RAC responds to M25 closures
Ahead of National Highways closing the M25 twice in March – starting this weekend – RAC Breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson said: “Without careful planning, drivers could face some really lengthy tailbacks during the eight days of M25 closures that start this weekend. We expect diversion routes, especially along the A3, to become heavily congested. “Anyone with a […]
TV’s Titchmarsh demands Wisley road works compensation
TV presenter Alan Titchmarsh CBE has demanded that the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) be compensated for losses during the A3/M25 roadworks. The charity has lost £6m as a result of the roadworks with 350,000 fewer people visiting RHS Garden Wisley annually, says the BBC. RHS vice president Titchmarsh called for government intervention and said the […]
National Highways set to lift 40mph Hindhead Tunnel speed limit
The speed limit on the northbound carriageway of the A3 between the A333 Grayshott junction and the Thursley side of the 1/14-mile Hindhead Tunnel in Surrey has been 40mph for several months, but National Highways is now set to end the restrictions. The limit was imposed before Christmas as a safety precaution while efforts took […]
No more M25 closures until 2025, says National Highways
National Highways have thanked drivers who changed their plans and took advice to avoid the Wisley to Chertsey stretch of the M25 last weekend while it was closed. As a result, a critical piece of bridge installation was completed and significant progress was made with junction 10 improvements. The organisation has also announced that there […]
Guildford: A3 partial closures planned for resurfacing works
Sections of the A3 around Guildford will close overnight on six dates in July, with resurfacing works starting today (1 July). Drivers are being warned to check the latest information, because closures could change at short notice, National Highways said. The closures will include entry and exit slip roads, and will be in place from […]
A3 chaos as motorists (including Hugh Grant) stuck for up to 5 hours
Actor Hugh Grant was among dozens of motorists who were stuck in heavy traffic on the A3 in South West London for up to five hours over the Bank Holiday weekend. While the M25 was suffering from typical bank holiday weekend congestion, the A3 was particularly problematic on Friday afternoon with the British actor taking to X to beg TfL for some […]
M3 infrastructure improvements at J9 proposed in Hampshire approved
National Highways has reported that a development consent order (DCO) has been issued for junction 9 of the M3. The NH website suggested that the recommendation stage for the DCO was completed on February 16. Planning inspectors have submitted a report to the secretary of state for transport Mark Harper. As reported on the scheme overview, […]
Hindhead Tunnel illuminated by Operation Sunrise
Code-named ‘Operation Sunrise’, 90 staff and volunteers from National Highways and local emergency services arrived to take part in a planned emergency exercise to test National Highways’ joint response to a major incident. The exercise simulated a road traffic incident resulting in multiple vehicle fires, including an electric vehicle. It was played out as it […]
More M25 weekend closures announced
National Highways have announced the dates for the next batch of A3/M25 closures. Last week, National Highways closed the A3 for a full weekend and demolished two bridges and the new closures will be for more demolition work, this time on the M25 between junctions 10 and 11, which will see the motorway closed in […]
New road layout for A3 and A245
National Highways has introduced improvements aimed at easing congestion along the A3 and A245 at the Painshill junction in Surrey. The A245 carriageway has been reduced to one lane westbound between Painshill and the junction with Seven Hills Road to allow for the safe removal of gas pipes and electrical cables that are currently in the […]
