Diversion routes announced as A303 closed for several hours

Photos of the van which caught fire on the A303 <i>(Image: Contributed)</i>
Photos of the van which caught fire on the A303 (Image: Contributed)
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National Highways has announced a diversion plan following the crash involving two lorries on the A303 westbound near Micheldever.

The A303 has been closed from M3 Junction 8 junction to A34 Bullington Cross junction.

The incident is expected to be protracted and in place for several hours.

Following are the diversion routes: 

Road users travelling westbound are advised to follow the hollow square diversion symbol on road signs:

  • Travel M3 westbound towards Winchester

  • Exit the M3 at Junction 9 and take the fourth exit on to the A34 northbound

  • Travel on the A34 and rejoin the A303 westbound at Bullington Cross Interchange

Road users travelling eastbound are advised to follow the hollow circle diversion symbol on road signs:

  • Exit the Bullington Cross Interchange on to the A34 southbound towards Winchester

  • At the roundabout with the M3, take the first exit on to the M3 eastbound

Non Motorway traffic 

  • A34/M3 J9 Interchange take the fifth exit on to the A34 northbound

  • Join A33 until it merges with the A30

If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey. 

Further information is available from National Highways by visiting  www.trafficengland.com and travel apps, or via regional X feed. 

National Highways' 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.

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