26-Oct-2026
Estimated end
30-Oct-2026
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