NATIONAL Highways has announced that upcoming work on the A34 will lead to overnight closures.

The work will begin on July 26 and last until approximately August 2 – it will consist of essential repairs and maintenance to the bridge joints where the A34 Winchester Bypass splits for the A33 Basingstoke Road.

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Some resurfacing work will also be completed.

Due to the work, the A34 northbound will be closed overnight, from 9pm to 6am, between the M3 junction 9 roundabout and the A272 at Three Maids Hill. This includes working over the weekend.

Drivers will be diverted via M3 northbound towards Basingstoke and use junction 7 and A303 to Bullington Cross for the A34.