South East - Maintenance schemes

We’re resurfacing the A1089 at the Marshfoot interchange to help maintain safety and improve the journey for road users.  

We’ll need to close the A1089 northbound carriageway between the Marshfoot roundabout and A13 to protect road users and our workforce while the carriageway is being resurfaced. We'll do this work overnight, between 10pm and 5:30am Mondays to Thursdays, and 11pm and 6am on Fridays, whilst traffic volumes are low to minimise disruption to road users. 

A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the Marshfoot Road roundabout, A126 Marshfoot Road southbound, Old Dock Approach Road, Wood View northbound, the Daneholes Roundabout and the A1013 Stanford Road northbound to the A13 Orsett Cock roundabout.

Update: we finished our first phase of closures at the end of March. We'll need more closures to complete these improvements and will provide details of these here once confirmed. 

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We’re resurfacing the A2 between Ebbsfleet and Darenth (M25). This will maintain safety and improve the journey for road users.

We’ll complete our work in phases starting on Monday 12 February. It will take around eight weeks.

To minimise disruption, we’ll work on weeknights only, when there are fewer vehicles on the road. During the day we will keep the road open as usual.

• Latest closure information (all dates are inclusive)

Friday 8 March to Wednesday 27 March (excluding Tuesday 19 March): the coastbound A2 will be fully closed between Darenth (M25) and Bean weeknights from 10pm and 6am each night.

Diversion: please follow the B255, A296 and A282 to Darenth interchange

Saturday 16 March: the coastbound exit slip at Ebbsfleet, and a lane on the main coastbound carriageway, will be closed from 8pm to 6am each night.

Diversion: please stay on the A2 coastbound to the Toll Gate junction, where you can join the London-bound carriage to return to the Ebbsfleet junction.

Sunday 24 March: the coastbound entry slip at the junction with the A296 will be closed from 10pm to 6am. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses on the A296. 

Diversion: please use Bean Lane to join the A2. 

More information about upcoming closures will be available here as the work progresses.

We’ll soon be carrying out resurfacing and improvements on the A2 London-bound between the Cobham and Brewers junctions. This will maintain safety and improve the journey for road users.

We’ll complete our work in phases and to minimise disruption, we’ll work on weeknights between the hours of 8pm and 6am only, when there are fewer vehicles on the road. During the day we will keep the road open as usual.

• Closure information – all closures are weeknights between 8pm and 6am unless stated

Monday 22 April: the London-bound carriageway between M2 junction 2 and the A2 Toll Gate junction, as well at the Three Crutches entry slip at junction 1, will be closed from 10pm to 6am. The Wainscot Bypass entry slip will remain open.

Tuesday 23 to Friday 26 April: the London-bound carriageway between M2 junction 2 and the A2 Toll Gate junction, as well at the Three Crutches entry slip at junction 1, will be closed each night from 8pm to 6am. The Wainscot Bypass entry slip will remain open.

Diversion: please follow A228.

As part of our work to repair and maintain the A20, we’re resurfacing between the Alkham Valley junction and Court Wood Interchange.

This work is critical to maintaining and improving safety.

• Closure information (dates are inclusive):

Monday 8 April to Friday 19 April: the coastbound A20 will be closed between M20 junction 13 and the Court Wood Interchange weeknights from 8pm and 6am.

Monday 22 April to Tuesday 14 May: the London-bound A20 will be closed between the Court Wood Interchange and M20 junction 13 weeknights from 8pm and 6am.

Wednesday 15 May to Wednesday 5 June: the coastbound A20 will be closed between M20 junction 13 and the Court Wood Interchange weeknights from 8pm and 6am.

Thursday 6 to Friday 14 June: the London-bound A20 will be closed between the Court Wood Interchange and M20 junction 13 weeknights from 8pm and 6am.

This work is subject to favourable weather conditions, for example heavy rain or wind may affect the progress.

• Diversion

When the road is closed a signed diversion will be in place via the A259, A260 and B2011.

We’re carrying out some emergency resurfacing on the A20 between Union Street and the Limekiln Roundabout in Dover.

*** These closures have been postponed, we'll post new dates here once confirmed *** Monday 15 to Friday 19 April – the A20 London-bound will be closed between York Street (A256) and the Limekiln Roundabout from 9pm to 5am each night. A diversion will be in place via A256 and B2011.

Saturday 20, Sunday 21, Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 April – the A20 coastbound will be closed between Limekiln Roundabout and York Street (A256) from 9pm to 5am each night.

A diversion will be in place via B2011 and A256.

Updated Thursday 28 March - due to the weather forecast for next week, our work will restart on Saturday 6 April.

What's happening?

We've be carrying out essential renewals to the bridge on Hubbards Hill that runs over the A21. The work will include replacing expansion joints, waterproofing and resurfacing to ensure the bridge is safe and useable for years to come.

So far we've successfully completed improvements to both footpaths over the bridge, however since starting work we've unfortunately discovered the concrete bridge slabs are unsuitable for re-use as planned, and will need to be replaced. 

We’ve been carrying out the improvements under a mix of full closures, and temporary traffic lights.

• Traffic management

Saturday 6 to Monday 15 April: the Hubbards Hill bridge over the A21 will be fully closed from 8am Saturday 6 April to 6am Monday 15 April.

