Required fields are marked *. protect the environment and look for opportunities to improve it, minimising any unnecessary impact of the scheme on the surrounding natural and historic environment and landscape. In the meantime, newsletters will be issued throughout the scheme and updates will be available at the A303 Sparkford to Ilchester web page. Contact us below with any enquiries. Schedule Read More This stretch of the A303 (in red) will close overnight from August 17-20. The virtual exhibition will run from midday to 8pm on Thursday 22 July and Friday 23 July, where people will be able to post questions on a live chat. Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Were upgrading a three-mile section of the A303 between Sparkford and Ilchester, to make the road safer and more reliable. Weve been on site on the A303 between Sparkford and Ilchester for over a year now and if youve driven past the site, youll have seen a lot of changes. Highways England has not said how long the diversion route may take, Stay in the loop with what matters in our community by signing up for our Daily Newsletter. Firefighters rescue 70 pigs on A303 in Somerset after lorry overturns in crash Emergency services were called to the A303 near Ilminster shortly before 1pm yesterday (February 23). We're proposing to dual a three-mile single carriageway section between Sparkford and Ilchester. 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Torquay had the majority of the chances at the Recreation Ground but couldn't get another goal after Brett McGavin's 10th minute equaliser cancelled out Aldershot's early opener. What science tells us about the afterlife. . These will provide nesting and roosting opportunities for birds, bats and dormice, where were removing sections of habitat that they would normally use. Location : The A303 eastbound between the A345 and the junction with the A338 . For safety, the A303 will be closed from Southfields roundabout and the A30 junction west of Newcott from 8pm to 4am, Monday to Friday, with locally signed diversions in place via the A358 to Chard and the A30. Well make every effort to minimise the impact on the local community and travelling public. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Read about our approach to external linking. Well send you a link to a feedback form. Location : The A303 eastbound between the A3093 and the junction with the A34 . Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed. Drivers will not be able to use the Toneway inTauntonfor three nights this week as part of ongoing work to increase the capacity of the Creech Castle junction. This way of working meant everyone had some input into the way the structure was built, which in turn helped us save time and plan more efficiently. READ MORE: Somerset woman describes her "heartbreaking" experiences on the border of Ukraine. During the day the road will be open as usual. Cornwall Live A30 Travel News Thu, 02 Mar 2023 20:04:09 GMT It gets incredibly busy in the summer and at bank holidays, when . Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Comments have been closed on this article. The delivery of this scheme is part of a long term aim to create a high-quality dual carriage way link between London and the South East and the South West. Schedule : From 20:00 on 6 March 2023 to 06:00 on 7 March 2023. Status : Pending. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. You can click on a location to make a specific comment or give us your general feedback. While closures will be kept to a minimum, Im sure local residents will have questions around the latest plans and traffic management, so we encourage everyone to join the virtual exhibition. Here is the latest information on the Travel Alerts: A303 . Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Location : The M4 westbound between junctions J10 . Avoid A303 travel congestion and plan a smarter route. DRIVERS planning on making late-night trips on the M5 and A303 this week should be aware of carriageway closures in place from tonight. The A303 between Southfields roundabout and the A30 junction will close overnight for five nights starting on Monday (March 14) to allow for urgent safety repairs. 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While closures will be kept to a minimum, Im sure local residents will have questions around the latest plans and traffic management, so we encourage everyone to join the virtual exhibition. The team had used 4-D modelling to build the structure virtually and anticipate any unforeseen problems well before it was built. Main construction work will get under way in 2022, with closures kept to a minimum throughout the scheme. Access to residents will still be granted but may involve a small delay. If you would like further information about this work, please contact the National Highways Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 open 24/7, who will direct your enquiry to the most appropriate person, or email: info@nationalhighways.co.uk. Somerset County Council also has a closure of the A358 in place at Hatch Beauchamp from 16 March for 13 nights and both National Highways and the council will be working together to ensure both works can take place safely and to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum. M5. Over the next few weeks, well be talking more about the environmental work were doing, so watch this space! In the next couple of weeks, well be installing the bridge beams onto Steart Hill bridge, which will take local traffic over the new dualled A303. Keep up to date with what's happening on this scheme by signing up to our updates. The delivery of this scheme is part of a long term aim to create a high-quality dual carriage way link between London and the South East and the South West. We're upgrading a three-mile section of the A303 between Sparkford and Ilchester, to make the road safer and more reliable. 