M271 MOTORWAY-NEAR SOUTHAMPTON TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS

M271 MOTORWAY-NEAR SOUTHAMPTON TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS
Notice is hereby given that Highways England Company Limited has made an Order on the M271 Motorway in the County of Hampshire, and Unitary Authority of Southampton, under Section 14(1)(a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 because works are proposed to be executed on the road. The effect of the Order is to authorise the phased overnight closure of:-
a) the northbound carriageway of the M271 between Redbridge Roundabout (A33/A35) and Junction 1 (Nursling Interchange);

b) both carriageways of the M271 between M27 Junction 3 and Romsey Road Roundabout (A3057);

c) the southbound carriageway of the M271 between M27 Junction 3 and Redbridge Roundabout (A33/A35);

d) the roads leading to and from the southbound carriageway of the M271 at Junction 1 (Nursling Interchange); and

e) the road leading from the northbound carriageway of the M271 at Junction 1 (Nursling Interchange).

These measures are in the interests of road safety while contractors undertake resurfacing, road-marking, stud replacement and all associated works, and junction improvement works. It is expected that the work will last for approximately 4 months starting on or after Monday 14th September 2020. The overnight closures will take place between 21:00 and 06:00 (maximum period). The Order will come into force on 12 September 2020 and have a maximum duration of eighteen months, ceasing when the works are complete.
Traffic affected by the closures will be diverted using other junctions on the M271, and by using the A33, A35, A3057, and Brownhill Way. The diversion in operation will vary according to the closure in force.
The temporary closures and diversion routes will be clearly indicated by traffic signs when they are in operation during the works period.
J Downham, an Official of Highways England Co. Ltd. Ref: HE/SE/2020/M271/137 Highways England Company Limited, (Company No. 9346363). Registered Office: Bridge House, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4LZ. A company registered in England and Wales.
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