Brexit roads plan gears up

HIGHWAYS chiefs are ramping up efforts to transform a three-mile stretch of road into a lorry park as Britain approaches Brexit.

The A31 between Winchester and Alresford has been earmarked for the project, which could begin next week.

It comes amid fears a no-deal Brexit could create massive lorry queues from Portsmouth’s port onto nearby motorways due to security snarl-ups at customs.

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The date for the UK to leave the EU is March 29. However, the process has descended into chaos, leaving many uncertain whether the UK will leave then with a deal or not.

Councillor Rob Humby, Hampshire’s transport boss, said final notice for the A31 work was ‘beyond his control’.