M3 MOTORWAY (JUNCTIONS 2 TO 14) TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS

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M3 MOTORWAY (JUNCTIONS 2 TO 14) TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS
Notice is hereby given that National Highways intends to make an Order on the M3 Motorway in the Counties of Surrey and Hampshire, under Sections 14(1)(a), 14(1)(c), and 14(7) 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:-
1. authorise the overnight closure, in phases, of-

(a) both carriageways of the M3 between the centreline of Kitsmead Lane overbridge and Junction 14 (M27 Junction 4), and all slip and link roads leading to and from this length;

(b) the circulatory system at Junction 6 (Spur Road), Junction 9 (A34) and Junction 12 (A335);

(c) the hard shoulder adjacent to the lengths of carriageway and slip and link roads in 1. (a) above; and

(d) any emergency refuge area adjacent to the lengths of carriageway in 1. (a) above.

2. authorise the overnight hard-shoulder running adjacent to the lengths of carriageway and the slip and link roads described in 1. (a) above.

3. impose a mandatory overnight 50mph speed limit on the lengths of carriageway described in 1. (a) above.

4. permit HGVs in the outside lane of the lengths of carriageway described in 1. (a) above, during inside-lane closures.

These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors undertake Programmed Cyclical Maintenance (bridge maintenance, drainage, lighting, signage, inspections and surveys, maintenance and clearance of vegetation, litter picking and clearance, road sweeping, emergency crossing point maintenance, road markings and road studs, electrical loop works, barrier maintenance and clearance of injurious weeds). The duration of each closure would vary depending on the nature of the maintenance work being undertaken on each occasion. The programme of works would start on or after 2nd January 2021. Overnight closures of the M3 and connecting roads between Junction 2 and 14 would take place between 21:00 and 06:00 (maximum period). (The M3 Order extends into London not covered by this newspaper). Planned maintenance work would be scheduled to avoid disruption during known peak periods, although essential maintenance may be necessary during these periods to prevent the need for emergency works. In such cases less disruptive options would be considered. The Order would come into force on 2nd January 2022 and shall remain in force until 24th December 2022.
A copy of the M3 Cyclical Maintenance Programme and the intended diversion routes are available from the Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 or email at

. Traffic affected by the closures would be diverted via other junctions of the M3, or using the M25, M27, A27, A30, A31, A34, A272, A287, A303, A308, A322, A327, A331, A335, A3090, B3040, B3041, B3049, B3335, B3349, and the B3420. The diversion in operation would vary according to the closure in force, and the diversion roads listed above are the agreed routes, but these may change depending on local conditions.
The temporary carriageway, slip and link road closures, speed limits, hard shoulder and HGV outside lane running, and diversion routes would be clearly indicated by traffic signs when they are in operation during the works period.
J Downham, an Official of National Highways Ltd.
Ref: NH/SE/2022/M3/CMO
National Highways, (Company No. 9346363).
Registered Office: Bridge House, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4LZ. A company registered in England and Wales.
For enquiries, please contact the Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 or

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