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Picture: RADAR, Toneway in Taunton will also be closed overnight, will be closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, Taunton's Toneway to close for three nights next week. County roadworks overview. This isnt part of the major upgrade scheme its just a small maintenance project to do very minor works, for example filling potholes. If you'd like a direct response to your feedback please email us at: A303SparkfordtoIlchesterDualling@highwaysengland.co.uk. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Once these beams are in place, the next stage, in October, will be to pour the concrete to form the bridge deck. Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed Schedule: From 22:30 on 11 August 2019 to 05:30 on 12 August 2019. All the latest highways news direct to your inbox every week day. Access to some local businesses and theKidney Dialysis Unit will be maintained. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. It was the first time the scheme needed a full closure and thanks to sdthe hard work of the project team and its contractors, the bridge was installed without issues and well ahead of time. Traffic delays for the A303 road in South West England. Your email address will not be published. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Monday 5 December 2022, 11:05am The crash happened on the A303 near Podimore Credit: Google maps The A303 is closed between Podimore and Sparkford after a serious crash this morning (5. The M5's northbound carriageway will be closed between junction24 (Bridgwater south) and junction 23 (Bridgwater north, Dunball interchange) for two nights. Hampshire Constabulary has confirmed that three people have been killed following a four vehicle crash that closed the A303 near Andover on Wednesday (August 25). Well be installing the temporary bridge in April, so we can use it to transport thousands of tonnes of earth from the site near Steart Hill to the site at Hazlegrove. Highways England will update the travelling public, businesses and residents on development plans to dual three miles of the A303 in Somerset which it says will transform journeys in the south west. National Highways announced the closure at around 11pm last night (February 21) Bookmark. The Secretary of State for Transport granted the Development Consent Order (DCO) for the A303 Sparkford to Ilchester dualling scheme on 29 January 2021. The 135 million scheme hopes to reduce journey times to the south-west of England and improve traffic flow at peak times. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. Schedule : From 21:00 on 8 March 2023 to 06:00 on 9 March 2023. While much of the corridor is a dual carriageway, there are still over 35 miles of single carriageway. Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. The bridge was used to transport material and minimise the impact of construction on motorists. Live traffic flow information. Main construction work will get under way in 2022, with . To install the temporary bridge, we will need to close the A303 between Hazelgrove roundabout and Podimore roundabout for a weekend - from 10pm on Friday 13 May to 5am on Monday 16 May. Ive been saying for years, restore the natural forest that used to surround Stonehenge. The bridge was installed back in May this year to allow us to transport earth from one side of the site to the other. Check benefits and financial support you can get, Find out about the Energy Bills Support Scheme, A303SparkfordtoIlchesterDualling@highwaysengland.co.uk, The Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021: RPC Opinion, Transitioning to zero emission cars and vans: 2035 delivery plan, Decarbonising UK transport: technology roadmaps, Environmental sustainability on the railway: stating our priorities, improve the capacity of the road to reduce delays and queues that occur during peak hours and at key times of the year i.e. Start date January-March 2020-21 End date 2023-24 From 8pm to 4am every night. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed. Well provide more detail on next steps shortly. In the meantime, newsletters will be issued throughout the scheme and updates will be available at theA303 Sparkford to Ilchester web page, said Highways England. Something went wrong, please try again later. The A303/A358 corridor is a vital connection between the South West and London and the South East. A30 and A38 trunk roads. Were doing this work during the night to minimise disruption, as there are fewer vehicles on the road at night. The loudest of the works will also try and be completed by 11pm where possible, to avoid disturbance amongst locals. The virtual exhibition will run from midday to 8pm on Thursday 22 July and Friday 23 July, where people will be able to post questions on a live chat. A 'number of safety improvements' to the A303 between Southfields roundabout, Illminster, and the A30 junction west of Newcott, near Honiton, begin on Monday night, closing the road for five nights. In the meantime, weve been progressing the procurement process for the main works contract for the A303 Stonehenge scheme, and a preferred bidder is expected to be announced in early 2022. Status : Pending. National Highways will soon be doing a short scheme of maintenance work on the A303 between Podimore and Sparkford. Learn how your comment data is processed. Somerset County Council initially closed the B3191 Council focuses on the bright side of the road with eco-friendly lighting Something went wrong, please try again later. Reason : Emergency roadworks are planned. A Gannett Company. Main construction work will get under way in 2022, with closures kept to a minimum throughout the scheme. Schedule : From 21:00 on 14 March 2023 to 06:00 on 15 March 2023. Abutments are the supporting structures either side of the span of the bridge. This bridge connects both sides of the scheme, which is vital for the progress of the earth moving operation. A30. These processes are referred to here and in the DCO as discharging the requirements. 