M3 to close for two full weekends for bridge demolition

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 06:04 · Archive

The M3 will shut in both directions between junctions 8 and 9 for two full weekends, causing disruption for drivers across Reading and Hampshire. The first closure runs from 9pm on Friday 23 October to 6am on Monday 26 October. A second closure will follow from 9pm on Friday 6 November to 6am on Monday 9 November.

The closures are needed to safely demolish the northern and southern bridge structures as part of the M3 Junction 9 Improvements project. National Highways said the October closure will allow them to widen the M3 northbound exit slip road, which is intended to help traffic move more efficiently through the new junction layout. The organisation described removing the old bridges as a major milestone in delivering the improvements project.

How it is being reported

• Major M3 roadworks to close motorway in both directions for weekendsDrivers across Reading and Hampshire face disruption in the coming weeks as the M3 prepares for two full weekend closures.Bracknell News · 14 Oct, 05:00
• Major M3 roadworks to close motorway in both directions for weekendsDrivers across Reading and Hampshire face disruption in the coming weeks as the M3 prepares for two full weekend closures.Reading Chronicle · 14 Oct, 05:00

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