Weekly summary of roadworks in Surrey, Hampshire, East Dorset, South Oxfordshire and South Berkshire 30/09/2011
Monday 03 September – Sunday 09 October 2011
A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work
The information provided in this report is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
A31 Canford Bottom Junction Improvements
Advance work continues this week on a road upgrade at the Canford Bottom Junction on the A31. The scheme will reduce congestion, both on the A31 and the local roads on approach to the roundabout. The improvements will involve upgrade the existing roundabout into a fully signalised junction, with the A31 extending through the centre of the roundabout.
The first phase of work involves surveys and other enabling activities. Main construction is scheduled to begin in October, and is expected to take around 34 weeks to complete. To ensure any disruption is kept to an absolute minimum, most work will be carried out overnight when traffic flows are lowest, although some work will be carried out during the day as well.
A404 Road Marking Renewal
A scheme to renew the white lane markings and road studs across all lanes of main A404 carriageway in both directions will start on Monday 3 October for two weeks. Work will be carried out overnight between 9pm and 6am, using mobile lane closures, with a 40mph speed restriction on approach to the work site, and a 10mph speed restriction past it.
A404 Volvo Footbridge (near Marlow) Maintenance
A scheme to repair the steps on the Volvo Footbridge, near Marlow in Buckinghamshire, continues this week, and is expected to be complete by Wednesday 5 October. Work is being carried out between 9am and 4pm, with no restrictions either to the footbridge or on the main A404 carriageway.
M4 Junction 5 to 12 Street Lighting
Electrical work continues this week in the central reservation of the M4 between junction 5 for Datchet and junction 12, near Reading. Work will be carried out overnight between 9pm and 6am, using a temporary lane closure, and is expected to be completed by the end of October.
M4 Junction 14 (Hungerford)
Bridge Joint Replacement Scheme Safety improvement work to replace the bridge joints at junction 14 of the M4 at Hungerford continues this week. Bridge joints allow for the movement of the bridge deck in response to changes in traffic flows and temperature. The joints are reaching the end of their serviceable life and need to be replaced. The work started on 28 September and are expected to take approximately eight weeks to complete, carried out at night between 10pm and 6am using narrow lane running on both sides of the road and a temporary restricted speed limit of 50mph.
M4 Junction 10 (near Winnersh) Bridge Joint Replacement Six weeks of work starts on Monday 3 October to carry out safety improvement work to replace the bridge joints of the Winnersh Interchange link road bridge, where the M4 link road passes beneath the A329(M) near Wokingham. These joints allow for the movement of the bridge deck in response to changes in traffic flows and temperature.
Work will be carried at night between 8pm and 5.30am when traffic flows are lowest, and is being coordinated with resurfacing work being carried out on the A329(M) by Wokingham Borough Council, using temporary lane restrictions on either carriageway, with a reduced speed limit of 50mph. Occasional overnight carriageway closures will also be required, with a clearly signed diversion route in place via junction 11 of the M4 at Reading.
Safety barrier maintenance – various routes Work to inspect and re-tension safety barriers across motorways and major roads in central southern England continues this week. Depending on the location, work will be carried out during off-peak daytime hours or overnight using temporary lane closures, with occasional overnight slip road closures, which will be confirmed in this bulletin. This work is expected to be complete in October 2011.
A3 Hindhead
This major improvement scheme is now open to traffic.
Work to remove the traffic signals on the old A3 and replace them with a mini double roundabout continues this week, with temporary traffic signals on the old A3. Main work is expected to be complete in October, with footpath improvement work continuing in November. The project team would like to thank the local community for their continued cooperation and understanding whilst these final stages of work are carried out.
A3 Hindhead
The northbound bore of the Hindhead Tunnel will be closed overnight for three nights from Monday 03 October between 9pm and 6am for routine maintenance and cleaning work. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction and will be directed through the southbound bore.
Bedhampton Roundabout improvement work
A 12-month scheme led by Havant Borough Council to improve the junction at the Bedhampton Roundabout (also known as the Rusty Cutter Roundabout), just off junction 5 of the A3(M) in Hampshire, began in October 2010. The improvements will include the introduction of traffic signal controls at the end of the A3(M) and A27 exit slip roads at their junction with the roundabout. New lanes will also be added to the roundabout itself, on the A3(M) southbound exit slip road and eastbound on the link road to the A27 junction.
Further information on this scheme can be found at www.dyerandbutler.co.uk
M275 embankment work
Work to strengthen the existing sea defences along the M275 between Hilsea and Portsmouth will continue this week and is due to be completed by the end of October. Work will be carried out overnight between 10.30pm and 6am, Monday to Friday (and will be subject in part to the tide).
The work will comprise of repairs to the embankment earthworks including remedial works to eroded areas, as well as replacement of damaged kerbing, where necessary. The work will ensure a regenerated long term sea defence which will provide essential protection not only to the adjacent major road network (M275/ M27/ A27) but also to the communities of Hilsea and Portsmouth.
M3 Junction 6 full weekend closure
Sections of the M3 at junction 6, for Basingstoke, will be closed from 10pm on Friday 7 October until 5.30am on Monday 10 October, while essential bridge work is carried out. Bridge joints, drainage and re-waterproofing work will be carried out on bridges at the interchange, requiring a number of temporary restrictions:
The northbound carriageway of the M3 will be closed, with traffic diverted across the junction interchange The southbound carriageway of the M3 will be closed, with traffic diverted across the junction interchange The sections of the M3 Junction 6 roundabout closed beneath the interchange’s bridges will be closed The southbound A339 link road to the junction will be closed, with a diversion to junction 5 via the A30.
M3 Junction 4a – Junction 4
Sections of the M3 between Junction 4a and Junction 4, at Farnborough in Hampshire will be resurfaced this week. Work starts on Monday 3 October for 3 nights (10pm – 6am) and will be carried out using temporary lane closures. The exit and entry slip roads at junction 4a of the M3 will be closed while work is underway, with clearly signed diversion routes in place.
A31 Azalea Roundabout Resurfacing Works
Resurfacing work will be carried out at the A31 Azalea Roundabout at Ferndown in Dorset this week. Work will start on 5 October for three nights, between 10pm and 6am each night, using lane closures, with a convoy vehicle escorting drivers past the work site.
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