A31 New Forest Major Road Works.
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Zetec-S said:
By plan accordingly, I think you mean avoid at all costs 
It's going to be chaos.
I notice they've now put temporary 30mph signs up despite no work actually taking place yet, can't understand the logic behind it
Absolutely but we have little choice! It's going to be chaos.I notice they've now put temporary 30mph signs up despite no work actually taking place yet, can't understand the logic behind it
I think the speed limits are because the central barrier is now just a row of cones as they prep the crossover points
It's already horrific. Also Ringwood so F*'ed up. 3 way temporary lights on the only way into the High Street now, that one way bit by the market place has been reversed, and the way out by the Fish closed off.
I though Bournemouth & Poole had it bad, Ringwood businesses must be distraught!
I though Bournemouth & Poole had it bad, Ringwood businesses must be distraught!
You should be able to keep track of progress here and check the alternatives: https://one.network/?GB122824910
Johnnytheboy said:
Let's hope it's as quick as the smart motorway work between J4 and J11!
From my recent drive down that way, it looks as though they're currently preparing to start works to convert the entirety of the M3 from Winchester to the M27 interchange. To be finished by Spring 2022 evidently 
- yep sounds plausible and definitely won't be delayed 
15th November 2021 - 22nd November 2022, main Westbound exit from Ringwood will be closed.
Any traffic that wishes to head west will need to join the A31 and head East to the Poulner exit over the flyover and come back down the slip and head West from there.
Fair bit of info here...
https://highwaysengland.co.uk/our-work/south-east/...
Any traffic that wishes to head west will need to join the A31 and head East to the Poulner exit over the flyover and come back down the slip and head West from there.
Fair bit of info here...
https://highwaysengland.co.uk/our-work/south-east/...
The above delayed until after New Year. https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-work/south-east...
This stretch of road must be one of the most dangerous, badly laid out sections of road in the country. How there were not more accidents is beyond me.
Shutting off the High street from the A31 was entirely the correct thing to do. Preventing artics from parking up on the slip road outside the petrol station, as their idiot drivers went into the petrol station shop should be the next priority. This made it suicide for anyone trying to get out of the petrol station as there was now zero visibility trying to enter a 60mph dual carriageway
Shutting off the High street from the A31 was entirely the correct thing to do. Preventing artics from parking up on the slip road outside the petrol station, as their idiot drivers went into the petrol station shop should be the next priority. This made it suicide for anyone trying to get out of the petrol station as there was now zero visibility trying to enter a 60mph dual carriageway
GT03ROB said:
This stretch of road must be one of the most dangerous, badly laid out sections of road in the country. How there were not more accidents is beyond me.
Shutting off the High street from the A31 was entirely the correct thing to do. Preventing artics from parking up on the slip road outside the petrol station, as their idiot drivers went into the petrol station shop should be the next priority. This made it suicide for anyone trying to get out of the petrol station as there was now zero visibility trying to enter a 60mph dual carriageway
They still do park there sometimes.Shutting off the High street from the A31 was entirely the correct thing to do. Preventing artics from parking up on the slip road outside the petrol station, as their idiot drivers went into the petrol station shop should be the next priority. This made it suicide for anyone trying to get out of the petrol station as there was now zero visibility trying to enter a 60mph dual carriageway
GranpaB said:
GT03ROB said:
This stretch of road must be one of the most dangerous, badly laid out sections of road in the country. How there were not more accidents is beyond me.
Shutting off the High street from the A31 was entirely the correct thing to do. Preventing artics from parking up on the slip road outside the petrol station, as their idiot drivers went into the petrol station shop should be the next priority. This made it suicide for anyone trying to get out of the petrol station as there was now zero visibility trying to enter a 60mph dual carriageway
They still do park there sometimes.Shutting off the High street from the A31 was entirely the correct thing to do. Preventing artics from parking up on the slip road outside the petrol station, as their idiot drivers went into the petrol station shop should be the next priority. This made it suicide for anyone trying to get out of the petrol station as there was now zero visibility trying to enter a 60mph dual carriageway
Seems to be progressing at a fair old rate with a few overnight westbound closures in August to install the 45 meter supports.
And, by all accounts, on target for being reopened sometime in November.
Probably a bit late now but watch out for the 'speed camera' that occasionally appears just as you exit the roadworks before the Verwood junction. Not sure how official it is but probably best not to try and find out.
And, by all accounts, on target for being reopened sometime in November.
Probably a bit late now but watch out for the 'speed camera' that occasionally appears just as you exit the roadworks before the Verwood junction. Not sure how official it is but probably best not to try and find out.
GranpaB said:
Seems to be progressing at a fair old rate with a few overnight westbound closures in August to install the 45 meter supports.
And, by all accounts, on target for being reopened sometime in November.
Probably a bit late now but watch out for the 'speed camera' that occasionally appears just as you exit the roadworks before the Verwood junction. Not sure how official it is but probably best not to try and find out.
the notorious hotspot for a camera van is a bit further up the A31 as you drive out of st Leanard's before the starbucks on the left hand side And, by all accounts, on target for being reopened sometime in November.
Probably a bit late now but watch out for the 'speed camera' that occasionally appears just as you exit the roadworks before the Verwood junction. Not sure how official it is but probably best not to try and find out.
DBSV8 said:
GranpaB said:
Seems to be progressing at a fair old rate with a few overnight westbound closures in August to install the 45 meter supports.
And, by all accounts, on target for being reopened sometime in November.
Probably a bit late now but watch out for the 'speed camera' that occasionally appears just as you exit the roadworks before the Verwood junction. Not sure how official it is but probably best not to try and find out.
the notorious hotspot for a camera van is a bit further up the A31 as you drive out of St Leonard's before the Starbucks on the left hand side And, by all accounts, on target for being reopened sometime in November.
Probably a bit late now but watch out for the 'speed camera' that occasionally appears just as you exit the roadworks before the Verwood junction. Not sure how official it is but probably best not to try and find out.
There is now a different one inside the roadworks, just as you leave the works and cross back over Westbound occasionally.
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