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Weekly Round Up Of Road Works In Bath, Bristol, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire
Government Communications (NDS)
3 February 2012
BathA36 Trunk Road, near Hinton Charterhouse and Black Dog HillSurfacing works on the A36 Trunk Road, near Hinton Charterhouse and Black Dog Hill will require the following measures to be put in place:(a) a temporary mandatory 40 miles per hour speed limit on:* the A36 Trunk Road near Hinton Charterhouse from the centre of its junction with Green Lane to the centre of its junction with Farleigh Service Station; * the A36 Trunk Road at Black Dog Hill, near Frome, from its junction with the A361 roundabout, south of Beckington, to the centre of its junction with the A3098;(b) a 10 miles per hour speed limit while convoy working is taking place on the A36 Trunk Road over the same described above.There would also be lane closures through the works.These measures are in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out surfacing works and would take place overnight.It is expected that the works would start on or after 13 February 2012 and be completed by 18 February 2012. BristolM5 Motorway - Junction 18 AvonmouthFrom 6 February we will be closing the M5 J18 W and X Loops (the Avonmouth to M5 link) overnight Monday to Friday and will also impose a 50mph speed restriction during the day with lane closures (0730-1730hrs) to carry out repairs to lighting columns.Traffic will be diverted onto the following route:Traffic wishing to join the A4 from the M5 will be diverted off the M5 to the Portway roundabout where they will take the fourth exit and travel on the A4 to St Brendan's RAB and continue on their journey.Traffic wishing to join the M5 J18 from the A4 St Brendan's RAB will be diverted along the A4 to the Portway roundabout where they will take the first exit and continue to join the M5.The works begin on 6 February and are expected to take up to four weeks to complete.M5 Motorway (Junction 18) To M49 MotorwayHighways Agency works on the M5 Motorway in Bristol will require: * a temporary mandatory 50 miles per hour speed restriction on:(i) the northbound dedicated lane to the M49 from the tip of the nosing of the northbound exit slip road at M5 Junction 18 to the tip of the nosing of the northbound exit slip road to the M49 at M5 Junction 18A(ii) the northbound exit slip road to the M49 at M5 Junction 18A from the tip of the nosing with the M5 northbound to the point where it merges with the M49 to continue as the M49 northbound carriageway; * the closure of the same lengths of the dedicated lane and northbound exit slip road at M5 Junction 18A as described above. There would also be lane closures and hard shoulder running through the works. These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out the refurbishment of expansion joints and would apply overnight.It is expected that the works would take no more than 10 nights and would be completed by 3 April 2012.East DevonA30 Trunk Road (Fingle Glen Junction to Alphington Junction, Exeter)Works on the A30 trunk road near Exeter will require the following measures to be put in place:* a temporary mandatory 50 miles per hour speed limit on the eastbound carriageway of the A30 near the Fingle Glen junction from a point at the centre of Hackworthy Lane overbridge to a point at the centre of West Town Farm overbridge; * a 10 miles per hour speed limit overnight (between 6.00pm and 6.00am) while convoy working is taking place on the eastbound carriageway of the A30 from a point 900 metres east of the centre of the Fingle Glen junction to a point at the centre of the West Town Farm overbridge; * the overnight closure of:(i) the eastbound carriageway of the A30 from the tip of the nosing of the eastbound exit slip road at the Fingle Glen junction to the tip of the nosing of the eastbound entry slip road at the Alphington junction;(ii) the eastbound entry slip road at the A30 Fingle Glen junction;* the closure of the layby adjacent to the eastbound carriageway of the A30 trunk road situated 1300 metres east of the centre of the Fingle Glen junction* cyclists will be prohibited from using the from the same carriageway length and slip road described above. There would also be lane closures through the works. It is expected that the works will be completed by 31 March 2012. The A30 and A303 Trunk Roads (Honiton to Rawridge Hill, Devon)Works on the A30 and A303 trunk roads, near Honiton will require the following measures to be put in place:* a temporary mandatory 40 miles per hour speed limit on the A303 and A30 from a point 1200 metres east of the A303 / A30 junction at Rawridge Hill to a point at the centre of the A373 overbridge at Honiton; * a 10 miles per hour speed limit overnight while convoy working is taking place on the A30 from a point at the centre of its junction with the A303 to a point at the centre of its junction with Stockland Hill; * the overnight closure of:a. the A30 westbound and eastbound between its junction with Stockland Hill and its junction with the A35 at Honitonb. the A30 eastbound entry slip road at the A35 Honiton junction.These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out resurfacing, white lining, stud replacement and associated works. It is expected that the works would take no more than 25 nights to complete between 9 January 2012 and 30 March 2012. M5 Junction 29Lane closures remain in place on the A30, M5 northbound off-slip and southbound off-slip at Junction 29 as work continues to upgrade the junction.Some lane restrictions are being removed or partially removed during the morning and evening rush hours to minimise delays as much as possible.The right turn from A30 westbound to M5 North also remains closed. Traffic is being diverted via Moor Lane Roundabout, back onto the eastbound carriageway of the A30 to continue northbound on the M5. Routes for cyclists and pedestrians are being maintained through the scheme, with some minor diversions.From 07 December, works to carry out construction activities including carriageway widening, surfacing, drainage, loop cutting and gantry erection works will require the overnight closure of: * the northbound exit slip road at M5 Junction 29;* the northbound entry slip road at M5 Junction 29;* the southbound entry slip road at M5 Junction 29.Only one slip road would be closed at a time. There would also be lane closures through the works.GloucestershireA40 Trunk Road - Golden Valley Bypass, GloucestershireResurfacing works will require the closure of the eastbound carriageway of the A40 Golden Valley Bypass from a point at the centre of the Parton Road overbridge to the tip of the nosing of the eastbound exit slip road at M5 junction 11.There would also be lane closures through the works.It is expected that the works would take place between:* 8.00am on Sunday 12 February and 6.00am on Monday 13 February 2012* overnight from 7.00pm to 6.00am between Monday 13 February and Saturday 18 February 