M27 Southampton junctions

Closed 31 Oct 2017

Opened 19 Sep 2017

Results updated 26 Feb 2019

Following our non-statutory consultation in 2017, we’ve continued to develop the proposed route, taking into account issues and alternative suggestions raised during consultation. We’ve also carried out some additional work to establish the solution that provides best value for money. This has led to the scheme being reassessed and we’ve now decided on a joint approach, working with Southampton City Council to deliver the improvements.  

We’ll continue to progress the scheme at the M27 junction 8 and Windhover Roundabout, while Southampton City Council will now deliver improvements at junctions along the A3024 corridor.

To learn more about our preferred route, please see the documents below. For more information on the development of the project and to subscribe to our web alerts, please visit us on the M27 Southampton Junctions scheme webpage.

Information points

Copies of the preferred route plans and supporting reports will be available at the following local information points from Tuesday 26 February during their normal opening hours:

Pilands Wood Community Association

Pilands Wood Centre, Chamberlayne Road, Southampton, SO31 8DT

Hedge End 2000 Centre

2000 Centre, St. Johns Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4AF

Civic Centre

 

Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY

Gateway

City Library

Northam Community Centre

Kent Street, Southampton, SO14 5SP

HighPoint Venue

Bursledon Road, Thornhill, Southampton, SO19 8BR

Bitterne Library

Bitterne Road, Southampton, SO18 5EG

Cobbett Hub & Library

Cobett Road, Southampton, SO18 1HL

 

Files:

Overview

We are consulting on a proposal to improve the route into and out of Southampton via the A3024 corridor between the M27 junction 8 and the Six Dials junction.

This is known as the M27 Southampton Junctions scheme. We are seeking your views on our proposal to improve how traffic flows on this route and to assist in reducing delays on the M27 between junctions 5 and 8.

Your views and comments received during the public consultation will help us improve the designs in the next stage of development.

The need for the scheme

The traffic between junction 8 and junction 5 on the M27 has increased by 21% since 2000 and suffers from congestion and delays.

Substantial growth in trade at the Port of Southampton is planned and this will increase heavy goods vehicle traffic on the M27 and routes into and out of Southampton over the next 10 years. A large quantity of residential development is also being planned for Southampton and the surrounding areas of Hampshire.

If these are not managed sustainably the increases in traffic will add further congestion pressure onto the M27.

This consultation runs for 6 weeks, from 19 September until 31 October 2017.

You can join us at one of our public events where you can speak to one of our team:

Date time Location
Friday 22 September 4pm to 7pm Pilands Wood
Community Centre,
Chamberlayne
Road, Bursledon
SO31 8DT
Saturday 23 September 10am to 4pm Pilands Wood
Community Centre,
Chamberlayne
Road, Bursledon
SO31 8DT
Monday 25 September 4pm to 8pm Highpoint Centre,
Bursledon Road,
Southampton
SO19 8BR
Tuesday 26 September 4pm to 8pm Highpoint Centre,
Bursledon Road,
Southampton
SO19 8BR
Friday 29 September 4pm to 9pm Bitterne Manor
Primary School,
Quayside Road,
Southampton
SO18 1DP
Saturday 30 September 10am to 4pm Bitterne Manor
Primary School,
Quayside Road,
Southampton
SO18 1DP
Monday 02 October 4pm to 9pm Northam
Community Link,
Kent Street,
Southampton
SO14 5SP
Tuesday 03 October 4pm to 9pm Northam
Community Link,
Kent Street,
Southampton
SO14 5SP

locations to collect consultation material

  • Southampton Civic Centre Reception, Southampton, SO14 7LY
  • Gateway, One Guildhall Square, Southampton, SO14 7LY
  • Northam Community Link Ltd, Kent St, Southampton, SO14 5SP
  • Cobbett Hub and Library, Cobbett Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, SO18 1HL
  • Bitterne Library, Bitterne Road East, Bitterne, Southampton, SO18 5EG
  • HighPoint Centre, Bursledon Rd, Thornhill, Southampton SO19 8BR
  • Pilands Wood Community Association, Chamberlayne Rd, Bursledon, Southampton, SO31 8DT
  • Hedge End 2000 Centre, 2000 St John's Rd, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4AF

Hinkler Road junction visualisation

Ruby Road Bath Road junction visualisation

Botley Road junction visualisation

Northam Bridge visualisation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please read the consultation brochure and give us your views using the link below.

Audiences

  • All members of the public

Interests

  • Roads