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A3 roadworks and closures

Closures tonight, this weekend and the next two weeks, plus the works running now on the A3, straight from National Highways.

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1Full closures tonight 5Full closures this weekend
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Is the A3 closed? Quick answers

Checked 13:57 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A3 closed tonight?

Yes. The A3 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): northbound Dennis to Burpham carriageway closure, 21:00 to 06:00. Plus 1 lane or slip road closure.

Tonight's A3 closures ›

Is the A3 closed this weekend?

Yes. The A3 has 5 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): northbound Dennis to Burpham carriageway closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00; Northbound Painshill carriageway closure between the exit and entry slip road, Fri 23:00 to 06:00; and Northbound Wisley carriageway closure between the exit and entry slip road, Fri 23:00 to 06:00 and 2 more. Diversion: Diversion via Local Authority and National Highway network.

This weekend's A3 closures ›

Are there roadworks on the A3 right now?

Yes. 2 sets of works are running on the A3 at 13:57.

Works running now ›

From National Highways' closure report and live feed. Full closure means the carriageway is shut; lane and slip road closures leave it open. Times can change, so check before you set off.

A3 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00

Yes. The A3 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): northbound Dennis to Burpham carriageway closure, 21:00 to 06:00. Plus 1 lane or slip road closure.

  • Full closureNorthbound21:00 to 06:00
    Dennis to Burpham carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A3 both directions Dennis to Burpham - carriageway and lane closures for structures work
  • Slip road closureSouthbound22:00 to 05:30
    Wisley to M25 Anti-clockwise Jct 10 link road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A3 Southbound Esher to Wisley Link road and lane closure for maintenance works
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highway network

A3 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00

Yes. The A3 has 5 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): northbound Dennis to Burpham carriageway closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00; Northbound Painshill carriageway closure between the exit and entry slip road, Fri 23:00 to 06:00; and Northbound Wisley carriageway closure between the exit and entry slip road, Fri 23:00 to 06:00 and 2 more. Diversion: Diversion via Local Authority and National Highway network.

  • Full closureNorthboundFri 6 Nov, 21:00 to 06:00
    Dennis to Burpham carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A3 both directions Dennis to Burpham - carriageway and lane closures for structures work
  • Full closureNorthboundFri 6 Nov, 23:00 to 06:00
    Painshill carriageway closure between the exit and entry slip road
    Overall Scheme Details: A3 Northbound Wisley to Painshill Carriageway closure for joint replacement works
    Diversion: Diversion via Local Authority and National Highway network
  • Full closureNorthboundFri 6 Nov, 23:00 to 06:00
    Wisley carriageway closure between the exit and entry slip road
    Overall Scheme Details: A3 Northbound Wisley to Painshill Carriageway closure for joint replacement works
    Diversion: Diversion via Local Authority and National Highway network
  • Full closureNorthboundSat 7 Nov, 21:00 to 06:00
    Dennis to Burpham carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A3 both directions Dennis to Burpham - carriageway and lane closures for structures work
  • Full closureNorthboundSun 8 Nov, 21:00 to 06:00
    Dennis to Burpham carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A3 both directions Dennis to Burpham - carriageway and lane closures for structures work

A3 roadworks running now

Moderate
[A3] WANDSWORTH HIGH STREET (SW18 ) (Wandsworth)
🔨 Roadworks
✅ Expected to clear by 2026-11-06 23:59:00
Minor
[A3] CLAPHAM ROAD (SW4 ,SW8 ,SW9 ) (Lambeth)
🔨 Roadworks
✅ Expected to clear by 2026-11-09 23:59:00
Severe Southbound Starting soon
The A3 southbound between junctions with the A333 and A325
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 6 November 2026

A3 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Mon 9 Nov)

Wednesday 4 Nov night · 2 closures

  • Full closureNorthbound21:00 to 06:00
    Dennis to Burpham carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A3 both directions Dennis to Burpham - carriageway and lane closures for structures work
  • Slip road closureNorthbound22:00 to 05:30
    Painshill entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A3 Northbound Painshill to Esher Slip road and lane closure for joint replacement works
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highway network

Thursday 5 Nov night · 3 closures

  • Full closureNorthbound21:00 to 06:00
    Dennis to Burpham carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A3 both directions Dennis to Burpham - carriageway and lane closures for structures work
  • Slip road closureSouthbound21:00 to 06:00
    Berelands entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A3 southbound Berelands - slip road closure for maintenance work
  • Lane closureNorthbound23:00 to 06:00
    Ripley Services closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A3 northbound Ripley - slip road and lane closure for maintenance work

❓ A3 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions

Are there roadworks on the A3 right now?

Yes — National Highways is reporting 2 sets of roadworks running on the A3.

Is the A3 closed tonight?

Yes. The A3 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): northbound Dennis to Burpham carriageway closure, 21:00 to 06:00. Plus 1 lane or slip road closure.

Is the A3 closed this weekend?

Yes. The A3 has 5 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): northbound Dennis to Burpham carriageway closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00; Northbound Painshill carriageway closure between the exit and entry slip road, Fri 23:00 to 06:00; and Northbound Wisley carriageway closure between the exit and entry slip road, Fri 23:00 to 06:00 and 2 more. Diversion: Diversion via Local Authority and National Highway network.

When are A3 roadworks usually carried out?

Most National Highways lane closures on the A3 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:30). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.

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