2012* and between 7.00pm on Saturday 18 February 2012 and 6.00am on Monday 20 February 2012. During the closures described above, eastbound traffic would be diverted from the Elmbridge Court roundabout to take the A40 west and the A38 north to Coombe Hill and then the A4019 east to Cheltenham and the A4013 Princess Elizabeth Way south to join the A40. This is to enable Gloucestershire Council to carry out works at Arle Court Roundabout.M5 - Junction 11aHighways Agency works on the M5 junction 11a will require:* a temporary mandatory 50 miles per hour speed limit overnight on the southbound carriageway of the M5 from a point at the centre of the Brockworth Road overbridge (north of junction 11A) to a point at the centre of the Hucclecote Road overbridge (south of junction 11A);* the overnight closure of the southbound entry slip road at M5 junction 11A.These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out resurfacing works and would take place overnight between 10.00pm and 5.00am. It is expected that the works would start on or after 13 February 2012 and take no more than 3 nights to complete. During the overnight slip road closure described above, westbound traffic on the A417 wishing to join the M5 southbound would be diverted to join the M5 northbound at junction 11A and travel to junction 11 where traffic would turn to join the M5 southbound. Eastbound traffic on the A417 wishing to join the M5 southbound would be diverted to continue east to the A46 Shurdington Road roundabout where traffic would turn to join the A417 westbound and join the above diversion route at junction 11A. M4 - Junctions 18 to 19Highways Agency works on the M4 between junctions 18 and 19 will require the overnight closure of the following:* both carriageways of the M4 between junctions 18 and 19;* the westbound entry slip road at M4 junction 18;* the eastbound entry slip road at M4 junction 19.There would also be lane closures through the works.These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out carriageway surfacing and other routine maintenance and associated works. It is expected that the works would take no more than 6 nights to complete between 6 February 2012 and 30 March 2012. During the overnight closures described above, westbound traffic would be diverted from the M4 at junction 19 to take the M32 south to junction 1 and the A4174 east and south to its junction with the A420. Traffic would then take the A420 east to Cold Ashton and the A46 north to join the M4 at Junction 18. Eastbound traffic would be diverted from junction 18 to follow this diversion route in the reverse direction.M5 - Junctions 9 to 13Works on the M5 motorway between junctions 9 and 13 will require the overnight closure of:(a) both carriageways of the M5 between junctions 9 and 11;(b) the southbound entry slip road at M5 junction 9;(c) the northbound entry slip roads at M5 junctions 10 and 11;(d) both carriageways of the M5 between junctions 12 and 13;(e) the southbound entry slip road at M5 junction 12; (f) the northbound entry slip road at M5 junction 13.There will also be lane closures through the works. These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out carriageway surfacing, joint sealing, loop cutting and other routine maintenance and associated works. It is expected that the works would take no more than 7 nights to complete between 6 February 2012 and 30 March 2012. M5 Motorway - Junctions 13-14 Works on the M5 motorway between junctions 13 and 14 will require the following measures to be put in place:(a) a temporary mandatory 50 miles per hour speed restriction on:(i) both carriageways of the M5 motorway from a point at the centre of the Eastington overbridge (south of junction 13) to a point at the centre of the Echo Lane overbridge (near Dursley);(ii) both carriageways of the M5 motorway from a point 1000 metres north of the centre of the Damery Lane overbridge (north of junction 14) to a point at the centre of the Gambrill Lane overbridge (south of junction 14); (iii) the northbound exit and entry slip roads at M5 junction 14; (b) the restriction of vehicles over three metres in width to the nearside lane of the M5 over the same length described above(c) the restriction of vehicles over 2.5 metres in width to the nearside lane or the middle lane of the M5 over the same length described a(d) prohibition of vehicles overtaking other moving vehicles over the same length of the M5.There would also be lane closures and hard shoulder running through the works.These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out central reserve and verge works, including drainage and barrier works, and upgrading of the hard shoulder. Works began on 9 January 2012 and are expected to be completed by 31 March 2012. M5 Motorway - Junctions 9-10 From 01 December works on the M5 between junctions 9 and 10 will require the following traffic measures:* a temporary mandatory 50 miles per hour speed restriction on both carriageways of the M5 Motorway from a point 1000 metres north of the centre of Junction 9 to a point at the centre of the B4634 Old Gloucester Road Overbridge (south of Junction 10); * the overnight closure of the southbound entry slip road at M5 Junction 9* restrict vehicles over 3 metres in width to the nearside lane of the M5 over the same length as described above;* the restriction of vehicles over 2.25 metres in width to the nearside lane or the middle lane of the M5 over the same length as described above.There would also be lane closures and hard shoulder running through the works. These measures will all be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out the installation of concrete pier protection to overbridges on the M5. Works are expected be completed by 30 April 2012 with the slip road closed for no more than 10 nights during this period.M5 Motorway - Junctions 11a-12From 01 December, works to install concrete pier protection to overbridges on the M5 will require: * a temporary mandatory 50 miles per hour speed restriction on both carriageways of the M5 Motorway between Junctions 11A and 12 from a point adjacent to the tip of the nosing of the southbound exit slip road at Junction 11A to a point at the centre of Naas Farm Overbridge; * restrict vehicles over 3 metres in width to the nearside lane of the M5 over the same length as described at (a) above;* the restriction of vehicles over 2.25 metres in width to the nearside lane or the middle lane of the M5 over the same length as described at (a) above.There would also be lane closures and hard shoulder running through the works, which will be completed March 2012M5 Motorway - Junction 11aHighways Agency works on the M5 Motorway at Junction 11A will require the overnight closure of:* both carriageways of the M5 at Junction 11A from a point adjacent to the tip of the nosing of the northbound exit slip road to a point adjacent to the tip of the nosing of the southbound exit slip road * the northbound entry slip road at M5 Junction 11A* the southbound entry slip road at