Monday 15, Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 April: the Hubbards Hill bridge over the A21 will be fully closed from 8pm to 6am each night.

• Diversion

Traffic will be diverted via Glebe road, Morleys road, A225 Riverhill, Tonbridge road and Weald road during the full closure.

We’ll make every effort to ensure the impact on the local community and travelling public is kept to a minimum. We always aim to work to the programme, however unforeseen circumstances or adverse weather conditions may mean changes. Please accept our apologies in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

We’re going to be clearing vegetation and carrying out surveys on the A21 Sevenoaks Bypass, Tonbridge Bypass and south to Forstal Farm Roundabout. These surveys will help us plan replacing and upgrading the signs on the road, part of our A21 Safety package.

• Closure information - updated 15 April

Sevenoaks Bypass

Wednesday 17 to Friday 19 April: the A21 northbound between Morleys Roundabout and the A25 will be closed between 8pm and 6am each night. A lane will also be closed on the southbound carriageway for safety.

A diversion route will be in place via the A225, A224 and A25.

Monday 22 to Friday 26 April: the A21 southbound between the A25 and Morleys Roundabout will be closed between 10pm and 6am each night. A lane will also be closed on the northbound carriageway for safety.

A diversion route will be in place via A25, A224 and A225.

Vauxhall Interchange

Monday 29 April to Wednesday 1 May: the A21 northbound exit slip will be closed at the Vauxhall Interchange. A lane will also be closed on the northbound carriageway at the junction for safety.

A diversion route will be in place via the A21 to the next junction.

Thursday 2 May: the A21 southbound Vauxhall entry slip that links to Pembury Road will be closed. A lane will also be closed on the southbound carriageway at the junction for safety.

A diversion route will be in place via the northbound A21 to the next junction.

South of the Vauxhall Interchange

Monday 29 April – temporary traffic lights on the A21 to the north of Forstal Farm Roundabout between 8pm and 6am.

Wednesday 1 & Thursday 2 May – temporary traffic lights on the A21 south of the Blue Boys Roundabout between 8pm and 6am.

Tuesday 7 & Wednesday 8 May – A21 northbound on and off slips closed at the Pembury Interchange between 8pm and 6am.

Thursday 9 May – temporary traffic lights and lane closures on and approaching the Forstal Farm Roundabout between 8pm and 6am.

We’re replacing and improving the safety barriers in the verges of the A21 between Morleys Roundabout and Kipping’s Cross.

We’ll be starting our work using overnight lane closures, however as we’ll need to remove the old barriers, we’ll be setting up narrow lanes on the A21 to keep everyone safe from June 2024 until our work is complete in late summer.

There will be some overnight closures to put the narrow lanes in place and we’ll provide more details of when these will be as work progresses.

This work is subject to favourable weather conditions, for example heavy rain may affect the progress.

• Upcoming closures (Dates are inclusive)

Monday 8 to Tuesday 16 April: A lane will be closed on the northbound carriageway between the Vauxhall Interchange and Morleys Roundabout, from 8pm to 6am each night excluding Sunday 14 April.

Friday 12 to Tuesday 16 April: A lane will be closed on the southbound carriageway between Morleys Roundabout and the Vauxhall Interchange, from 8pm to 6am each night excluding Sunday 14 April.

Wednesday 17 to Saturday 20 April: A lane will be closed on both the northbound and southbound carriageways between the Pembury Interchange and Kipping’s Cross from 8pm to 6am each night.

Monday 22 to Thursday 25 April: A lane will be closed on the southbound carriageway between Morleys Roundabout and the Vauxhall Interchange from 8pm to 6am each night.

We’re carrying out suite of safety improvements along the A21 from Sevenoaks to Hastings. 

Please visit our dedicated webpage for more information.

What's happening?
We'll be carrying out essential renewals to the bridge on Quarry Hill Road bridge that runs over the A21 south of Tonbridge. This includes replacing the steel bearings to ensure the bridge is safe and useable for years to come.

We’ll start on Monday 29 April, and will be carrying out the improvements under a mix of full closures, temporary traffic lights and lane closures. To minimise disruption, our full closures will take place on weeknights only when there are fewer vehicles on the road.

The work is currently scheduled to finish in November 2024 and while we always aim to work to the programme, unforeseen circumstances or adverse weather conditions may mean changes.

We’ll keep this page and our social media channels up to date with any changes, and will make every effort to ensure the impact on the local community and travelling public is kept to a minimum. Please accept our apologies in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. The first few months of traffic management are listed below.

Traffic management and closure details

• Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 April, and Tuesday 7 to Thursday 9 May: there will be temporary traffic lights on Vauxhall Lane just off the A2014 overnight, 8pm to 6am each night while we set up our site compound.
  
  
• Tuesday 14 May to Wednesday 20 November: there will be a lane closed and a reduced speed limit on the A21 northbound between Quarry Hill Road (A26) junction and Tonbridge overbridge (A2014) junction 24/7 from 6am Tuesday 14 May.
  
  
• Wednesday 15 May to Thursday 7 November: a lane will be closed on the A26 overbridge 24/7 from 6am Wednesday 15 May.

