Botley Bypass road closures: Drivers warned to allow more time for their journeys this bank holiday with A334 and 3051 closed
‘Key stage’ of Botley Bypass construction to begin this weekend
Two busy A-roads will be closed this weekend as part of a wider construction plan for the Botley Bypass.
The A334 and A3051 will be closed from 9pm on Friday, May 22 with a new roundabout being built at the junction of the two roads. In order to connect the roundabout to the existing road network, the road levels need to be raised by up to one metre.
The A334 between Sherecroft Way and Hilsons Road will reopen at 6am on Monday, May 25, however the A3051 from YMCA Fairthorne Manor to its junction with A334 will not reopen until 6am on Monday, June 1.
A spokesperson for Hampshire County Council, said: “These road closures are necessary to deliver a key stage of construction for the new Botley Bypass, which will safely connect the new route with the existing road network.
“We recognise that upcoming road closures can be inconvenient and are grateful for people’s patience and cooperation over the coming weeks. Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys, as diversion routes will be in place which may increase travel times especially at peak times.
“Businesses in Botley remain open as usual during this period, and in the longer term the bypass will help ease congestion and improve journeys in and around Botley.”
While the A334 will reopen on Monday, May 25 a 24/7 temporary traffic light system will be in place until Monday, June 1. The traffic lights will be manually operated between 7am and 7pm to help manage queues. From June 1 a new temporary layout will be in place, allowing traffic flow in all directions.
Hampshire County Council advise that during the closures clear signage will be in place “with closures and restrictions on smaller local roads to prevent traffic diverting onto unsuitable routes.”
The restrictions and closures will be in place on the below roads between 9pm on Friday, May 22 and 6am on Monday, June 1:
- Wangfield Lane / Maddoxford Lane – a temporary road closure will be in place to prevent through traffic
- Reading Room Lane – northbound – no access from A334
- Chapel Lane – northbound – no access from A334
- Lockhams Road – northbound – no access from A334
The County Council website is unavailable over the bank holiday to allow essential maintenance to its IT systems. During that time information regarding the road closures can be found at https://mgroupltd.com/road-closures/.