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🕐 Last verified 2 Sep, 18:41

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA303
DirectionEastbound
RegionHampshire
ReportedWed 2 Sep, 14:51
Cleared19:26
Lasted4h 35m
Road typeSingle Carriageway
Speed limit60 mph
Weather🌦️ Light drizzle
ReferenceREF-26221139
Views187

Times are UK time.

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A303 | Hampshire | Carriageway Closure | Delays

The A303 in Wiltshire is closed eastbound between the A338 near Snoddington and the A342 near Andover due to a lorry fire.

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Recent A303 incidents

9 incidents and roadworks logged on the A303 in the last 30 days, 6 of them serious or severe. Times are UK time.

A303 | Wiltshire | Road Closure | Expect DelaysThu 27 Aug, 11:15 A303 | Somerset | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysMon 17 Aug, 21:56 A303 | Somerset | Road Closure | Expect DelaysMon 17 Aug, 21:56 A303 | Somerset | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysThu 30 Jul, 15:29 A303 eastbound between A37 and A37/A372 | Eastbound | CongestionTue 30 Jun, 09:56 A303 eastbound between A360 and A345 | Eastbound | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 17:04
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Is the A303 closed?

Not because of this vehicle fire. It cleared at 19:26 UK time on Wed 2 Sep. See the A303 right now.

What happened on the A303 on 2 Sep 2026?

Vehicle fire on the A303 eastbound in Hampshire, reported at 14:51 UK time on Wed 2 Sep. Cleared at 19:26.

How long did it last?

4h 35m, from 14:51 UK time on Wed 2 Sep.

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The A303 live page shows what is happening now, and the A303 archive has every incident on record.

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