The A21 northbound will be closed from Quarry Hill Road (A26) to Longfield Road (Tunbridge Wells) overnight between 8pm and 6am on:

• Friday 10 May
• Monday 13 May
• Tuesday 14 May – including a closure of the southbound Quarry Hill exit slip
• Wednesday 15 to Friday 17 May

Quarry Hill Road exit slip, and Tonbridge overbridge (A2014) will be closed between 8pm and 6am on:

• Tuesday 21 to Thursday 23 May
• Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 May
• Wednesday 28 to Friday 30 August

Diversions
There’ll be fully signed diversions for all our closures:

• When the A21 northbound is fully closed, traffic will be diverted via the A228 and A26.
  
  
• When the southbound Quarry Hill exit slip is closed, traffic will continue on the A21 to exit at Tonbridge and via Pembury Road.
  
  
• When Tonbridge overbridge is closed, traffic will be diverted via Pembury Road, the A21 and A264.

We’re upgrading the traffic lights and pedestrian crossing controls at Star Lane and Netherne Drive on the A23 Brighton Road in Hooley.

These lights are approaching the end of their serviceable life and the changes we’re making will make sure that journeys remain safe and reliable.

We’ll be working at both junctions simultaneously during the week between 8pm and 5:30am to reduce the overall duration of our scheme. We’ll also use this opportunity to refresh the road markings in areas at the same time.

Our work is currently on schedule to be completed by March 2024.

• What’s going to happen?

We’ll need to install traffic cones and temporary multi-way traffic lights at both junctions each night to provide safe working space for our teams and protect road users and pedestrians.

The traffic cones will be removed each morning to restore both junctions to their full capacity during busier daytime use, however, the temporary traffic lights and pedestrian crossing controls will need to remain in operation 24 hours a day.

These lights will be adjusted to replicate the usual daytime traffic light patterns to ensure the impact on journey times is minimised.

• Latest closure information - updated 15 April 2024

The new traffic signals are now in operation at the Star Lane and Netherne Drive junctions to help keep journeys safe and reliable over the years to come.

While the construction phase of our work is now complete, you may see us return occasionally while we carry out post-completion safety checks and make minor tweaks to the sequencing of the traffic signals to ensure they’re working optimally.

We don’t expect the need for any more overnight lane closures, however, should any further traffic management restrictions be required, we’ll share the details here.

We’re carrying out resurfacing and repairs along the A259 between Barnhorn and Little Common.

Please visit our dedicated webpage for more information.

We’ll soon be returning to carry out further resurfacing on the A259 between Icklesham and Winchelsea.

The road will be fully closed between Monks’ Walk, Winchelsea, and Parsonage Lane, Icklesham, from 8pm Friday 26 April to 5am Saturday 27 April.

A diversion will be in place via the A268 and A28.

• What's happening

We’ll soon be carrying out essential maintenance work on the A27 Adur Viaduct at Shoreham.

This includes repairing and carrying out maintenance on more than 150 bearings, which are the joints that attach the road deck to the supports below. This work is critical to maintaining and improving safety.

This work will start on Monday 27 November, running into summer 2024.

We’ll do as much work as we can at night using lane closures or with the road open, but there will be occasions when full closures are needed. We’ll provide more information here as the work progresses.

• Latest closure information

We're currently working during the day next to the A27, with the road open for traffic. 

We'll post details of any upcoming closures here.

We’re carrying out resurfacing and repairs along the A27 between Fontwell and Arundel. 

Please visit our dedicated webpage for more information.

The A27 will be fully closed for emergency resurfacing between the Fishbourne Roundabout and Emsworth from 8pm Monday 22 April to 5am Tuesday 23 April.

A diversion will be in place via the A259.

We’ll soon be carrying out resurfacing and improvements on the A27 between Crossbush and Poling. This will maintain safety and improve the journey for road users, while preventing the need for unplanned closures.

We’ll carry out this work weeknights between 8pm and 6am only, when there is less traffic on the road.

This work is being completed in phases starting from the evening of Monday 29 April.

During the day the road will be open as usual. This work is subject to favourable weather conditions, for example heavy rain may affect the progress.

• Closure information

Monday 29 April to Thursday 2 May: the A27 eastbound will be closed between Crossbush (A284 junction) and Clapham (A280 junction) from 8pm to 6am each night.

Friday 3 to Friday 10 May: the A27 westbound between Clapham and Crossbush will be closed weeknights from 8pm to 6am each night.

Monday 13 to Friday 17 May: the A27 will be fully closed between Clapham and Crossbush from 8pm to 6am each night.

During the closures a diversion will be in place via A280, A259 and A284.

We may need additional closures if we’re unable to complete our work as planned during the dates above, we'll post more information here as our work progresses.

• Access to properties on the A27

During the eastbound closures, please join the westbound A27 and use the crossovers to access properties east of Blakehurst Lane.

During the westbound and full closures, access to properties on the A27 between the Clapham junction and Poling Street will be maintained from Clapham. The Poling Street crossover will be closed, so to access properties between Poling Street and Crossbush, please use Poling Street. This is for access only.

The A27 westbound carriageway between Ashcombe and the A270 (Lewes Road) exit, along with entry slip at the Amex Stadium / Falmer junction will be closed overnight from Wednesday 24 to Saturday 27 April from 8pm to 5am each night.

