Section of the A3 near Wisley to close all weekend
"We have already installed all of the eight bridges and a dozen new gantries on the carriageway, as well as carrying out plenty of vital environmental work."We thank drivers and the local community for their patience and ask anyone travelling during these times to plan their journeys carefully."Full details of diversions are available here.A further two weekend closures, one in August and one in September, will involve restrictions on parts of the A3 near junction 10.
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