M27 Junction 9 Pier Replacement
Maintenance Scheme
Part of our ongoing programme of work to maintain England's strategic road network
What is happening?
We are carrying out pier replacement work on the bridges at the M27 junction 9 as part of the structure's essential maintenance programme.
When and where is this happening?
Work began in February and is progressing well. The scheme is due to complete in September 2013.
Junction 9 of the M27 is located near Park Gate, approximately 8 miles west of Portsmouth.
Why is this happening and what will it cost?
The existing bridge piers were installed in the 1970s and are being replaced as part of the structure's essential maintenance programme.
The cost of this scheme is approximately £5m.
How will the scheme be carried out?
We are replacing the east and west piers, including bridge deck bearings and expansion joints. On the main carriageway under the bridges a new concrete central reserve safety barrier will be installed, with associated drainage work taking place. Work is planned to take place six days a week during day and night shifts.
What are the benefits?
The work will extend the working life of the east and west bridges. The new concrete barrier will improve safety and protect the new bridge piers, and the drainage work will ensure surface water drains from the carriageways effectively.
How do I find out more information ?
More information will be posted on this project page as it becomes available. You can subscribe to be alerted when updates are made.
If you have any queries about this project you should contact the Highways Agency Information Line by emailing ha_info@highways.gsi.gov.uk or calling 0300 123 5000.
Will there be roadworks?
Yes, roadworks will be needed in order to maintain the safety of our workforce and the travelling public. A number of overnight closures to the M27 carriageway under junction 9 and to the junction 9 gyratory are required - see dates below. Overnight closures of the main carriageway and slip roads will also be required when the work is completed to remove the traffic management. Dates of closures will be published nearer the time.
How will you manage traffic?
The work will require narrow lanes on both the east and westbound approaches to junction 9, along with a 50mph speed restriction supported by SPECS cameras through the work site. CCTV cameras will monitor traffic flows and a free recovery breakdown service will also be provided.
Will there be diversions?
During the overnight closures, clearly signed diversion routes will be in place as follows:
- M27 main carriageway east or westbound between junctions 8 and10
Road users will need to follow a signed diversion route along the A27 between M27 junctions 8 and 11 - M27 junction 9 east or westbound entry and exit slip roads
Road users will need to follow a signed diversion route along the A27 between M27 junctions 8 and 11 - M27 junction 9 roundabout east and west bridges
Motorway traffic will be diverted onto the M27 to the Junctions 8 or 11 where they can return to Junction 9
Non-motorway traffic will be diverted along local roads
A diversion route map is available for download below: