Night-time resurfacing on A33 to affect Winchester traffic for five nights
Hampshire County Council will close a section of the A33 Basingstoke Road between the Winchester Bypass and Winchester Road for overnight resurfacing from 20 July. The works will take place each night from 9pm to 6am for a period of five nights, with all traffic diverted while teams carry out the work.
The council has warned that alternative routes will be significantly longer for some journeys, with diversion times quoted as being up to 17 minutes for shorter trips and as much as one hour for longer detours. Drivers should expect delays and plan journeys accordingly, particularly during the morning peak on the nights following the works.
Who will be affected and what you need to do
Residents and businesses close to the works have been told they may experience disturbance during the overnight operations. The council has advised motorists not to leave vehicles parked on the road during closure hours to allow works to proceed; vehicles obstructing the works risk being removed.
- Closure dates: starting 20 July for five nights
- Closure hours: 21:00–06:00 each night
- Location: A33 between Winchester Bypass and Winchester Road
"Full closure periods are weather dependent, as highlighted on yellow sign boards located at the works limits," the council said.
Signage, diversions and reference information
Drivers are being directed onto specified diversion routes which will be signed locally. The length of alternative journeys will vary depending on the origin and destination: some short local trips may see a modest increase in travel time, while longer or cross-county journeys could take considerably longer.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Start date | 20 July |
| Closure nights | Five nights |
| Night-time hours | 9pm–6am |
| Works reference | FF11458899630 |
Hampshire County Council reminds residents that the scheduled night closures are subject to change if weather conditions prevent safe working. Yellow signboards at the limits of the work will display any variations to the programme. Further information is available via the council's website, using the works reference FF11458899630.
Local impact and practical advice
For Winchester drivers this closure will be most noticeable for those travelling between the city and the Basingstoke area or using the A33 to join the bypass. Road users should allow extra time, consider alternative routes where practical, and check local signage before setting off. Residents living immediately adjacent to the A33 are advised to move parked vehicles off the carriageway during the closure window to avoid removal and to help the contractor complete the work efficiently.
While overnight working aims to limit daytime disruption, the overnight nature of the works means noise and activity may affect nearby properties. The council has stated it will carry out the resurfacing as efficiently as possible to restore the carriageway for daytime users.
