ROAD users on a stretch of the M3 in Surrey and Hampshire have been advised to allow extra time for their journeys by National Highways.
From Monday, May 23, to Friday, June 17, a series of overnight lane closures will be in place between junctions two (M25) and 4a (Fleet).
National Highways will be carrying out essential maintenance work in lanes one and two of the southbound all-lane running section of the M3.
The overnight lane closures will be in place from 9pm to 6am, with one lane remaining open to traffic.
National Highways has confirmed the works will not take place between Tuesday, May 31 and Sunday, June 5, due to the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend.
Work will involve the removal and infill of manhole covers.
Contractors will also be utilising traffic management to safely plant trees along the verges of the M3, carry out litter picking activities and any required cleaning to the emergency refuge areas.
In addition, lane one will be kept closed during the day, to allow excavations and infill material to cure. This closure will start from junction two.
Access to all junctions on the southbound M3 will remain open and the lane closure will be removed once all work is completed.
Only short stretches of the southbound carriageway will be closed at any time and the lane closures will not be in place for the entire stretch between junctions two and 4a.
Delays are expected through the lane closures so National Highways is advising people to allow additional time for their journeys.
