A27: Full closure on A27 between Havant and Emsworth as bridge repairs continue

The road closure will be implemented between Havant and Emsworth on the eastbound carriageway whilst bridge repairs are carried out. This is the second weekend closure following on from significant traffic last weekend - and National Highways are reminding people of the closure.

The closure will run between 9pm on Friday, September 20 to 6am on Monday, September 23, and overnight closures on the westbound carriageway continued until September 20.

Gemma Luckhurst, Programme Delivery Manager for National Highways in the South East Region, said: “Our job is to keep the country moving and we plan all our closures extremely carefully to minimise disruption. The extent of the delays we saw during the first weekend closure were unexpected and – as we do with every closure – we will review our actions to see if there’s anything we can do to improve on the actions we took.

“We always ensure signs are placed around the network – both locally and on connected routes – in advance of any closures to inform those regularly using the road as well as publishing information on our website, social media channels and working with journalists to raise awareness within the local community.”

Clearly signed diversions will be in place during the closures, and drivers are reminded of the route with eastbound traffic diverted via Park Road South, Park Road North, B2149, Bartons Road, Horndean Road, Southleigh Road and Emsworth Road.

Next week there will be four overnight closures on the eastbound carriageway from 9pm to 6am between Monday, September 23 and Thursday, September 26. The road is due to fully reopen at 6am on Friday, September 27 upon completion of works.

Gemma added: “While closures and short term disruption are a necessary byproduct to keep the strategic road network safe and in a good condition we care about the impact of our work and want to do everything we can to minimise inconvenience. If you are planning on being in the area of the closure and the diversion this weekend please plan your journey and allow extra travelling time.”

For more information about the road closure, click here.