M5 Junction 11A.This measure would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out the replacement of bridge deck expansion joints. It is expected that the works would take no more than 10 nights to complete by 1 April 2012. A40 Trunk Road at Huntley Hill in the District of Forest of DeanWork on the A40 Trunk Road at Huntley Hill, west of Gloucester, will require a 40 miles per hour speed limit from a point 300 metres east of the centre of its junction with Hinders Lane to a point 300 metres west of the centre of its junction with Saunders Close. This measure would be in the interests of road safety until embankment stabilisation works and the installation of a permanent safety barrier can be carried out. It is expected that the speed limit would start on or after 21 April 2011 and last until the danger to the public has ended. M4 Motorway - Junction 22 Works on the M4 at junction 22 will require the overnight closure of:* the eastbound carriageway of the M4 between the exit and entry slip roads at Junction 22* the eastbound exit slip road at M4 Junction 22. These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out the replacement of traffic loops for a weigh-in-motion system. It is expected that the works would take place on the M4 eastbound between 11 and 12 April 2012. SomersetThe M5 Motorway (Junctions 24-22)Works on the M5 will require the overnight closure of:(a) the northbound carriageway of the M5 between junctions 24 and 23; (b) the northbound entry slip road at M5 junction 24;(c) the northbound carriageway of the M5 between junctions 23 and 22;(d) the northbound entry slip road at M5 junction 23.These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out resurfacing, joint repair, gully cleaning and drainage works. It is expected that the works would take no more than 8 nights to complete between 12 February 2012 and 23 February 2012. During the overnight closures described at (a) and (b) above, traffic wishing to take the M5 northbound would be diverted from junction 24 to take the A38 north through Bridgwater and join the M5 at junction 23. During the overnight closures described at (c) and (d) above, traffic wishing to take the M5 northbound would be diverted from junction 23 to take the A38 north and join the M5 at junction 22.The A303 Trunk Road (Ham Hill, Somerset)Highways Agency work on the A303 trunk road, near Chard will require the overnight closure (between 8.00pm and 6.00am) of the A303 near Chard from a point 100 metres east of its junction with Hamway Lane to a point 100 metres west of that junction. This measure would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out improvements to signs, lining, junction visibility and surfacing. Access to and from premises that are only accessible from the A303 would be maintained during the works. It is expected that the works would take no more than 10 nights to complete between 15 February 2012 and 15 March 2012. M5 - Junctions 24-25Works to install a new concrete barrier between junctions 24 and 25 of the M5 began on 12 December. The works around the Bridgwater area will take place in two phases.Phase one was completed by 23 December. Phase two began on 4 January 2012 and involves constructing 1 mile of concrete barrier along the central reserve. Ancillary works include drainage and bridge pier protection. Again work will be carried out using a combination of day time and night time working, although this will not be limited to off peak hours. Both northbound and southbound traffic will be reduced to two lanes, with traffic running on the hard shoulder and lane 1. These works are expected to be completed by 19 February.During both phases of the scheme, traffic management will be in place for approximately 2.5 miles.For the safety of the workforce and the travelling public, there will also be a temporary 50 MPH speed limit which will be enforced by average speed cameras. Minor delays are expected due to reduced speed and reduced traffic volume through that section of motorway.The A303 Trunk Road (Cartgate Roundabout, Martock)Works on the A303 trunk road, between Martock and Ilchester will require the following measures to be put in place:* a temporary mandatory 50 miles per hour speed limit on the A303 from a point at the centre of the Main Street overbridge (near Tintinhull) to a point at the centre of the Stoke Road overbridge (near Stoke sub Hamdon);* a 10 miles per hour speed limit while convoy working is taking place on the A303 from a point 250 metres east of the A3088 Cartgate roundabout junction to a point 250 metres west of that roundabout junction and including the circulatory carriageway at that roundabout; * the overnight closure (between 8.00pm and 6.00am) of the A303 between the A356 Prophets Lane junction and the A37 Ilchester Mead junction. There would also be lane closures through the works.These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out drainage, excavation, kerbing, road crossings, lighting, widening, resurfacing and associated works. The works started on 23 January 2012 and be completed by 30 March 2012. A303 Trunk Road (Wincanton Interchange, Somerset)Works to replace bridge expansion joints on A303 Trunk Road at Wincanton will require an overnight 30 mph speed restriction on the westbound exit slip road and the west bound entry slip road of the A303 Trunk Road at Wincanton Interchange. It is expected that the works would take no more than 6 nights to complete by 3 April 2012. WiltshireA36 College Roundabout to PetersfingerWorks on the A36 College Roundabout to Petersfinger will require the following measures to be put in place:* For the first three weeks the A36 between College roundabout and Tesco's roundabout will be open to traffic, but temporary traffic signals will be in operation. * At the same time, the A36 between Tesco's roundabout and Alderbury will be fully closed and through-traffic will follow a diversion route. Access will be maintained for residents, but this will be from the College roundabout end only.* During week 4 temporary traffic signals will be in place to control traffic overnight, between Alderbury and Tesco's roundabout.The works will include resurfacing, drainage, and the addition of high friction surfacing to provide a renewed, longer lasting road surface, with more efficient drainage. A toucan crossing will also be installed to provide a safe crossing point over a busy trunk road.Work will begin on 05 February and will last four weeks. Work will take place from Sunday night to Thursday night inclusive (5 nights), between 8pm and 6am.Northbound traffic will be diverted onto the A31 at Ower, and then at Ringwood traffic will take the A338 north to Salisbury. Southbound traffic will be diverted to take the A338 south to Ringwood, then the A31 to re-join the A36 at Ower.M4 - Junctions 15-16Highways Agency works on the M4 motorway between junctions 15 and 16 will require the following measures to be put in place:* to impose a temporary mandatory 50 miles per hour speed limit overnight (between 8.00pm and 6.00am) on the eastbound carriageway of the M4 between junctions 16 and 15:(i) from a point 700 metres west of the western edge of Mill Lane overbridge to a point 900 metres east of the eastern edge of the A4361 Croft Road overbridge; (ii) from a point at the centre of the A4361 Croft Road overbridge to a point at the centre of junction 15;* to impose a temporary mandatory 50 miles per hour speed limit overnight (between 9.00pm and 5.00am) on the westbound carriageway of the M4 from the tip of the nosing of the westbound exit slip road at junction 15 to a point 1000 metres west of the western edge of Mill Lane overbridge.There will also be hard shoulder running and lane closures through the works. These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out resurfacing works. It is expected that the works would take no more than 14 nights to complete between 3 February 2012 and 23 February 2012. The A303 Trunk Road (Amesbury to Wylye)Works on the A303 trunk road, between Amesbury and Wylye will require the following measures to be put in place:* a temporary mandatory 40 miles per hour speed limit on the A303 from a point at the centre of its junction with the A345 to a point at the centre of its junction with the A36 at Wylye; * a 10 miles per hour speed limit overnight (between 8.00pm and 8.00am) while convoy working is taking place on the A303 from a point at the centre of its junction with the A345 to a point at the centre of its junction with the A344; * the overnight closure of:(i) the A303 from a point at the centre of its junction with the A344 to a point at the centre of its junction with the A360; or (ii) the A303 from a point at the centre of its junction with the A360 to a point at the centre of its junction with the A36 at Wylye. These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out resurfacing, white lining, stud replacement and associated works. Access to and from premises that are accessible from and only from the A303 would be maintained during the works. It is expected that the works would take no more than 25 nights to complete between 9 January 2012 and 30 March 2012. A419 trunk road - Commonhead Roundabout, SwindonCarriageway surveying and general maintenance works will require the overnight closure of the southbound and northbound carriageways of the A419 Trunk Road between the respective exit and entry slip roads at the A4259 Commonhead Roundabout.It is expected that the works would take place for one night every six weeks between 19 December 2011 and 20 November 2012. M4 Motorway - Junctions 16-17 From 12 December works on the M4 Motorway between Junctions 16 and 17 will require:* a temporary mandatory 50 miles per hour speed restriction on both carriageways of the M4 Motorway from a point at the centre of the B4042 Swindon Road Overbridge to a point at the centre of the Dodford Farm Overbridge * the restriction of vehicles over 3 metres in width to the nearside lane of the M4 over the same length* Restriction of vehicles over 2.25 metres in width to the nearside lane or the middle lane of the M4 over the same length.There will also be lane closures and hard shoulder running through the works. These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out the installation of concrete pier protection to bridges on the M4. It is expected that the works would be completed in March 2012. A36 Trunk Road (Churchill Way West, Salisbury)Highways Agency works on the A36 Trunk Road in Salisbury will require the overnight closure of the northbound exit slip road of the A36 Trunk Road at Churchill Way West. This measure will be in the interests of road safety to enable contractors to carry out works to replace expansion joints in the carriageway. It is expected that the works would start on Wednesday 12 October 2011 and be completed by 1 April 2012 and take no more than 10 nights to complete. M4 Motorway - Junctions 15-16 From 21 November, works on the M4 Motorway between Junctions 15 and 16 in Swindon and Wiltshire will require a permanent hard shoulder closure and off-peak lane 1 closuresThese measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out piling works to Broom Manor Overbridge. It is expected that the works would be completed by end of February 2012.NOTES TO EDITORS 1. The Highways Agency is an executive agency of the Department for Transport. We manage, maintain and improve England's motorways and other strategic roads on behalf of the Secretary of State. 2. Maintenance and improvement projects: We plan maintenance and improvement projects carefully to allow road works to be completed safely, in a cost effective way while keeping disruption to road users to a minimum. We do as much work as possible overnight and when roads are less busy in order to keep more lanes open for road users at peak travel times. Drivers are advised to check their route for road works and allow extra time for their journeys where needed. We have a variety of journey planning tools that road users can use to check travel conditions on the roads we manage, and we will do all we can to keep road users informed.3. Safety at roadworks: The Highways Agency is working with the industry and road users to reduce the risks of working on the roads. For the safety of road workers and all road users, when you are approaching roadworks: * Keep within the speed limit - it is there for your safety.* Get into the correct lane in good time - don't keep switching.* Concentrate on the road ahead, not the roadworks.* Be alert for works' traffic leaving or entering roadworks.* Keep a safe distance - there could be queues in front.* Observe all signs - they are there to help you.4. Real-time traffic information for England's motorways and other strategic roads is available:* From the web at www.highways.gov.uk/traffic or www.highways.gov.uk/mobile if using a phone or mobile device. * By phone from the Highways Agency Information Line on 0300 123 5000 at any time. (Calls to 0300 numbers will cost no more than 5p per minute from a standard BT residential landline. Call charges from other landlines and mobile networks may vary, but will be no more than a standard geographic call and will be included in all inclusive minutes and discount schemes).* Before using any mobile, find a safe place to park. Never stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway except in an emergency. Make sure it's safe and legal before you call.5. Receive our national and regional press releases by RSS and get the latest headlines straight to your desktop the moment we publish them to our website. Choose to receive a national press feed or one of our regionalised feeds - go to www.highways.gov.uk/rssnews for more information.ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE HIGHWAYS AGENCY BY COI NEWS AND PR SOUTH WEST. FOR ANY MEDIA ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT DANIEL GRAY ON 0117 9175062. MEDIA ENQUIRIES OUT OF HOURS SHOULD BE MADE TO THE HIGHWAYS AGENCY NATIONAL PRESS OFFICE (24HRS) ON 0207 081 7443.
