THE A303 is now only closed eastbound. It has reopened westbound.

 

THE A303 in Somerset is closed in both directions following a serious collision this morning (Friday, January 14).

National Highways is advising drivers of the road closure between the A37 (Ilchester) and A372 (Podimore).

The closure is expected to remain in place throughout the morning due to the severity of the incident, and to allow for a police-led investigation to be safely carried out at the scene.

A two-vehicle collision occurred at 5.42am and caused damage to the central reservation.

All emergency services are present, with the police also set to lead on the recovery of the vehicles.

National Highways is assisting with traffic management.

Road users are advised to allow extra journey time or delay setting off.

Diversion routes.

Eastbound (follow the solid black square symbol on local road signs):

• Exit at the A303 eastbound at the A37 junction for Yeovil

• Follow the A37 for approximately 4.5 miles into Yeovil and to its junction with the A359

• At the roundabout take the 1st exit and join the A359

• Follow the A359 for approximately 7 miles to its junction with the A303 at Sparkford

• At the roundabout take the third exit and rejoin the A303 eastbound.

Westbound (follow the solid black triangle symbol on local road signs):

• Exit the A303 westbound at the A359 junction at Sparkford

• Take the 2nd exit and join the A359 and follow for approximately 7 miles to its junction with the A37 in Yeovil.

• Take the 3rd exit and join the A37 and follow for approximately 4.5 miles until its juncttion with the A303 at Podimore

• Take the fast slip road and rejoin the A303 westbound at Ilchester.

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NOTES TO EDITORS

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