A diversion will be in place via A277, A275, A272, A23 and back to the A27.

Access will be maintained to the properties on the westbound carriageway within the closure, there may be a short wait while we make it safe for you to pass.

We’re resurfacing the A303 from Monday 11 March until Thursday 28 March.

We’re working at night between the hours of 9pm and 6am.

The westbound carriageway of the A303 will be closed between the Bullington Interchange and A3057 Winchester Road overnight from Monday 11 March for six nights.

We will then be closing the eastbound carriageway between Hundred Acre interchange and Picket Twenty junction overnight from Monday 18 March for ten nights.

Drivers going westbound will be diverted via, A30 Bullington Lane, A30 Stockbridge road, A3057 Leckford Lane, A3057 Winchester Road, to rejoin A303.

Drivers going eastbound will be diverted via, A343, A3057 and A3093 to rejoin A303.

We'll be carrying out essential maintenance work, which will include resurfacing at Canford Bottom junction and between Palmersford roundabout (Ferndown) and Woolsbridge roundabout (St Leonard’s), and drainage maintenance between Boundary Lane roundabout (West Moors) and Woolsbridge roundabout.

The work will start on the evening of Tuesday 16 January and finish on the morning of Saturday 18 May and will take place overnight, Monday to Saturday only.

To minimise disruption, we’ll work during the night only when there are fewer vehicles on the road. During the day we will keep the road open as usual. These works are subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Please accept our apologies in advance for any inconvenience this work may cause.

Closure details
Weeknight closures, 9pm to 6am each night:

A31 eastbound carriageway closure between Palmersford and Boundary roundabouts. This will also include the eastbound A347 Ringwood road between Tricketts Cross and Palmersford roundabouts:

• Monday 8 to morning of Thursday 11 April (3 weeknights)

A31 westbound carriageway closure between Woolsbridge and Palmersford roundabouts:

• Wednesday 10 to morning of Saturday 13 April (2 weeknights)

Access for businesses and residents
For businesses and residents within the closure areas only, access will be maintained to your properties. Please approach the closure point for an escort. This is for access only.

When affected, residents of Gladelands Park are to approach the closure point at Tricketts Cross roundabout to be escorted through the works. Residents to the north of Palmersford roundabout are advised to use B3072 for access, local roads on the A31 past Palmersford heading east will be open.

Diversion details
Clearly signed diversion routes will be in place for all closures; the main diversions are shown below, however smaller secondary routes will also be in place for side roads to reach the main diversion route(s). All routes have been agreed with Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council.

Canford Bottom eastbound diversion

Canford Bottom westbound diversion

St Leonards diversion

We'll be carrying out essential resurfacing work on the A34 Newbury bypass southbound carriageway. Work will take place from the A339 Donnington split, down to the B4640 Tot Hill junction.

Update: We need one more overnight closure to complete these works. We'll post the new date here once available. 

We’re resurfacing the A34 between East IIsley and Chieveley. This will maintain safety and improve the journey for road users.

We’ll also be carrying out safety barrier renewals, white lining and litter picking.

To enable us to complete the works safely, works will be carried out under full weekend closures.

Closure dates:

9pm Friday 19 April to 6am Monday 21 April

9pm Friday 10 May to 6am Monday 12 May

9pm Friday 7 June to 6am Monday 9 June

We also have 9pm 5 July to 6am Monday 7 July as a contingency.

During the closures a signed diversion will be in place via A34, A40, M40, A404/A404M to rejoin the southbound A34.

Please note: The diversion route will add an additional 50 minutes to journeys, the diversion is suitable for all types of traffic from the A34.  

We’re resurfacing the A34 between Winnall and the Three Maids Hill junction at Winchester, this will maintain safety and improve the journey for road users.

We’ll be doing this work in three phases, working overnight between the hours of 9pm and 6am weeknights only, when there are fewer vehicles on the road.

Phase one:

A34 Southbound carriageway between A303 Bullington Cross junction and the M3 junction 9 roundabout will be closed overnight from Monday 8 April to Monday 20 May.

There will be no work on Monday 6 May due to the bank holiday.

Diversion - will be east on the A303, onto the A33 to join the M3.

Non motorway traffic will follow A303, A33, onto B3047, B3330, Easton Lane to join M3 junction 9.

Guests for the Days Inn Hotel within Sutton Scotney Southbound services should use the A30 Bullington Lane to Sutton Scotney, then A30 Stockbridge Road West to access the hotel via the service road.

What's happening

We're carrying out maintenance to the embankment of the northbound M11 in the Theydon Bois area. We'll install a new retaining wall and make improvements to the ground stability alongside the road.

We plan to complete this work using overnight lane closures only, however we may occasionally need to fully close the M11 northbound from junctions 5 to 6 as works progress for the safety of road users and our workforce. We'll update this page well in advance of any full closures, or keep an eye on our X feed (@HighwaysSEast) for updates.

Where possible we'll carry out any noisier tasks towards the start of our shift, however there will be some general noise from the use of the machinery and equipment while this work is underway. Please accept our sincere apologies for any disturbance this may cause.