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Weekly Round Up Of Road Works In Bath, Bristol, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire
Government Communications (NDS)
3rd February 2012
BathA36 Trunk Road, near Hinton Charterhouse and Black Dog HillSurfacing works on the A36 Trunk Road, near Hinton Charterhouse and Black Dog Hill will require the following measures to be put in place:(a) a temporary mandatory 40 miles per hour speed limit on:* the A36 Trunk Road near Hinton Charterhouse from the centre of its junction with Green Lane to the centre of its junction with Farleigh Service Station; * the A36 Trunk Road at Black Dog Hill, near Frome, from its junction with the A361 roundabout, south of Beckington, to the centre of its junction with the A3098;(b) a 10 miles per hour speed limit while convoy working is taking place on the A36 Trunk Road over the same described above.There would also be lane closures through the works.These measures are in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out surfacing works and would take place overnight.It is expected that the works would start on or after 13 February 2012 and be completed by 18 February 2012. BristolM5 Motorway - Junction 18 AvonmouthFrom 6 February we will be closing the M5 J18 W and X Loops (the Avonmouth to M5 link) overnight Monday to Friday and will also impose a 50mph speed restriction during the day with lane closures (0730-1730hrs) to carry out repairs to lighting columns.Traffic will be diverted onto the following route:Traffic wishing to join the A4 from the M5 will be diverted off the M5 to the Portway roundabout where they will take the fourth exit and travel on the A4 to St Brendan's RAB and continue on their journey.Traffic wishing to join the M5 J18 from the A4 St Brendan's RAB will be diverted along the A4 to the Portway roundabout where they will take the first exit and continue to join the M5.The works begin on 6 February and are expected to take up to four weeks to complete.M5 Motorway (Junction 18) To M49 MotorwayHighways Agency works on the M5 Motorway in Bristol will require: * a temporary mandatory 50 miles per hour speed restriction on:(i) the northbound dedicated lane to the M49 from the tip of the nosing of the northbound exit slip road at M5 Junction 18 to the tip of the nosing of the northbound exit slip road to the M49 at M5 Junction 18A(ii) the northbound exit slip road to the M49 at M5 Junction 18A from the tip of the nosing with the M5 northbound to the point where it merges with the M49 to continue as the M49 northbound carriageway; * the closure of the same lengths of the dedicated lane and northbound exit slip road at M5 Junction 18A as described above. There would also be lane closures and hard shoulder running through the works. These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out the refurbishment of expansion joints and would apply overnight.It is expected that the works would take no more than 10 nights and would be completed by 3 April 2012.East DevonA30 Trunk Road (Fingle Glen Junction to Alphington Junction, Exeter)Works on the A30 trunk road near Exeter will require the following measures to be put in place:* a temporary mandatory 50 miles per hour speed limit on the eastbound carriageway of the A30 near the Fingle Glen junction from a point at the centre of Hackworthy Lane overbridge to a point at the centre of West Town Farm overbridge; * a 10 miles per hour speed limit overnight (between 6.00pm and 6.00am) while convoy working is taking place on the eastbound carriageway of the A30 from a point 900 metres east of the centre of the Fingle Glen junction to a point at the centre of the West Town Farm overbridge; * the overnight closure of:(i) the eastbound carriageway of the A30 from the tip of the nosing of the eastbound exit slip road at the Fingle Glen junction to the tip of the nosing of the eastbound entry slip road at the Alphington junction;(ii) the eastbound entry slip road at the A30 Fingle Glen junction;* the closure of the layby adjacent to the eastbound carriageway of the A30 trunk road situated 1300 metres east of the centre of the Fingle Glen junction* cyclists will be prohibited from using the from the same carriageway length and slip road described above. There would also be lane closures through the works. It is expected that the works will be completed by 31 March 2012. The A30 and A303 Trunk Roads (Honiton to Rawridge Hill, Devon)Works on the A30 and A303 trunk roads, near Honiton will require the following measures to be put in place:* a temporary mandatory 40 miles per hour speed limit on the A303 and A30 from a point 1200 metres east of the A303 / A30 junction at Rawridge Hill to a point at the centre of the A373 overbridge at Honiton; * a 10 miles per hour speed limit overnight while convoy working is taking place on the A30 from a point at the centre of its junction with the A303 to a point at the centre of its junction with Stockland Hill; * the overnight closure of:a. the A30 westbound and eastbound between its junction with Stockland Hill and its junction with the A35 at Honitonb. the A30 eastbound entry slip road at the A35 Honiton junction.These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out resurfacing, white lining, stud replacement and associated works. It is expected that the works would take no more than 25 nights to complete between 9 January 2012 and 30 March 2012. M5 Junction 29Lane closures remain in place on the A30, M5 northbound off-slip and southbound off-slip at Junction 29 as work continues to upgrade the junction.Some lane restrictions are being removed or partially removed during the morning and evening rush hours to minimise delays as much as possible.The right turn from A30 westbound to M5 North also remains closed. Traffic is being diverted via Moor Lane Roundabout, back onto the eastbound carriageway of the A30 to continue northbound on the M5. Routes for cyclists and pedestrians are being maintained through the scheme, with some minor diversions.From 07 December, works to carry out construction activities including carriageway widening, surfacing, drainage, loop cutting and gantry erection works will require the overnight closure of: * the northbound exit slip road at M5 Junction 29;* the northbound entry slip road at M5 Junction 29;* the southbound entry slip road at M5 Junction 29.Only one slip road would be closed at a time. There would also be lane closures through the works.GloucestershireA40 Trunk Road - Golden Valley Bypass, GloucestershireResurfacing works will require the closure of the eastbound carriageway of the A40 Golden Valley Bypass from a point at the centre of the Parton Road overbridge to the tip of the nosing of the eastbound exit slip road at M5 junction 11.There would also be lane closures through the works.It is expected that the works would take place between:* 8.00am on Sunday 12 February and 6.00am on Monday 13 February 2012* overnight from 7.00pm to 6.00am between Monday 13 February and Saturday 18 February 2012* and between 