M3 Junction 9
VolkerFitzpatrick is working on a £200 million project to improve journeys on the M3 in Hampshire for National Highways.
The project
The project will see changes made around junction 9 of the motorway near Winchester, which has regularly seen lengthy queues for drivers heading between the motorway and the A34. National Highways has said the scheme will improve connections between the south coast, the Midlands and London, as well as reducing congestion.
The changes will also improve provisions for walkers, cyclists and horse-riders with non-motorised routes connecting Kings Worthy and Winnall, and Long Walk and Easton Lane. The proposals also include 2.8km of new cycling and walking provision, including four subways and a toucan crossing, along with 1.7km of bridleway
The process
VolkerFitzpatrick is tasked with widening the junction and constructing two new bridges to create a new gyratory, allowing the M3 to increase from three lanes to four as it passes under the junction.
The southbound slip road onto the M3 will be extended so traffic has more time to join the motorway and improve the safety of the junction with upgraded signs and gantries. The new junction will also create free-flowing links between the M3 and the A34 in both directions.
"We look forward to commencing construction to start solving the issues at the junction. This represents years of working with local communities and key stakeholders to create the best possible solution. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the development of the project so far. We will continue to work closely with people to keep them informed and minimise disruption as we move into the construction phase."
Tom Beasley, Senior Project Manager, National Highways