M27 MOTORWAY AND A31 TRUNK ROAD TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS

M27 MOTORWAY AND A31 TRUNK ROAD TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS
Notice is hereby given that Highways England Company Limited has made an order on the M27 Motorway and A31 Trunk Road in the County of Hampshire, under section14(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 -
(1) to authorise the phased overnight closure of -

(a) both carriageways of the M27 between Junctions 1 and 2;

(b) both carriageways of the A31 between Cadnam Interchange (M27 Junction 1) and Palmersford Roundabout (A347);

(c) both carriageways of the A31 between Merley Roundabout (A341) and Roundhouse Roundabout (A350);

(d) both carriageways of the A31 passing through Canford Bottom Roundabout (B3073);

(e) access to and from any side road adjacent to the lengths of carriageway described in (1)(a) - (c) above; and

(f) all of the bus stops adjacent to both carriageways of the A31 between Verwood Road Interchange (B3081) and Palmersford Roundabout (A347).

(2) to impose a 24 hour -

(a) 50 mph speed restriction on the westbound carriageway of the A31 between a point 100 meters west of Breach Lane, near Ringwood, and the centre point of Salisbury Road Junction (A338) and the slip road leading to this carriageway from Poulner Hill Junction;

(b) width restriction of 3.0 metres on the inside lane and 2.5 meters on the outside lane of the westbound carriageway of the A31 between Poulner Hill Junction and Salisbury Road Junction.

These measures are in the interests of road safety while contractors undertake barrier, carriageway, sign, and bridge works, routine maintenance, and all associated works. It is expected that the work will last for approximately 9 weeks starting on or after Monday 5th June 2017. The overnight closures will take place between 22:00 and 06:00 (maximum period).
The Order will come into force on 3 June 2017 and have a maximum duration of eighteen months. During the closures outlined above, traffic affected will be diverted via other junctions of the A31 and using the A35, A326, A338, A341, A347, A349, A350, A3060, B3073, Pinehurst Road, Station Road and Southampton Road. The diversion route will vary depending on the closure in place. Access to premises will be maintained. The temporary mandatory closures, and speed and width restrictions 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/A31/61 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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