Major Crash Closes A303 Both Ways Near Deptford — Drivers Face Long Delays
A nasty smash near Deptford has slammed the A303 in Wiltshire shut in both directions. The entire stretch between the A36 junction at Deptford and the A350 near Chicklade/Warminster is completely blocked, sparking chaos and huge delays for motorists.
Wiltshire Police and South West Ambulance Service are already on the scene managing the incident.
Expect Massive Delays – Plan Ahead
Drivers travelling this route should brace for serious hold-ups. The full closure of the A303 is causing traffic mayhem across the area. If you can, avoid this stretch or delay your journey until the road reopens.
Westbound Diversion Route
- Leave the A303 at the A36 junction in Deptford
- Keep left on slip road towards Salisbury/Warminster
- Take the left exit for Bath/Warminster onto the A36 westbound
- Follow the A36 about 10 miles, passing Codford and Heytesbury, to Warminster roundabout (A350 junction)
- Exit first onto the A350 southbound towards Poole/Blandford
- Continue 6 miles through Longbridge Deverill to reconnect with the A303
Eastbound Diversion Route
- Exit A303 at the A350 junction for Shaftesbury
- Turn right onto the A350 northbound towards Warminster
- Follow the A350 6 miles past Longbridge Deverill to Warminster’s A36 roundabout
- Take the third exit onto the A36 eastbound towards Salisbury
- Stay on the A36 roughly 10 miles, passing Codford and Heytesbury back to A303 Deptford junction
Travel Tips
If caught in the closure, allow plenty of extra time and plan alternative routes. Consider postponing your trip until emergency teams clear the crash and reopen the road.
