A303 overnight road closure for resurfacing work announced

A303 Travel alert <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
A303 Travel alert (Image: Newsquest)
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The A303 is due to be closed overnight for more than a month to allow for resurfacing work.

National Highways has announced that resurfacing and maintenance work will be carried out on the A303 between Longbarrow Roundabout and Deptford Junction.

The closure will be in effect from 9pm to 6am, starting on or after Monday, March 31, and is expected to be completed by Friday, May 2.

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The A303 will be closed in both directions, along with the eastbound entry slip road at Deptford Junction.

The work will also include one weekend closure from 9pm Friday to 6am Monday, but that date has not been given.

To view the public notice, go to publicnoticeportal.uk/notice/traffic-and-roads/67d7e09cb5d795187e621c38.

During these times, traffic will be diverted via junctions of the A303 and local roads.

Access to and from premises directly accessible from the A303 will be maintained during the work.

Emergency service, traffic officer and works vehicles will be exempt from the closures.

The diversion routes will be clearly marked with traffic signs.

The order will take effect from March 29 and has a maximum duration of 18 months.

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