A303 Sparkford to Ilchester Dualling
A nationally significant infrastructure project in South Somerset, Somerset. A decision has been made. We are confirming the outcome.
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Where it is in the process
- Pre-application
- Submitted
- Pre-examination
- Examination
- Recommendation
- Decision due
- Approved
The site
The outline is the boundary the promoter published. It can include cable, pipeline or road routes as well as the main site. 139 hectares inside the published boundary.
What is proposed
The proposed scheme is to provide a continuous dual carriageway on the A303 linking the Podimore Bypass and the Sparkford Bypass. The scheme will involve the removal of at-grade junctions and direct accesses. Any new junctions will be constructed to grade separated standards, or to compact grade separated standards depending upon anticipated traffic flows. The route follows the existing corridor of the A303 very closely. It is generally considered to be an online solution although is often deliberately aligned just to the side of the existing carriageway in order to allow re-use of the existing route for local access, avoid property or facilitate construction. At its maximum offset the route is typically 100m either north or south of the existing A303.
Linked planning applications
Council consultations, related applications and requirement sign-offs that quote this project.
- TR010036 · NSIP England · 27 July 2018
A303 Sparkford to Ilchester Dualling. The proposed scheme is to provide a continuous dual carriageway on the A303 linking the Podimore Bypass and the Sparkford Bypass. The scheme will involve the removal of at-grade junctions and direct accesses. Any new junctions will be constructed to grade separa
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