Closure information

To provide space for our teams to work safely and protect the public, the hard shoulder will remain closed at all times.

• 1 December 2023 to April 2024 - Northbound lane 1 and 2 closure and 50mph speed limit between junctions 5 and 6. 8pm to 5:30am each weeknight only.

We always aim to work to programme, but please note that these works are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances such as unsuitable weather.

We’re carrying out improvements to the drainage and safety barriers on the M2 between junctions 5 and 7.

As we need to remove the old barriers to complete our work, there are narrow lanes on the M2 to keep everyone on the motorway safe, with free recovery for anyone who gets into trouble.

We’ve started our work in the central reservation, and in late-April we’ll commence moving the narrow lanes to allow us to carry out improvements to the drainage and barriers on hard shoulder. To do this, we’ll need to close each carriageway for around twelve nights, see details below.

We’re due to complete our improvements in summer 2024, when the narrow lanes will be removed.

This work is subject to favourable weather conditions, for example heavy rain may affect the progress.

• Upcoming closures *updated*

Monday 29 April to Monday 13 May (excluding Monday 6 May): the M2 coastbound between junctions 5 and 6 will be closed overnight Sunday to Friday from 8pm to 6am.

During the closures a diversion will be in place via the A249, M20, A20 and A2.

Wednesday 15 to Friday 31 May (excluding Friday 24 to Monday 27 May): the M2 London-bound between junctions 7 and 5 will be closed overnight Sunday to Friday from 8pm to 6am.

During the closures a diversion will be in place via the A2, A20, M20 and A249.

We’ll soon be carrying out maintenance alongside the M2 coastbound between junctions 2 and 1. This includes fence repairs, vegetation clearance and removing rubbish.

We’ll be working in the area adjacent to the M2 between junctions 2 and 1 from Monday 8 April for up to five weeks. You may notice some noise and activities in this area during our working hours – weekdays, 8am to 6pm.

We won't need to close the M2 carriageway for this work.

What's happening?

We’ll be carrying out essential bridge deck refurbishment works over the M2 at Faversham. This maintenance to the structure that takes the A251 Ashford road over the M2, will extend the bridges lifespan and safety for years to come.

The work will start on the evening of Monday 8 and finish on the morning of Monday 29 April, and will take place under a mixture of weeknight and full weekend closures.

Closure details

We’ll need to fully close the southbound layby on A251 Ashford road for the duration of the work. We’ll be fully closing the A251 Ashford road between the M2 slip roads:

• Monday 8 to Thursday 11 April for 4 weeknights, 8pm to 6am each night
• Full weekend: 8pm Friday 12 to 6am Monday 15 April
• Monday 15 to Thursday 18 April for 4 weeknights, 8pm to 6am each night
• Full weekend: 8pm Friday 19 to 6am Monday 22 April
• Monday 22 to Thursday 25 April for 4 weeknights, 8pm to 6am each night
• Full weekend: 8pm Friday 26 to 6am Monday 29 April

There will be fully signed diversion routes in place during the closures which you can also view below, but please allow extra time for your journey.

Access for residents will be maintained but may involve a short delay depending on our stage of work. Please speak to our gatemen who will escort you through the works if necessary.

We’ll make every effort to ensure any noise impact on the local community is kept to a minimum. We always aim to work to the programme, however unforeseen circumstances or adverse weather conditions may mean changes. Please keep an eye on this page for the latest updates.

This work is now finished. Thank you for your patience while we've been carrying out these essential improvements.

Two further overnight closures are needed to carry out line, signage, and survey work, stud installation, and maintenance activities. The M20 will be closed overnight in both directions between junctions 9 and 8 from:

• 8:00pm Saturday 03 February until 6:00am Sunday 04 February 2024
• 8:00pm Sunday 04 February until 6:00am Monday 05 February 2024

 Please note – the moveable barrier will remain on the London-bound carriageway during the day on Sunday 04 February, which means the outside lane will be closed, and there will be two lanes running London-bound. A 50-mph speed restriction will be in place whist the barrier is out. The contraflow will not be active.

London-bound diversion route: A clearly signed diversion route will be in place taking traffic along the coastbound M20, the coastbound A20 towards Dover, then along the A2, London-bound M2 and crossing back to the M20 at J7 via the A249.

Coastbound diversion route: A clearly signed diversion route will be in place taking traffic along the A249, M2, A2, A20

As part of our work to maintain the M20, we’ve repaired and replaced the safety barriers between junctions 9 and 13.

We’re now starting work to repair the barriers between junctions 7 and 8.

Where possible, we’re using overnight lane closures to minimise disruption, however there will be some full closures while we’re working on slip roads.

As we need to remove the old barriers to complete our work, you may notice some temporary barriers on the hard shoulder during the day. These are to keep everyone on the motorway safe and will not impact on drivers using the main carriageway. 

• Latest closure information

Sunday 14 April to Monday 15 April: there will be lane closures on the M20 London-bound between junctions 7 and 8 from 8pm to 6am. The M20 London-bound exit slip will also be closed at junction 7. A diversion will be in place via junction 6 and return.

Monday 15 April to Sunday 12 May: there will be lane closures on the M20 London-bound between junctions 7 and 8 from 8pm to 6am with a section of the hard shoulder closed 24/7.

