2022

SU1405 : Replacing the A31 westbound bridges at Ringwood

taken 2 years ago, near to Ringwood, Hampshire, England

Replacing the A31 westbound bridges at Ringwood
Replacing the A31 westbound bridges at Ringwood
Works on the northern bank of the Avon river.
A31 road widening & bridge replacement 2020-22

A scheme of National Highways to replace the bridge carrying the westbound carriageway of the A31 over the River Avon. The existing bridge was two lanes; the new one was three lanes wide.

National Highways: "Widening the A31 to three lanes at Ringwood, between the A31 junction for Ringwood town centre, the B3347 Mansfield Road and the B3081 Verwood Underpass.
Start date 2020-21. End date November 2022. Cost £25 to 30 million." LinkExternal link

Contractor: VolkerFitzpatrick LinkExternal link

The works caused long tailbacks for several years. They were finally completed on 19th November 2022. Bournemouth Echo story LinkExternal link


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SU1405, 523 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Peter Facey   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 28 June, 2022   (more nearby)
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Tuesday, 28 June, 2022
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SU 1430 0522 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:50.7797N 1:47.8952W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SU 14309 05205
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North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
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