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. A303 Marsh to Hamway, and A303 Horton Cross junction at Southfields Roundabout full overnight closures for road renewals works. 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. While much of the corridor is a dual carriageway, there are still over 35 miles of single carriageway. Something went wrong, please try again later. Well send you a link to a feedback form. The strict rules for festival-goers, READ MORE: We tried Marco Pierre White's new plant based menu - and were not disappointed, The A303 will be closed overnight for five nights. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Yes. 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. Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. These processes are referred to here and in the DCO as discharging the requirements. We're upgrading a three-mile section of the A303 between Sparkford and Ilchester, to make the road safer and more reliable. Hannah Sanderson, Programme Manager for Highways England, said: The scheme is incredibly important for Somersets future, vital to the A303 / A358 corridor, and is part of the biggest investment in our road network for a generation alongside the A303 Stonehenge tunnel project. When the work takes place in November, our advice to people using the road is to plan ahead as the diversion will add time to journeys. 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! In September, work will commence with site clearance and earthworks, and preparing the ground for construction, with traffic management not planned until early next year and minimal disruption to 2021 holiday traffic, especially around half term. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 6 March 2023 to 11 March 2023. We're really glad it all went well and we could reopen the road early. Follow BBC West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Location : The A30 westbound between the A3058 and the junction with the A39 South. These were delivered last week and were now ready for them to be seated in place in the next couple of weeks. Requirements are conditions that have been included in the DCO, which control how the project must be implemented (constructed and maintained). Schedule : From 21:00 on 8 March 2023 to 06:00 on 9 March 2023. This 135 million road scheme will provide a major boost to the South Wests economy, whilst improving local journeys and making roads safer. Links to key DCO documentation can be found below: You can view our full Development Consent Order application on the Planning Inspectorate website. Were upgrading a three-mile section of the A303 between Sparkford and Ilchester, to make the road safer and more reliable. Reason : Roadworks are planned. 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. 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. A303 westbound between A358 and A30 | Westbound | Road Works | Devon, A303 eastbound between A37 and A37/A372 | Eastbound | Road Works | Somerset, A303 eastbound exit at a minor junction between B3048 and A34 | Eastbound | Road Works | Hampshire, A303 eastbound between B3048 and A34 | Eastbound | Road Works | Hampshire, A303 eastbound access at a minor junction between B3048 and A34 | Eastbound | Road Works | Hampshire, A303 eastbound between A338 and A342 | Eastbound | Road Works | Hampshire, A303 eastbound between A3028 and A338 | Eastbound | Road Works | Wiltshire, A303 eastbound between A30 and the A358 | Eastbound | Road Works | Devon. Schedule : From 20:00 on 8 March 2023 to 06:00 on 9 March 2023. Elsewhere on site, were now planning for the next stages of scheme, including changes to how the traffic will move along the A303. This bridge connects both sides of the scheme, which is vital for the progress of the earth moving operation. Wiltshire Council can not provide information for the M4 Motorway and A303, A36, A417 and A419 trunk roads which are the responsibility of Highways England who can be contacted using the links. 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Next month, we will be removing the temporary bridge on the A303. ECHO is a one-way feedback tool, so if youd like a response to your feedback you can email the project team at: [email protected]. The Secretary of State for Transport granted the Development Consent Order (DCO) for the A303 Sparkford to Ilchester dualling scheme on 29 January 2021. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. For safety . Location : The M4 westbound between junctions J10 . M5 kitchen delivery driver caught on his phone had no insurance . 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. Originally, the work was planned for 2 days - but the windy and rainy conditions held work up; the team worked well to install the beams given the conditions. Highways News is a new daily news service that delivers you insightful, engaging and concise news on the highways and transport technology sectors. A key stretch of the A303 in Wiltshire, near Mere will close overnight next week. Wed like to thank motorists in advance for their patience while this essential safety and maintenance work is carried out., READ MORE: 11 hilarious things we overheard at a Wetherspoons in Somerset. ", Aldershot Town 1 Torquay United 1 - Gulls end losing run but in frustrating draw. So the A303 will be closed between Hazlegrove and Podimore roundabouts from 10pm on Friday, 11 November, to 5am on Monday, 14 November. Live traffic flow information. Schedule : From 21:00 on 8 March 2023 to 06:00 on 9 March 2023. Access to some local businesses and theKidney Dialysis Unit will be maintained. The team had used 4-D modelling to build the structure virtually and anticipate any unforeseen problems well before it was built. As part of the preparation work, more than 2,500 letters were sent to residents along the diversion route, as well as lots of engagement with the local residents, businesses and parish councils to help minimise the impact of the closure. 