M271 MOTORWAY - NEAR SOUTHAMPTON TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS

M271 MOTORWAY - NEAR SOUTHAMPTON TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS
Notice is hereby given that Highways England Company Limited intends to make an Order on the M271 Motorway in the County of Hampshire and the 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 would be 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 would be in the interests of road safety while contractors undertake road-marking, stud replacement and all associated works.
It is expected that the work would last for approximately 2 weeks starting on or after Monday 3rd May 2021. The overnight closures would take place between 20:00 and 06:00 (maximum period).
The Order would come into force on 1st May 2021 and have a maximum duration of eighteen months, ceasing when the works are complete.
Traffic affected by the closures would be diverted using other junctions on the M271, and by using the A33, A35, A3057, and Brownhill Way. The diversion in operation would vary according to the closure in force. The temporary closures and diversion routes would 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/2021/M271/58 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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