Road Closures from National Highways
We’re refreshing road markings and replacing cat’s eyes along the A303.
We’ll carry out this work in phases with short sections of carriageway closed weeknights (8pm to 6am).
During the day, and at weekends, the road will be open as usual.
Overnight closures and diversions
- 15 November: Westbound closure. Podimore to Ilchester
Diversion via Sparkford: A359, Marston Magna, Yeovill, A37, rejoining A303 at Ilchester interchange
- 18 November – 19 November: Eastbound closure. Ilchester Roundabout to Podimore Road junction
Diversion via A303 westbound to Cartgate roundabout, to then head on the A37, Yeovil and A359
- 20 November: Westbound closure. Ilchester to Townsend
Diversion via A37, Yeovil, West Coker Road, Watercombe Lane, A3088 Cartgate roundabout
- 21 November – 22 November: Westbound closure between Cartgate roundabout (A3088) and junction of A356
Diversion route via Cartgate roundabout A3088, A30, Crewkerne, and A356
- 25 November – 27 November: Eastbound and westbound closure. Eagle Cross to Southfields roundabout
Eastbound diversion via A30, Crawley, Chard, and A358. Joining A303 at Southfields roundabout. Westbound traffic in reverse.
Local traffic diversion via Street Ash to join A30
- 28 November – 29 November: Eastbound closure between Cartgate roundabout (A3088) and Ilchester (including slip roads)
Diversion via A3088, Watercombe Lane, A30, Yeovil, and A37 joining A303 by Ilchester
- 02 December: Eastbound closure between junction of A356 and Cartgate roundabout (A3088). Including slip roads
Diversion via A356, Crewkerne, A30, West Coker, Watercombe Lane, and A3088
- 03 December: Westbound closure between A356 junction and South Petherton (Hayes End roundabout)
Diversion via A356, Merriott, Harp Road, to rejoin A303 at Hayes End roundabout.
Well signed diversions will be in place.
Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.
Any questions?
If you have any queries or comments about the work, or would like further information please contact National Highways Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 or by email: info@nationalhighways.co.uk