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. You can click on a location to make a specific comment or give us your general feedback. 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Agreed. Ive been saying for years, restore the natural forest that used to surround Stonehenge. The Ilminster Bypass was closed in both directions following a late night . Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 6 March 2023 to 11 March 2023. This scheme will reduce congestion, improve journey times and make our network safer for customers. 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: [email protected]. Please report any comments that break our rules. Somerset County Council initially closed the B3191 Council focuses on the bright side of the road with eco-friendly lighting Westbound motorists should leave the A303 at the A350 junction, following the road and then turning onto the B3081. From 8pm to 4am every night. The Hazlegrove underpass is one of two main structures on the scheme alongside the Steart Hill bridge, the underpass will connect local traffic to both sides of the scheme. 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From a project perspective, its exciting that we are now close to works starting in September, with the scheme supporting economic growth and facilitating a growth in jobs and housing by creating a free-flowing and reliable connection between the south east and south west. We havent just been moving soil, though. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. The latest expected works list, with notes from National Highways, shows that three closures already in place are expected to carry on this week: M3, from 8pm October 3 to 6am November 26, moderate delays (10-30 minutes): M3 northbound, junction 6 to 5, Lane closures for grounds surveys. You can stay up to date on the top news near you with Wiltshire Live's FREE newsletters enter your email address at the top of the page or sign up to our newsletters. Avoid A303 travel congestion and plan a smarter route. All roadworks carried out on trunk roads (A30, A38) are the responsibility of the Highways Agency. The tool includes an interactive map. It gets incredibly busy in the summer and at bank holidays, when . Well make every effort to minimise the impact on the local community and travelling public. Location : The A303 westbound between the junctions with the A358 and the A30 . The A30 is Cornwall's busiest major road, running from Launceston in the north of the county, all the way down to Penzance. It will shut in both directions between 9pm and 6am from Wednesday, August 17 to Saturday, August 20. Status : Pending. If you have any queries regarding the above please contact Zoe Shaw on 07807824317 or email [email protected] on behalf of Telent. 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: (External link - Opens in a new tab or window), [email protected], A303 Sparkford to Ilchester feedback tool, [email protected], Regional Designated Funds newsletter - autumn 2019, Improving journeys to the South West: the case for the A303/A358 corridor, Survey Fact Sheets - Agriculture, Soils and Land, Survey Fact Sheets - Ground conditions (Geotechnical), Environmental Statement - Non-Technical Summary, Environmental Statement - Addendum Appendix A Section 1, Environmental Statement - Addendum Appendix A Section 2, Environmental Statement - Addendum Appendix B Section 1, Environmental Statement - Addendum Appendix B Section 2, Environmental Statement - Addendum Appendix B Section 3, Environmental Statement - Addendum Appendix B Section 4, Examining Authoritys report and recommendations to the Secretary of State for Transport, Secretary of State for Transports decision letter and statement of reasons, Development Consent Order as made by the Secretary of State for Transport, view our full Development Consent Order application. Its removal marks the end of the first major stage of construction on the A303 Sparkford to Ilchester scheme. Schedule : From 21:00 on 8 March 2023 to 06:00 on 9 March 2023. 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. As work on the A303 Sparkford to Ilchester scheme progresses, we are getting ready to install a new temporary bridge. What science tells us about the afterlife. In September, work will commence with site clearance and earthworks, and preparing the ground for construction, with traffic management not planned until early next year and minimal disruption to 2021 holiday traffic, especially around half term. You can change your cookie settings at any time. 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. 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. HP10 9TY. Work has been progressing well on site over the last couple of months weve been doing fencing work, lots of site clearance and installing bird, bat and dormouse boxes. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. The A303/A358 corridor is a vital connection between the South West and London and the South East. The latest traffic reports, roadworks and live travel news for the A303 road in South West England. We visited the construction site, alongside Steart Hill, where teams are preparing the area for the first of our three office locations. 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. This wont start happening until the spring - and well make sure youre given plenty of notice! If you'd like a direct response to your feedback please email us at: [email protected]. Installing the bridge is the next big milestone and will be a significant new addition to the scheme landscape. 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. Therell be a clearly signed diversion route via the A359 and the A37.