A31 | Hampshire | Each Instructions | HGV Fire | Highway Closed | Between M27 J2 and A338

The A31 in Hampshire is closed in each instructions attributable to a van fireplace which occurred yesterday afternoon. The fireplace then unfold to close by heathland, and as such is now a significant incident.

The westbound carriageway is closed between the M27 J2 (Ower) and the A338 (Ringwood). 

The eastbound carriageway is closed between the A338 and M27 J1 (Cadnam). 

Hampshire fireplace crews, supported by colleagues from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, are at present attending the incident. A complete of 26 fireplace engines, 4 water carriers, six off-road autos and a number of command autos are on scene.  

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are offering updates on their web site here.

National Highways contractors are additionally in attendance and have suggested that there’s important harm to the highway floor and highway security barrier because of the hearth and a subsequent oil spillage from the burnt out car.

The highway is prone to be closed into the day, and at this stage there isn’t a estimated time for re-opening.

Diversion Route

Traffic travelling westbound is suggested to observe the under diversion route – not image led.

• Exit the M27 at J2 (Ower Interchange) onto the A326 in direction of Ashurst Bridge.
• Join the A35 and head southbound on the A35 by Ashurst, Lyndhurst, Allum Green, Hinton Admiral and Christchurch.
• At the Iford roundabout, take the third exit onto the A3060 in direction of the Cooper Dean roundabout.
• At the Cooper Dean roundabout, take the third exit onto the A338.
• Continue northbound on the A338 to the Ashley Heath roundabout to re-join the A31.

Traffic travelling eastbound is suggested to observe the under diversion route – not image led.

• Exit the A31 at Ashley Heath roundabout onto the A338.
• Continue south on the A338 in direction of Bournemouth.
• At the Cooper Dean roundabout, take the first exit onto the A3060.
• Continue on the A3060 to the Iford roundabout, take the first exit onto the A35.
• Continue on the A35 by Christchurch, Hinton Admiral, Allum Green, Lyndhurst and Ashurst till you attain the A326.
• Head northbound on the A326 to re-join the M27 at J2 (Ower Interchange).

If this closure impacts in your deliberate route, please permit further journey time.

Further info is offered from National Highways by visiting our journey apps, or through our regional X feed.

Our 24/7 contact centre crew can also be accessible to offer as much as the minute info on 0300 123 5000.