The A3 southbound between the A3100 and A320 near Burpham, Guildford, has been closed following a single vehicle collision late Monday night. The incident occurred shortly before 23:00, and Surrey Police are currently on the scene.
The collision has resulted in a significant amount of debris scattered across the southbound carriageway. National Highways service providers are en route to assist the police with traffic management and clearing the debris.
Diversion Route
Road users are advised to follow the solid triangle diversion symbol on road signs. The recommended diversion route is as follows:
- From the A3 southbound, leave at Burpham Interchange and join the A3100 (London Road).
- Follow the A3100 until you reach the A25 roundabout.
- At the roundabout, use the 3rd exit and join the A25 (Parkway).
- Continue on the A25 for approximately 1 mile to the A3 Dennis Interchange.
- Use the 1st exit at the roundabout to rejoin the A3 southbound.
Travel Advice
If this closure impacts your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead; you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey. Further information is available from National Highways by visiting their Traffic England website and using travel apps. Updates are also available via their regional X feed.
For real-time information, you can contact the National Highways 24/7 contact centre at 0300 123 5000.
Emergency Response
Surrey Police are investigating the incident, and efforts are being made to clear the debris and reopen the road as soon as possible. Motorists are urged to follow the diversion signs and exercise caution while driving in the area.