This work is subject to favourable weather conditions, for example heavy rain may affect the progress.

This work has been postponed due to circumstances beyond our control. We’ll provide more information here once we have new dates for this work.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

For the most up-to-date information on planned closures across our network, visit our daily closures page.

We’re carrying out resurfacing and repairs along the M20 between junctions 11 and 13. 

Please visit our dedicated webpage for more information.

Update - Wednesday 6 March:

This work has been postponed. We’ll provide more information here once we have new dates for this work.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

For the most up-to-date information on planned closures across our network, visit our daily closures page.

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We need to undertake resurfacing work on the M25 junction 23 roundabout to keep journeys safe and reliable for road users.

We’ll need to close the roundabout and some of its adjoining slip roads to protect road users and our workforce while the carriageway is being resurfaced. To keep disruption to a minimum, we'll do this work overnight, between 10pm and 5.30am Mondays to Thursdays, and 11pm and 6am on Fridays:

• 10pm Monday 11 March to 6am Saturday 16 March

The northern half of the roundabout will be closed for five nights between the M25 junction 23 anti-clockwise entry slip and junction 23 anti-clockwise exit slip road; access to the roundabout will be unavailable:

• From the M25 clockwise at junction 23
• On to the M25 clockwise at junction 23
• From the A1(M) southbound at junction 1
• On to the A1(M) northbound junction 1
• Between the roundabout and Bignells Corner*.

*Access to Bignells Corner and the motorway services area will not be available from M25 junction 23 while these closures are in place. Access will be available via St Albans Road.

Diversion routes

• M25 clockwise traffic looking to exit at junction 23 will be diverted via M25 junction 24 and return.
• Traffic looking to join the M25 clockwise at junction 23 will be diverted via the M25 anti-clockwise to junction 22 and return.
• A1(M) southbound traffic looking to exit at junction 1 will be diverted via the A1 southbound to the A5135 junction at Borehamwood and return.
• Bignells Corner traffic will be diverted via St Albans Road northbound, Cecil Road, Mutton Lane eastbound and Southgate Road southbound to the M25 junction 24, M25 junction 23.

• 10pm Monday 18 March to 6am Saturday 23 March

The southern section of the roundabout will be closed for five nights between the M25 junction 23 clockwise entry slip road and M25 junction 23 clockwise exit slip road; access to the roundabout will be unavailable:

• From the M25 anti-clockwise at junction 23
• On to the A1 southbound at junction 1
• From the A1 northbound at junction 1
• On to the M25 anti-clockwise at junction 23
• Between the roundabout and the A1081 St Albans Road.

Diversion routes

• M25 anti-clockwise traffic looking to exit at junction 23 will be diverted via M25 junction 22 and return.
• A1 northbound traffic looking to exit at junction 1 will be diverted via the A1(M) northbound to junction 2 and return.
• A1081 traffic will be diverted via Trotters Bottom westbound, the A1 southbound to the A5135 junction at Borehamwood and return.

We’re carrying out essential carriageway repairs to the M25 clockwise slip road between the A21 and M26 at junction 5 (Sevenoaks) and need to close the road over a weekend.

We need enough time to allow each new later to set as well as break out the existing road surface to expose the concrete bridge deck and install a new waterproofing to further protect the structure.

Closure information

WEEKEND CLOSURE CANCELLED

We had planned to close the M25 clockwise on the weekend of Saturday 18 to Monday 20 November, but we've had to postpone this work.

We'll update this page with the new closure dates as soon as possible. 

Drivers travelling clockwise from Dartford will not be able to continue along the M25 into Kent and Surrey. Please note this closure won’t affect journeys between the M26 and M25, anti-clockwise traffic on the M25, or anyone travelling on the A21.

Diversion information

A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the two right-hand side lanes to continue along the A21 southbound, turning around at Morley’s Roundabout to join the A21 northbound and return to M25 junction 5.

We recently switched off some sections of life-expired street lighting around the M25 network as part of our work towards achieving National Highways’ net zero targets.

This includes some sections of street lighting in the following areas:

• 10.4 miles between junctions 6 and 9
• 2 miles between junction 21a to 23
• 4 miles between junction 29 to 30

Switching off these lights is estimated to save around 676,800 kgCO2e; the equivalent of taking over 400 cars off the road a year or the energy use of 85.3 homes over one year. Some areas, such as around junctions and slip roads, will remain lit and continue to be maintained. This will allow motorists to adjust between the different lighting levels on the M25 main carriageway and local road networks.

We carried out a thorough safety review prior to switching off the lighting in these sections. The lighting columns will remain in place for up to two years while we undertake further post switch-off safety reviews and signs are currently in place to indicate to motorists where sections of lighting have been switched off.

Our evidence on the M25 network suggests that turning off lighting reduces incidents. This not only supports the government's Net Zero strategy, but also benefits the environment, helping wildlife and reducing light pollution.

You can find more information about our net zero highways plan on our dedicated webpage.

Updated Thursday 7 March 2024

We’re carrying out repairs to the bridge which takes the M27 over the River Test between junction 2 (Ower Interchange) and junction 3 (Nursling Interchange).

