Southampton's Itchen Bridge will be closed to traffic overnight for the remainder of the week while the council completes essential resurfacing and footway works.
What is changing and when
Work began during the night on Monday and will continue each night until early Saturday morning. The council has confirmed a nightly closure schedule intended to minimise disruption during peak daytime hours.
| Activity | Time |
|---|---|
| Vehicle closure | 20:00 BST to 06:00 |
| Pedestrian closure | 21:00 BST to 06:00 |
| Bluestar N17 passenger concession | 01:00–04:00 (free between city side of the Itchen Bridge and Woolston centre stops) |
Public transport and daytime arrangements
The bridge will reopen for normal use during the day, but drivers should expect some lane narrowing while the works remain in progress. To help passengers affected by the night closures, Bluestar has agreed that between 01:00 and 04:00 the N17 service will carry passengers free of charge between the city-side Itchen Bridge stop and the Woolston centre stop in both directions for the duration of the works.
Why the works are taking place
Southampton City Council says the works include resurfacing of the road and footways and repainting of road markings. The intention is to complete necessary maintenance safely and reduce the need for larger, more disruptive closures in future.
"By carrying out these next stages now and in this way, we can finish this work safely and avoid more significant disruption in the future, helping to keep communities on both sides of the Itchen well connected for years to come."
The quote above was provided by Councillor Jacqui Rayment, the council's cabinet member for transport.
What residents should know
- Plan journeys around the overnight closures; allow extra time if travelling near the bridge in the early morning or evening.
- Pedestrians should not attempt to use the bridge between 21:00 and 06:00 during the works.
- Night-time bus passengers on the Bluestar N17 should be aware of the free carriage arrangement between 01:00 and 04:00 for the specified stops.
While the council has scheduled the bulk of disruptive activity overnight to limit impact on daytime traffic, commuters and local residents are advised to check Southampton City Council and Bluestar updates in case of any changes to timings or access during the week.