7.00pm on Saturday 18 February 2012 and 6.00am on Monday 20 February 2012. During the closures described above, eastbound traffic would be diverted from the Elmbridge Court roundabout to take the A40 west and the A38 north to Coombe Hill and then the A4019 east to Cheltenham and the A4013 Princess Elizabeth Way south to join the A40. This is to enable Gloucestershire Council to carry out works at Arle Court Roundabout.M5 - Junction 11aHighways Agency works on the M5 junction 11a will require:* a temporary mandatory 50 miles per hour speed limit overnight on the southbound carriageway of the M5 from a point at the centre of the Brockworth Road overbridge (north of junction 11A) to a point at the centre of the Hucclecote Road overbridge (south of junction 11A);* the overnight closure of the southbound entry slip road at M5 junction 11A.These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out resurfacing works and would take place overnight between 10.00pm and 5.00am. It is expected that the works would start on or after 13 February 2012 and take no more than 3 nights to complete. During the overnight slip road closure described above, westbound traffic on the A417 wishing to join the M5 southbound would be diverted to join the M5 northbound at junction 11A and travel to junction 11 where traffic would turn to join the M5 southbound. Eastbound traffic on the A417 wishing to join the M5 southbound would be diverted to continue east to the A46 Shurdington Road roundabout where traffic would turn to join the A417 westbound and join the above diversion route at junction 11A. M4 - Junctions 18 to 19Highways Agency works on the M4 between junctions 18 and 19 will require the overnight closure of the following:* both carriageways of the M4 between junctions 18 and 19;* the westbound entry slip road at M4 junction 18;* the eastbound entry slip road at M4 junction 19.There would also be lane closures through the works.These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out carriageway surfacing and other routine maintenance and associated works. It is expected that the works would take no more than 6 nights to complete between 6 February 2012 and 30 March 2012. During the overnight closures described above, westbound traffic would be diverted from the M4 at junction 19 to take the M32 south to junction 1 and the A4174 east and south to its junction with the A420. Traffic would then take the A420 east to Cold Ashton and the A46 north to join the M4 at Junction 18. Eastbound traffic would be diverted from junction 18 to follow this diversion route in the reverse direction.M5 - Junctions 9 to 13Works on the M5 motorway between junctions 9 and 13 will require the overnight closure of:(a) both carriageways of the M5 between junctions 9 and 11;(b) the southbound entry slip road at M5 junction 9;(c) the northbound entry slip roads at M5 junctions 10 and 11;(d) both carriageways of the M5 between junctions 12 and 13;(e) the southbound entry slip road at M5 junction 12; (f) the northbound entry slip road at M5 junction 13.There will also be lane closures through the works. These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out carriageway surfacing, joint sealing, loop cutting and other routine maintenance and associated works. It is expected that the works would take no more than 7 nights to complete between 6 February 2012 and 30 March 2012. M5 Motorway - Junctions 13-14 Works on the M5 motorway between junctions 13 and 14 will require the following measures to be put in place:(a) a temporary mandatory 50 miles per hour speed restriction on:(i) both carriageways of the M5 motorway from a point at the centre of the Eastington overbridge (south of junction 13) to a point at the centre of the Echo Lane overbridge (near Dursley);(ii) both carriageways of the M5 motorway from a point 1000 metres north of the centre of the Damery Lane overbridge (north of junction 14) to a point at the centre of the Gambrill Lane overbridge (south of junction 14); (iii) the northbound exit and entry slip roads at M5 junction 14; (b) the restriction of vehicles over three metres in width to the nearside lane of the M5 over the same length described above(c) the restriction of vehicles over 2.5 metres in width to the nearside lane or the middle lane of the M5 over the same length described a(d) prohibition of vehicles overtaking other moving vehicles over the same length of the M5.There would also be lane closures and hard shoulder running through the works.These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out central reserve and verge works, including drainage and barrier works, and upgrading of the hard shoulder. Works began on 9 January 2012 and are expected to be completed by 31 March 2012. M5 Motorway - Junctions 9-10 From 01 December works on the M5 between junctions 9 and 10 will require the following traffic measures:* a temporary mandatory 50 miles per hour speed restriction on both carriageways of the M5 Motorway from a point 1000 metres north of the centre of Junction 9 to a point at the centre of the B4634 Old Gloucester Road Overbridge (south of Junction 10); * the overnight closure of the southbound entry slip road at M5 Junction 9* restrict vehicles over 3 metres in width to the nearside lane of the M5 over the same length as described above;* the restriction of vehicles over 2.25 metres in width to the nearside lane or the middle lane of the M5 over the same length as described above.There would also be lane closures and hard shoulder running through the works. These measures will all be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out the installation of concrete pier protection to overbridges on the M5. Works are expected be completed by 30 April 2012 with the slip road closed for no more than 10 nights during this period.M5 Motorway - Junctions 11a-12From 01 December, works to install concrete pier protection to overbridges on the M5 will require: * a temporary mandatory 50 miles per hour speed restriction on both carriageways of the M5 Motorway between Junctions 11A and 12 from a point adjacent to the tip of the nosing of the southbound exit slip road at Junction 11A to a point at the centre of Naas Farm Overbridge; * restrict vehicles over 3 metres in width to the nearside lane of the M5 over the same length as described at (a) above;* the restriction of vehicles over 2.25 metres in width to the nearside lane or the middle lane of the M5 over the same length as described at (a) above.There would also be lane closures and hard shoulder running through the works, which will be completed March 2012M5 Motorway - Junction 11aHighways Agency works on the M5 Motorway at Junction 11A will require the overnight closure of:* both carriageways of the M5 at Junction 11A from a point adjacent to the tip of the nosing of the northbound exit slip road to a point adjacent to the tip of the nosing of the southbound exit slip road * the northbound entry slip road at M5 Junction 11A* the southbound entry slip road at M5 Junction 11A.This measure