Customer Contact Centre: 0300 123 5 000 www.highways.gov.uk

Roadwork Information Enclosed Ref: A31_548499

23 May 2018

Dear Stakeholder,

A31 Road Marking Renewal

I am writing to advise that Kier Highways, on behalf of Highways , will be renewing the road markings along the A31 in and during June and July, to ensure road user’s safety.

For the safety of our workforce and customers, we will be closing the A31 overnight (between 9pm and 6am) as follows:

Monday 4 June 2018 A31 east and westbound carriageways between the Merley and Sturminster Marshall (A350 Roundhouse Roundabout)

During the closures a clearly signed diversion will be in place via the A341, A349 Gravel Hill, A350 and Road

Wednesday 6 and A31 east and westbound carriageways between Bere Regis Thursday 7 June 2018 and Sturminster Marshall (A350 Roundhouse Roundabout)

During the closures a clearly signed diversion will be in place via the A35 and A350

Monday 11 June 2018 A31 east and westbound carriageways between the Canford Bottom junction and the Merley roundabout

During the closures a clearly signed diversion will be in place via Ham Lane, Road and A341 Magna Road

Wednesday 13 and A31 east and westbound carriageways between the Canford Thursday 14 June 2018 Bottom junction and the Palmersford roundabout

During the closures a clearly signed diversion will be in place via Wimborne Road East/West

Highways England Ltd Registered in England No. 05606089 Bridge House, 1 Walnut Tree Close, , , GU1 4LZ Registered Company Name: Kier Highways Limited Tel: 0300 123 5000 Email: [email protected] Registered Office: Tempsford Hall, Sandy, Bedfordshire www.highways.gov.uk SG19 2BD

Wednesday 27 and A31 westbound carriageway from junction 2 of the M27 to the Thursday 28 June A338 Ashley Heath roundabout

During the closures a clearly signed diversion will be in place via Lyndhurst, the A35, Christchurch and the A338

Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 A31 eastbound carriageway from the A338 Ashley Heath July 2018 roundabout to the M27 (junction 1)

During the closures a clearly signed diversion will be in place via the A338 Christchurch, the A35 and Lyndhurst

Thursday 5 July A31 eastbound carriageway from the Palmersford roundabout to the Boundary Lane roundabout

During the closures a clearly signed diversion will be in place via the Ringwood Road, East Parley and the A338

Friday 6 July A31 westbound carriageway from the Boundary Lane roundabout to the Palmersford roundabout

A31 between the Palmersford roundabout and the Boundary Lane roundabout

Access will be maintained for any resident or business where their property is directly off the A31 and for emergency service vehicles only.

Please be aware that these works have been carefully programmed but are subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances – please check the yellow signs placed in advance at the junction for confirmation of the closures dates/timings.

It is not expected that these works will generate excessive noise, however we would like to apologise in advance for any disturbance caused during the works. If you have any questions, or if you’d like you know about our work please contact us on 0300 123 5000 or email [email protected]

Yours faithfully

Kathryn Blofield Communications Coordinator

This project is registered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme, a voluntary initiative designed to improve the image of construction. By registering this project, we have committed to adhere to the Scheme’s Code of Considerate Practice which asks that we care about our appearance, respect the community, protect the environment, secure everyone’s safety and value our workforce. To find out more about the Scheme, please visit www.ccscheme.org.uk

Highways England Ltd Registered in England No. 05606089 Bridge House, 1 Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4LZ Registered Company Name: Kier Highways Limited Tel: 0300 123 5000 Email: [email protected] Registered Office: Tempsford Hall, Sandy, Bedfordshire www.highways.gov.uk SG19 2BD United Kingdom