A303 closure: Full diversion to avoid Amesbury crash

Diversion along Countess Road <i>(Image: Google Maps)</i>
Diversion along Countess Road (Image: Google Maps)
This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald.

The A303 eastbound near Amesbury is closed after a two-vehicle crash.

Emergency services closed the A303 eastbound between the Amesbury Road junction and Double Hedges on Saturday afternoon, January 17.

Drivers are currently facing long delays.

Drivers heading eastbound should take the following diversion route.

  • Diverted traffic is advised to take the first exit at Countess Roundabout onto the A345 Countess Road
  • Head north until you get to the next roundabout
  • Use the third exit at the roundabout and head east on the A3028, Larkhil Road
  • Continue straight into Bulford
  • Head down High Street, past The Rose and Crown pub
  • Take the second exit and head straight at the first mini roundabout
  • Then, at the second mini roundabout, take the first exit onto the A3028, Double Hedges
  • Continue all the way and rejoin the A303

Get involved
with the news

Send your news & photos