would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out the replacement of bridge deck expansion joints. It is expected that the works would take no more than 10 nights to complete by 1 April 2012. A40 Trunk Road at Huntley Hill in the District of Forest of DeanWork on the A40 Trunk Road at Huntley Hill, west of Gloucester, will require a 40 miles per hour speed limit from a point 300 metres east of the centre of its junction with Hinders Lane to a point 300 metres west of the centre of its junction with Saunders Close. This measure would be in the interests of road safety until embankment stabilisation works and the installation of a permanent safety barrier can be carried out. It is expected that the speed limit would start on or after 21 April 2011 and last until the danger to the public has ended. M4 Motorway - Junction 22 Works on the M4 at junction 22 will require the overnight closure of:* the eastbound carriageway of the M4 between the exit and entry slip roads at Junction 22* the eastbound exit slip road at M4 Junction 22. These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out the replacement of traffic loops for a weigh-in-motion system. It is expected that the works would take place on the M4 eastbound between 11 and 12 April 2012. SomersetThe M5 Motorway (Junctions 24-22)Works on the M5 will require the overnight closure of:(a) the northbound carriageway of the M5 between junctions 24 and 23; (b) the northbound entry slip road at M5 junction 24;(c) the northbound carriageway of the M5 between junctions 23 and 22;(d) the northbound entry slip road at M5 junction 23.These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out resurfacing, joint repair, gully cleaning and drainage works. It is expected that the works would take no more than 8 nights to complete between 12 February 2012 and 23 February 2012. During the overnight closures described at (a) and (b) above, traffic wishing to take the M5 northbound would be diverted from junction 24 to take the A38 north through Bridgwater and join the M5 at junction 23. During the overnight closures described at (c) and (d) above, traffic wishing to take the M5 northbound would be diverted from junction 23 to take the A38 north and join the M5 at junction 22.The A303 Trunk Road (Ham Hill, Somerset)Highways Agency work on the A303 trunk road, near Chard will require the overnight closure (between 8.00pm and 6.00am) of the A303 near Chard from a point 100 metres east of its junction with Hamway Lane to a point 100 metres west of that junction. This measure would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out improvements to signs, lining, junction visibility and surfacing. Access to and from premises that are only accessible from the A303 would be maintained during the works. It is expected that the works would take no more than 10 nights to complete between 15 February 2012 and 15 March 2012. M5 - Junctions 24-25Works to install a new concrete barrier between junctions 24 and 25 of the M5 began on 12 December. The works around the Bridgwater area will take place in two phases.Phase one was completed by 23 December. Phase two began on 4 January 2012 and involves constructing 1 mile of concrete barrier along the central reserve. Ancillary works include drainage and bridge pier protection. Again work will be carried out using a combination of day time and night time working, although this will not be limited to off peak hours. Both northbound and southbound traffic will be reduced to two lanes, with traffic running on the hard shoulder and lane 1. These works are expected to be completed by 19 February.During both phases of the scheme, traffic management will be in place for approximately 2.5 miles.For the safety of the workforce and the travelling public, there will also be a temporary 50 MPH speed limit which will be enforced by average speed cameras. Minor delays are expected due to reduced speed and reduced traffic volume through that section of motorway.The A303 Trunk Road (Cartgate Roundabout, Martock)Works on the A303 trunk road, between Martock and Ilchester will require the following measures to be put in place:* a temporary mandatory 50 miles per hour speed limit on the A303 from a point at the centre of the Main Street overbridge (near Tintinhull) to a point at the centre of the Stoke Road overbridge (near Stoke sub Hamdon);* a 10 miles per hour speed limit while convoy working is taking place on the A303 from a point 250 metres east of the A3088 Cartgate roundabout junction to a point 250 metres west of that roundabout junction and including the circulatory carriageway at that roundabout; * the overnight closure (between 8.00pm and 6.00am) of the A303 between the A356 Prophets Lane junction and the A37 Ilchester Mead junction. There would also be lane closures through the works.These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out drainage, excavation, kerbing, road crossings, lighting, widening, resurfacing and associated works. The works started on 23 January 2012 and be completed by 30 March 2012. A303 Trunk Road (Wincanton Interchange, Somerset)Works to replace bridge expansion joints on A303 Trunk Road at Wincanton will require an overnight 30 mph speed restriction on the westbound exit slip road and the west bound entry slip road of the A303 Trunk Road at Wincanton Interchange. It is expected that the works would take no more than 6 nights to complete by 3 April 2012. WiltshireA36 College Roundabout to PetersfingerWorks on the A36 College Roundabout to Petersfinger will require the following measures to be put in place:* For the first three weeks the A36 between College roundabout and Tesco's roundabout will be open to traffic, but temporary traffic signals will be in operation. * At the same time, the A36 between Tesco's roundabout and Alderbury will be fully closed and through-traffic will follow a diversion route. Access will be maintained for residents, but this will be from the College roundabout end only.* During week 4 temporary traffic signals will be in place to control traffic overnight, between Alderbury and Tesco's roundabout.The works will include resurfacing, drainage, and the addition of high friction surfacing to provide a renewed, longer lasting road surface, with more efficient drainage. A toucan crossing will also be installed to provide a safe crossing point over a busy trunk road.Work will begin on 05 February and will last four weeks. Work will take place from Sunday night to Thursday night inclusive (5 nights), between 8pm and 6am.Northbound traffic will be diverted onto the A31 at Ower, and then at Ringwood traffic will take the A338 north to Salisbury. Southbound traffic will be diverted to take the A338 south to Ringwood, then the A31 to re-join the A36 at Ower.M4 - Junctions 15-16Highways Agency works on the M4 motorway between junctions 15 and 16 will require the following measures to be put in place:* to impose a temporary mandatory 50 miles per hour speed limit overnight (between 8.00pm and 6.00am) on the eastbound carriageway