Our work is essential to keep the structure safe and secure. You may also see us working in the verge at the Nursling Interchange.

Closure information

• The westbound hard shoulder between junction 2 and 3 will be closed every week from 9am on Mondays till 5pm on Fridays, for the duration of the works.
• There'll be some overnight lane closures from March until mid-April 2024. 

Diversion information

When the road is fully closed, there'll be a fully signed diversion will be in place in both directions via A36, A3090, A27 Bypass Road, Southampton Road, A3057 and M271.

We'll be carrying out some drainage maintenance work on the M27 at junction 3, Nursling. We'll be working on weeknights only when there's less vehicles on the road, using a mixture of lane closures and slip road closures.

Closure details

• Monday 29 January to Friday 2 February 2024, 8pm to 6am each night: lane closures in both directions
• Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 February, 9pm to 6am: westbound entry slip and lane closure
• Wednesday 7 to Friday 9 February, 9pm to 6am: eastbound entry slip and lane closure

There will be fully signed diversion routes in place for the entry and exit slip road closures. Please note that these works are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances, such as weather.

We’re repairing the traffic lights and technology loops on both the entry and exit slip roads at junction 3 of the M27.

It means the west bound entry and exit slip roads at junction 3 of the M27 will both be closed overnight from 10pm on Thursday 28 March until 6am the following morning.

We’re also closing the M271 in both directions between the interchange with junction 3 of the M27 and the Nursling Interchange on the same night between 10pm and 6am so we can also do some traffic light maintenance.

Diversion information:

M271 southbound:

• Traffic will be diverted down to junction 5 of the M27 then back along the M27 to junction 2, to join the A326, A35 Main Road, A35 Totton Bypass to Redbridge roundabout to rejoin the M271 to Nursling Interchange.

M271 northbound:

• Traffic heading north on the M271, will follow the above diversion in reverse to junction 2 of the M27, then take A36, to Ower roundabout, then onto Romsey Road (A3090), A27 Southampton Road, A3057 to rejoin the M271

M27 junction 3 westbound exit slip to go south or north on the M271:

• South - Traffic will continue along the M27 to junction 2, to join the A326, A35 Main Road, A35 Totton Bypass to Redbridge Roundabout to rejoin the M271.
• North - Traffic wishing to go north on the M271 will continue to junction 2 of the M27, then take A36, to Ower roundabout, then onto Romsey Road (A3090), A27 Southampton Road, A3057 to rejoin the M271

M27 Junction 3 westbound entry slip:

• Traffic wishing to join the M27 from M271 heading north will be diverted via Redbridge Roundabout, to A35 Totton Bypass, A35 Mian Road, A326 to join the M27 at junction 2.
• Traffic wishing to join the westbound carriageway heading south from the M271, will be diverted down to junction 5 of the M27 to turn around and continue along the M27 westbound.

What’s happening

Significant deterioration of the London-bound carriageway was identified following inspections in May 2023. We've since been carrying out extensive repairs.

Traffic management and closure information
***Update 1 March***:
Please find an update of rescheduled closures to complete this essential repair work below. These works are subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this work may cause.

Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 March, 8pm to 6am each night:
• M3 London-bound full carriageway closure between junctions 4a and 3
Monday 4 to Friday 8 March, 8pm to 6am each night:
• M3 London-bound overnight lane closures between junctions 4 and 3
Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 March, 8pm to 6am each night:
• M3 London-bound full carriageway closure between junctions 4a and 3

Diversion routes

Full closure diversion route:
• All vehicles should exit at M3 junction 4a and join the A327 for approximately 1.8 miles,
• Traffic should then turn right onto the A30 continue for approximately 7.1 miles
• Vehicles should then turn right onto Grove End link road, turning left onto the A322, before turning left to rejoin the M3 London bound at junction 3.

London bound slip road approaching from Frimley (the on-slip) at junction 4 closure diversion route:
• All vehicles from junction 4 should use the A331 and then turn right onto the A30 London Road.
After approximately 4.5 miles turn right onto the A322 and then re-join the M3 London bound at junction 3.

We’re resurfacing the M3 between junctions 4 and 6 and alternating between closing the northbound and southbound carriageway. Access to the motorway services will be closed depending on the direction of the closure. All closures are overnight only, between 9pm and 6am.

These are night time closures only and the road will be open during the day.

• 9pm Tuesday 19 to 6am Wednesday 20 March - Northbound closure
• 9pm Monday 15 to 6am Tuesday 16 April - Northbound closure
• 9pm Wednesday 17 to 6am Thursday 18 April - Southbound closure
• 9pm Thursday 18 to 6am Friday 19 April - Southbound closure
• 9pm Friday 19 to 6am Saturday 20 April - Southbound closure

Diversion: Southbound traffic will be diverted from junction 4 via the A331, A31 and A339 to rejoin the M3 at junction 6. Northbound traffic will follow the same route in reverse. 

What’s happening? 

This work has been postponed whilst further surveys are being undertaken. We'll post new dates here once available.

We’re closing the M3 southbound from junction 13 to replace the bridge joints at junction 14 on the dates below. All closures will be overnight from 9pm to 6am week nights only.