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We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. During this weekend closure, clearly signed diversions will be in place via the A359 and the A37. Closures generally run 8pm-6am unless they are over 12 hours. Compared with traffic jams in London every day the 303 by Stonehenge for a few hours a week is hardly worth a mention, there are other routes we can all use anyway! So we can carry out the works safely, there will also be lane closures each night from 8pm. The closures will be limited to overnight between the hours of 9pm and 4am, starting on the evening of Tuesday 30 August and finishing on the morning of Saturday 3 September. As we move further into 2023, the A303 Sparkford to Ilchester scheme has passed another milestone, as the bridge beams for the Hazlegrove underpass were lifted into place. A303 Roadworks We aim to provide details of our schemes which have the potential to cause major. RAC Traffic News lets you plan your route by giving you live traffic updates along a route you select or a traffic report for a location of your choice in the UK. On Saturday 13 May, the A303 Sparkford to Ilchester scheme hit a milestone with style as a temporary bridge was installed 35 hours ahead of schedule! Finally, the route bypasses the existing Hazlegrove Roundabout to the north through the Registered Park and Garden associated with Hazlegrove House, before tying into the existing A303 Sparkford Bypass. During the day the road will be open as usual. The new space provides a fresh and airy working environment and there are good parking facilities for the team which will minimise traffic movements near to the local community. The commuter road will be closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (June 20-22) between 8pm and 6am. There will be a fully signed diversion route in place during the full overnight closures, but we advise to allow extra time for your journey. Schedule : From 20:00 on 13 March 2023 to 06:00 on 14 March 2023. These were delivered last week and were now ready for them to be seated in place in the next couple of weeks. National Highways will be carrying out multiple tasks at various locations and where possible the noisiest works will be completed before 11pm, and access for residents will be maintained but may involve a short delay depending on the stage of work. In delivering the scheme, were aiming to: A303 Sparkford to Ilchester statutory consultation - 26 January 2018 to 9 March 2018, A303 Sparkford to Ilchester consultation - 15 February 2017 to 28 March 2017, A303 Sparkford September 2022 newsletterA303 Sparkford May 2021 newsletterA303 Sparkford June 2020 newsletterA303 Sparkford autumn 2019 newsletterRegional Designated Funds newsletter - autumn 2019A303 Sparkford summer 2019 newsletterA303 Sparkford summer 2018 newsletterA303 Sparkford spring 2018 newsletterA303/A358 autumn 2016 newsletter, Overview MapImproving journeys to the South West: the case for the A303/A358 corridorA303 Sparkford to Ilchester at a glance, Survey Fact Sheets - IntroductionSurvey Fact Sheets - NoiseSurvey Fact Sheets - Agriculture, Soils and LandSurvey Fact Sheets - EcologySurvey Fact Sheets - Air QualitySurvey Fact Sheets - ArchaeologySurvey Fact Sheets - Water EcologySurvey Fact Sheets - Ground conditions (Geotechnical)Environmental Statement - Non-Technical SummaryEnvironmental Statement - AddendumEnvironmental Statement - Addendum Appendix A Section 1Environmental Statement - Addendum Appendix A Section 2Environmental Statement - Addendum Appendix B Section 1Environmental Statement - Addendum Appendix B Section 2Environmental Statement - Addendum Appendix B Section 3Environmental Statement - Addendum Appendix B Section 4. You can click on a location to make a specific comment, or give us your general feedback. Major roadworks will be taking place on the A303 at Countess Roundabout - starting on Monday 17th January - lasting for 14 weeks, which will result in diversions when visiting Stonehenge. The bridge, which will be in place at Steart Hill on the A303, will be used to transport earth from one side of the site to the other. The A303 in Somertset has reopened after a "serious" crash involving cyclist and car late on Sunday night (February, 26). All roadworks carried out on trunk roads (A30, A38) are the responsibility of the Highways Agency. You can find out more about the project by visiting our virtual exhibition. Before you travel, you can obtain up-to-the-minute travel information on the @HighwaysSWEST Twitter feed, by phoning the National Highways Information Line on 0300 123 5000 or by accessing the website: www.trafficengland.com. 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Julian Strong, service delivery manager for National Highways, said: We appreciate that roadworks can be frustrating, but we are making every effort to ensure the impact on the local community is kept to an absolute minimum. the height of summer, support economic growth, facilitating growth in jobs and housing by providing a free-flowing and reliable connection between the south east and the south west, make the road safer, by providing additional capacity and reducing driver stress. We advise drivers to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys over the weekend. Eastbound drivers should follow the same route, but in reverse, and this will be signalled by a solid black triangle.
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