M3 junction 9 improvements

Closed 19 Feb 2018

Opened 9 Jan 2018

Contact

0300 123 5000

M3junction9Improvements@highwaysengland.co.uk

Results updated 24 Jul 2018

We consulted on this scheme in January and February 2018, where we received 854 responses. The majority of respondents were in favour of the proposed option (Option 14).

The results of the consultation are now available to view in our public consultation report which is available below, along with the Preferred Route Announcement leaflet which provides more detail about the scheme going forward.

To keep up to date with the scheme, you can sign up for updates on the scheme web page.

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Overview

We are consulting on our proposal to provide free-flowing road links between the M3 and the A34, both northbound and southbound, with no need to enter the junction 9 roundabout to travel between the A34 and M3. The A34 southbound link will pass under the M3 with a 50mph speed limit.

These proposals would reduce congestion on the newly designed dumbbell road layout and make journey times more reliable, improve road safety and reduce air pollution.

We are keen to have your comments on the proposal; specifically on how the proposal could affect you, your organisation or those you represent. Find out more in the consultation brochure below.

The consultation runs for 6 weeks from Tuesday 9 January 2018 to Monday 19 February 2018.

 

 

The need for the scheme

Around 110,000 vehicles use junction 9 every day, a large roundabout across two bridges, which goes above the M3. The roundabout is partly give-way and partly controlled by traffic signals.

Due to the high volumes of traffic the M3 junction 9 roundabout cannot cope. Queuing traffic can often be found backing onto the main carriageway of the M3 northbound, resulting in safety concerns. Queuing traffic can also have a detrimental impact on environmentally sensitive areas such as the River Itchen and South Downs National Park.

The projected development of the Southampton container port is also anticipated to significantly increase heavy goods vehicle (HGV) traffic on the A34 and M3.

You can find out more about the proposals at one of our public information events:

Date Time Location Address
Saturday 27 January 2018 10.30am – 4.00pm Winchester Guildhall The Broadway, Winchester, SO23 9GH
Wednesday 31 January 2018 2.00pm – 8.00pm Winchester Guildhall The Broadway, Winchester, SO23 9GH
Saturday, 10 February, 2018 10.30am – 4.00pm Winnall Community Centre Garbett Rd, Winchester, SO23 0NY
Friday, 16 February, 2018 2.00pm – 8.00pm Tubbs Hall / Kings Worthy Community Centre Fraser Rd, Kings Worthy, SO23 7PJ
Saturday, 17 February, 2018 10.30am – 4.00pm Tubbs Hall / Kings Worthy Community Centre Fraser Rd, Kings Worthy, SO23 7PJ

 

Locations to collect consultation material

You can find copies of the consultation brochure and questionnaire at the following locations from 9 January 2018 until 20 February 2018:

Location Address Opening Times
Winchester Discovery Centre Jewry Street, Winchester SO23 8SB Weekdays 9am – 7pm Saturday 9am – 5pm Sunday 11am – 3pm
Winchester Tourist Information Centre Winchester Guildhall, High Street, Winchester SO23 9GH Mon- Sat 10am – 5pm
Winchester City Council Customer Service Centre Winchester City Council, City Offices, Colebrook Street, Winchester, SO23 9LJ

Mon - Thurs 8.30am – 5pm

Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm
Tubbs Hall / Kings Worthy Community Centre Fraser Road, Kings Worthy SO23 7PJ Only open during specific events
Winnall Community Centre Winnall, SO23 0NY Only open during specific events
M3 Services Winchester M3 between junctions 8 and 9 SO21 1PP Anytime
A34 Services Sutton Scotney SO21 3JY Anytime
Tesco Extra Easton Lane, Winnall, Winchester During normal open hours

 

Please read the consultation brochure and give us your views using the survey below.

Audiences

  • All members of the public

Interests

  • Roads