M3 MOTORWAY JUNCTIONS 5-7 (NEAR BASINGSTOKE) TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS

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M3 MOTORWAY JUNCTIONS 5-7 (NEAR BASINGSTOKE)
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS
Notice is hereby given that Highways England Company Limited has made an Order on the M3 Motorway in the County of Hampshire, 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:-
a) authorise the phased overnight closure of;

i) both carriageways of the M3 between Junction 5 (A287) and Junction 7 (A30);

ii) the road leading to the coast-bound carriageway of the M3 at Junction 5 (A287/B3349);

iii) the roads leading to and from both carriageways of the M3 at Junction 6

(A339);
iv) both carriageways of the A339 spur road linking Junction 6 (A339) to Black Dam

Roundabout (A30/A339); and
v) the road leading from the coast-bound carriageway of the M3 at Junction 7 (A30);

b) impose a 24-hour 50 mph speed limit on;

i) the carriageways described in a) i) above;

ii) the roads leading to both carriageways of the M3 at Junction 6 (A339); and

iii) the hard shoulder adjacent to the carriageways described in a) i) above; when they are not closed;

c) impose a 24-hour 40 mph speed limit on;

i) the roads leading from both carriageways

of the M3 at Junction 6 (A339);
ii) both carriageways of the M3 spur road connecting Junction 6 (A339) of the M3 to Black Dam Roundabout (A30/A339); and

iii) the entire length of the roundabout at Junction 6 of the M3 (A339);

when they are not closed;
d) restrict, over periods of 24 hours:-

i) the width of vehicles to 3.25 metres on lane 1, 3.0 metres on lane 2, and

2.5 metres on lane 3 in the carriageways described in a) i) above; and
ii) the width of vehicles to 3.25 metres on lane 1, and 2.75 metres on lane 2 of the roundabout described in c) iii) above; when they are not closed; and

e) permit hard shoulder running adjacent to the carriageways described in a) i) above when they are not closed.

These measures are in the interests of road safety while contractors undertake structures maintenance, technology works, resurfacing, road marking, reinstallation of studs and loops, safety fence and barrier maintenance, signage works, drainage and all associated work. It is expected that the work will last for approximately 10 months starting on or after Wednesday 31st May 2017. The overnight closures will take place between 21:00 and 06:00 (maximum period). The Order will come into force on 29 May 2017 and have a maximum duration of eighteen months. Traffic affected by the closures will be diverted via other junctions on the M3, and using the A287, A30, and A339.
The closures, speed limits, width restrictions and diversion routes will be clearly indicated by traffic signs when they are in operation during the works period.
M Taylor, an Official of Highways England Co Ltd. Ref: HE/SE/2017/M3/84 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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Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 or
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