Closure updates

• Thursday 25 April to Friday 3 May
• Monday 13 May to Friday 17 May

Diversion route

Leave the M3 junction 13 southbound turn right onto Leigh Road A335 and head straight until you reach the roundabout. At the roundabout turn right joining the A335 Wide Lane, head straight on to the M27 junction 5. At junction 5 rejoin the M27 westbound (for westbound journeys) or rejoin the M27 eastbound (for eastbound journeys). Traffic for Basset should head straight on at M27 junction 5 to join Stoneham Way and at the traffic lights turn right onto the A27 Bassett Green Road head straight on and rejoin Bassett Avenue.

We’re carrying out repairs to the reinforced concrete bridge piers which support the elevated section of the M4 as it crosses above the A4 Great West Road in West London.

The elevated section of the M4 forms part of one of the main strategic routes through West London and adjoins key roads such as the A4 Great West Road; helping to connect people, communities, and businesses. Like any major structure, it requires regular maintenance to keep it in a safe and serviceable condition.

Latest update: 4 March 2024

We’ve now completed the repairs to several piers between Ealing Road and Clayponds Avenue. New reinforcing steel has been fitted to the piers and new concrete has been applied to keep them safe for future years.

The scaffolding access and protective barriers have now been removed, enabling us to reopen lane 3 of the A4 through this section, which had been closed for safety.

Future planned works

Work to improve the condition of several piers at the eastern end of the M4 elevated section, near junction 1 and the Chiswick Roundabout, is expected to take place later in the year. Please check back for updates.

We’re carrying out essential repairs to Welford viaduct, which takes the M4 over Rood Hill and the River Lambourn near Easton to maintain the structures safety for years to come.

We're doing extensive concrete repairs, re-waterproofing, resurfacing, and replacing the bridge joint on both carriageways.

Temporary traffic lights have been installed underneath the viaduct on Rood Hill. We’ll also need to close Rood Hill overnight at some point to install scaffolding. Closure dates will be displayed on local signs and on this webpage in advance.

We’re currently on track to complete this work in July 2024 and always aim to work to programme, but please note that these works are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances such as unsuitable weather.

Upcoming closure information

• There's a 3-way temporary traffic light underneath the viaduct on Rood Hill, which needs to remain in place for the duration of our work.

• From Tuesday 16 January until April 2024, there'll be a 24/7 contraflow arrangement in place with the westbound carriageway closed between junction 13 and 14. Traffic will run on two lanes in each direction on the eastbound carriageway, with a 40mph speed limit in place. Access for the emergency services will be retained on the westbound carriageway.

***Amended closure dates***

There's a further change to when the viaduct will be closed. There will now only be two further closures - one on Tuesday 9 April which will be a westbound closure and another on Wednesday 10 April which will be eastbound.

Diversion information

• When Rood Hill is closed, drivers will be diverted via A338, B4000 through Wickham and High Street.
• When the motorway is closed, a fully signed diversion will be in place in both directions via A34, A4 Bath Road and A338.

Our programme will continue into next year with further closures in 2024. Please continue to check back here for updates.

The M4 eastbound carriageway will be closed overnight between junctions 13-12 on Thursday 4, Friday 5 and Monday 8 April between the hours of 9pm and 6am. There will be a lane closure during the day on Friday 5 April.

The diversion route will be via the A34 to the A339, then A4 London Road to A4 Benham Hill to A4 Bath road to re-join at M4 junction 12.

What's happening?

We’re doing maintenance work on bridges carrying the M4.

The work will start on the evening of Monday 15 April. This work will be carried out under a mix of full week night and weekend closures.

When the motorway is closed, Moto Motorway Services will also be closed.

Closure details

Our work will be on the westbound side from junction 11 (Reading) up to and including Moto Motorway Services entrance slip road. Our weeknight work will be between 8pm to 6am each night, and on weekends from the times below:

April
15th – 19th April – Westbound overnight lane closures
22nd – 26th April – Westbound overnight full closures
27th - 29th April – Westbound full weekend closure (from 9pm Sat – 6am Mon)
29th – 30th April - Westbound overnight full closures

May
1st – 16th May - Westbound overnight full closures
17th – 20th May - Westbound full weekend closure (from 9pm Fri – 6am Mon)
20th – 23rd May - Westbound overnight full closures
28th – 31st May - Westbound overnight full closures

June
3rd – 7th June – Westbound overnight full closures
14th – 17th June - Eastbound full weekend closure (from 9pm Fri – 6am Mon)
17th – 20th June - Eastbound overnight full closures
21st – 24th June - Eastbound full weekend closure (from 9pm Fri – 6am Mon)
24th – 27th June - Eastbound overnight full closures
28th – 1st July - Westbound full weekend closure (from 9pm Fri – 6am Mon)

July
1st – 4th July - Westbound overnight full closures
5th – 8th July - Eastbound full weekend closure (from 9pm Fri – 6am Mon)
8th – 11th July - Eastbound overnight full closures
12th – 15th July - Westbound full weekend closure (from 9pm Fri – 6am Mon) (Contingency)
15th – 18th July - Westbound overnight full closures (Contingency)
19th – 22nd July - Eastbound full weekend closure (from 9pm Fri – 6am Mon) (Contingency)
22nd – 25th July - Eastbound overnight full closures (Contingency)