of the M4 between junctions 16 and 15:(i) from a point 700 metres west of the western edge of Mill Lane overbridge to a point 900 metres east of the eastern edge of the A4361 Croft Road overbridge; (ii) from a point at the centre of the A4361 Croft Road overbridge to a point at the centre of junction 15;* to impose a temporary mandatory 50 miles per hour speed limit overnight (between 9.00pm and 5.00am) on the westbound carriageway of the M4 from the tip of the nosing of the westbound exit slip road at junction 15 to a point 1000 metres west of the western edge of Mill Lane overbridge.There will also be hard shoulder running and lane closures through the works. These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out resurfacing works. It is expected that the works would take no more than 14 nights to complete between 3 February 2012 and 23 February 2012. The A303 Trunk Road (Amesbury to Wylye)Works on the A303 trunk road, between Amesbury and Wylye will require the following measures to be put in place:* a temporary mandatory 40 miles per hour speed limit on the A303 from a point at the centre of its junction with the A345 to a point at the centre of its junction with the A36 at Wylye; * a 10 miles per hour speed limit overnight (between 8.00pm and 8.00am) while convoy working is taking place on the A303 from a point at the centre of its junction with the A345 to a point at the centre of its junction with the A344; * the overnight closure of:(i) the A303 from a point at the centre of its junction with the A344 to a point at the centre of its junction with the A360; or (ii) the A303 from a point at the centre of its junction with the A360 to a point at the centre of its junction with the A36 at Wylye. These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out resurfacing, white lining, stud replacement and associated works. Access to and from premises that are accessible from and only from the A303 would be maintained during the works. It is expected that the works would take no more than 25 nights to complete between 9 January 2012 and 30 March 2012. A419 trunk road - Commonhead Roundabout, SwindonCarriageway surveying and general maintenance works will require the overnight closure of the southbound and northbound carriageways of the A419 Trunk Road between the respective exit and entry slip roads at the A4259 Commonhead Roundabout.It is expected that the works would take place for one night every six weeks between 19 December 2011 and 20 November 2012. M4 Motorway - Junctions 16-17 From 12 December works on the M4 Motorway between Junctions 16 and 17 will require:* a temporary mandatory 50 miles per hour speed restriction on both carriageways of the M4 Motorway from a point at the centre of the B4042 Swindon Road Overbridge to a point at the centre of the Dodford Farm Overbridge * the restriction of vehicles over 3 metres in width to the nearside lane of the M4 over the same length* Restriction of vehicles over 2.25 metres in width to the nearside lane or the middle lane of the M4 over the same length.There will also be lane closures and hard shoulder running through the works. These measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out the installation of concrete pier protection to bridges on the M4. It is expected that the works would be completed in March 2012. A36 Trunk Road (Churchill Way West, Salisbury)Highways Agency works on the A36 Trunk Road in Salisbury will require the overnight closure of the northbound exit slip road of the A36 Trunk Road at Churchill Way West. This measure will be in the interests of road safety to enable contractors to carry out works to replace expansion joints in the carriageway. It is expected that the works would start on Wednesday 12 October 2011 and be completed by 1 April 2012 and take no more than 10 nights to complete. M4 Motorway - Junctions 15-16 From 21 November, works on the M4 Motorway between Junctions 15 and 16 in Swindon and Wiltshire will require a permanent hard shoulder closure and off-peak lane 1 closuresThese measures would be in the interests of road safety while contractors carry out piling works to Broom Manor Overbridge. It is expected that the works would be completed by end of February 2012.NOTES TO EDITORS 1. The Highways Agency is an executive agency of the Department for Transport. We manage, maintain and improve England's motorways and other strategic roads on behalf of the Secretary of State. 2. Maintenance and improvement projects: We plan maintenance and improvement projects carefully to allow road works to be completed safely, in a cost effective way while keeping disruption to road users to a minimum. We do as much work as possible overnight and when roads are less busy in order to keep more lanes open for road users at peak travel times. Drivers are advised to check their route for road works and allow extra time for their journeys where needed. We have a variety of journey planning tools that road users can use to check travel conditions on the roads we manage, and we will do all we can to keep road users informed.3. Safety at roadworks: The Highways Agency is working with the industry and road users to reduce the risks of working on the roads. For the safety of road workers and all road users, when you are approaching roadworks: * Keep within the speed limit - it is there for your safety.* Get into the correct lane in good time - don't keep switching.* Concentrate on the road ahead, not the roadworks.* Be alert for works' traffic leaving or entering roadworks.* Keep a safe distance - there could be queues in front.* Observe all signs - they are there to help you.4. Real-time traffic information for England's motorways and other strategic roads is available:* From the web at www.highways.gov.uk/traffic or www.highways.gov.uk/mobile if using a phone or mobile device. * By phone from the Highways Agency Information Line on 0300 123 5000 at any time. (Calls to 0300 numbers will cost no more than 5p per minute from a standard BT residential landline. Call charges from other landlines and mobile networks may vary, but will be no more than a standard geographic call and will be included in all inclusive minutes and discount schemes).* Before using any mobile, find a safe place to park. Never stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway except in an emergency. Make sure it's safe and legal before you call.5. Receive our national and regional press releases by RSS and get the latest headlines straight to your desktop the moment we publish them to our website. Choose to receive a national press feed or one of our regionalised feeds - go to www.highways.gov.uk/rssnews for more information.ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE HIGHWAYS AGENCY BY COI NEWS AND PR SOUTH WEST. FOR ANY MEDIA ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT DANIEL GRAY ON 0117 9175062. MEDIA ENQUIRIES OUT OF HOURS SHOULD BE MADE TO THE HIGHWAYS AGENCY NATIONAL PRESS OFFICE (24HRS) ON 0207 081 7443.
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