A31 TRUNK ROAD (RINGWOOD) TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS

A31 TRUNK ROAD (RINGWOOD) TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS
Notice is hereby given that Highways England Company Limited intends to make an Order on the A31 Trunk Road 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 would be to authorise the overnight closure of the slip road leading to the westbound carriageway of the A31 at Salisbury Road Junction (A338). These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors undertake survey works and all associated works. It is expected that the work would last for approximately 3 weeks starting on or after Monday 15th January 2018. The overnight closures would take place between 21:00 and 06:00 (maximum period). The Order would come into force on 13 January 2018 and have a maximum duration of eighteen months. Traffic affected by the closure would be diverted using the A31 eastbound to Poulner Hill, then Southampton Road and return.
The temporary closures and diversion routes would 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/2018/A31/25 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. For enquiries, please contact the Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 or info@highwaysengland.co.uk. http://www.highways.gov.uk

A31 TRUNK ROAD TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS
Notice is hereby given that Highways England Company Limited has made an Order on the A31 Trunk Road in the Counties of Hampshire and Dorset, and the Unitary Authority of Poole, under Section 14(1)(a) and 14(1)(c) 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) both carriageways of the A31 between its junction with the M27 at Junction 1 and Bere Regis roundabout (A35);
(b) the slip roads leading to and from the carriageways described in (a) above;
(c) access to and from the side roads adjacent to the carriageways described in (a) above;
(d) any lay-by and bus stop adjacent to the carriageways described in (a) above;
(e) any gaps in the central reservation between the carriageways described in (a) above; and
(f) any footpaths, cycle ways and bridleways adjacent to the carriageway described in (a) above.

These measures are in the interests of road safety while contractors undertake a 12-month programme of planned Cyclical Maintenance (drainage, lighting, signage, inspections and surveys, maintenance and clearance of vegetation, litter picking and clearance, road sweeping, emergency crossing point maintenance and clearance of injurious weeds). To obtain a copy of the A31 Cyclical Maintenance Programme, please contact the Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 or email at info@highwaysengland.co.uk. The duration of each closure will vary depending on the nature of the maintenance work being undertaken on each occasion. The programme of works will start on or after 1st January 2018. The overnight closures will be in operation between 21:00 and 06:00 (maximum period). The Order will come into force on 1st January 2018 and shall remain in force until 23rd December 2018. During closure above, traffic affected will be diverted using other junctions of the A31, or the A326, A35, A3060, A338, A347, B3073, A348, A337, A341, A350, A349, and A341. The diversion route will vary depending on the closure in place and will be clearly signed. Access to and from premises accessible from, and only from, the lengths of carriageway to be closed will be permitted.
The closures and diversion routes will be clearly indicated by traffic signs when they are in operation during the works periods.
M Taylor, an Official of Highways England Co. Ltd. Ref: HE/SE/3/2018/A31/CMO 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.
For enquiries, please contact the Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 or info@highwaysengland.co.uk. http://www.highways.gov.uk