A303 | Wiltshire | Road Closure | Delays

The A303 is closed in both directions between its junctions of the A36 (Deptford) to the A350 (Hindon) with delays of at least 15 minutes for approaching traffic. This road closure is due to a HGV fire earlier this morning with a recovery and extensive clean-up operation on-going. Highways England has resources deployed working hard to restore normal conditions as soon as possible.

For traffic approaching the closure locally, you are advised to expect disruption with extra journey time.   

If travelling towards this area from much farther afield, you may wish to change your strategic route, allow extra travel time and follow guidance from our on-road variable message signs and media. 

Diversion route details and guidance is as follows;

Westbound traffic is advised to follow the solid black triangle diversion symbol via the A36 and A350.
Eastbound traffic to follow the solid black triangle diversion symbol via the A350 and A36.

Further incident information is available from Highways England by visiting our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our @HighwaysSWEST regional twitter feed. 

For urgent real time assistance, our 24/7 contact centre team is able to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000. 

Last updated on: 03/08/2019 08:16