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M27 Jcts 11-12 Climbing Lanes
M27 Jcts 11-12 Climbing Lanes
- Status
- Current
- Located in
- Area 3
- Scheme type
- Programme of Major Schemes
Current Stage
The main construction work commenced on 19 January with the installation of traffic management, including a 50mph speed limit regulated by average speed cameras. During peak hours we are maintaining three (narrow) lanes in each direction in order to minimise the impact of the works on the travelling public. There will however be occasions when we will have less lanes operating at off-peak times to undertake certain works.
Construction is progressing well with the first phase of work to the central reserve being completed one week ahead of programme on 25 April. The current works consist of verge widening, drainage and carriageway construction, and installation of new motorway communications systems.
Excavation in verge for new drainage construction
It is anticipated that the scheme will take a maximum of 10 months to construct, with the climbing lanes open to traffic by October 2008.
The Project
The South Coast Multi Modal Study (SoCoMMS) identified the need for a climbing lane eastbound from junction 11 (Fareham) and westbound from junction 12 (M275 Portsmouth), each approximately 2km in length.
This section of the M27 carries approximately 110,000 vehicles per day and experiences congestion due to the gradients between the two junctions.
This scheme will bring reduced congestion, quicker and more reliable journey times, and improved safety through the separation of slower and faster moving vehicles. The scheme is to be built entirely within existing highway boundaries minimising the impact on the environment and surrounding communities, and will bring real benefits to traffic.
Project Background
This scheme entered the Government's Targeted Programme of Improvements (TPI) - now known as the Programme of Major schemes - in March 2005. The approved budget for the scheme is £27m.
Following an initial public exhibition held at Portchester Parish Hall, Fareham on 25 and 26 November 2005, we developed the scheme design and published the Environmental Statement on 27 July 2006. A Non-Technical Summary (leaflet) of the Environmental Statement is available under the publication link above or by telephoning Louise Brown on 0117 372 8945 or by emailing M27Junctions11-12@highways.gsi.gov.uk.
Following the publication of the Environmental Statement, two public exhibitions were held at Portchester Parish Hall, Fareham on 11/12 August and 22/23 September 2006 to allow the public to view the Environmental Statement. Non-Technical summary leaflets were distributed to local residents and councils to provide the opportunity to comment on the Environmental Statement. The comment period was 12 weeks and closed on 19 October 2006.
The Secretary of State's decision letter authorising the scheme to proceed was issued on 19 February 2007.
For further information please contact Louise Brown on 0117 3728945 or via M27Junctions11-12@highways.gsi.gov.uk.
Reptile fencing to prevent protected species re-entering the works area following reptile re-location.
