Kier Highways Ltd, on behalf of Highways England, will be resurfacing sections of the A34 north and southbound carriageways, to ensure the network remains in a safe and serviceable condition. They will also utilise these closures to carry out litter picking, cleaning of road signs and renewal of road markings.
Highways England undertakes the majority of resurfacing works on the Strategic Road Network using a lower noise material. This material is thinner than conventional Hot Rolled Asphalt and has qualities which reduces noise levels.
The series of works are being scheduled to start in late-February 2017* and are expected to be completed by the end of March 2017* (Monday to Friday only). In order to carry out the work as efficiently and safely as possible, sections of the A34 north and southbound carriageways will be closed overnight, when traffic flows are at their lowest.
| 27 February for eight nights* | A34 southbound from the A415 Marcham Interchange to the A4185 Chilton Junction | A clearly signed diversion will be in place from the Botley Interchange, the A420, A338 to Wantage, then east back towards Chilton/Milton |
| 7 March for eight nights* | A34 northbound from the A4130 Milton Interchange to the A415 Marcham Interchange | A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the A4130, B4017 via Steventon and Drayton and Marcham Road |
| 17 March for eight nights* | A34 northbound from the A415 Marcham Interchange to the Hinksey Hill | A clearly signed diversion will be in place via A415 Marcham Road, Colwell Drive, Copenhagen Drive, Dunmore Road, Oxford Road and Hinksey Hill |
Confirmed dates and times for all the closures will be displayed in advance on signs along the A34.
If you have any questions or if you’d like you know about the work please contact Highways England’s customer control centre:
- Phone: 0300 123 5000
- Email: info@highwaysengland.co.uk
- Web: http://www.highways.gov.uk
- Local Twitter: @HighwaysSEAST
- Post: Highways England, Bridge House, Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4LZ
*Please be aware that these works have been carefully programmed but are subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances