M27 Junction 7 - Installation of New Traffic Signals

We have received the below update:

We are writing to advise that we will be revisiting M27 Junction 7 Hedge to undertake remedial works to the traffic signals and road markings reinstatement.
 
The works will take place overnight on Tuesday 20 April 2021.
 
For the safety of our workforce and customers, we will close the junction 7 roundabout and all approach roads overnight, between 9pm and 6am.
 
Signed diversions will be in place and heavy goods vehicles will be diverted via junction 8 to access Hedge End.
 
As part of these overnight closures, we will need to close Charles Watts Way from the Tollbar Way roundabout to the junction 7 roundabout. This will mean that access into retail park will be restricted, for Starbucks, SCS, Oak Furniture Land, Next Home, DFS and Carphone Warehouse
 
We will be able to safely escort vehicles out from the car park, but will not be able to provide access to your store for customers, staff or deliveries after 9pm.
 
Please be aware that these works are subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
 
We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience or disruption during our work. If you have any questions, or if you’d like you know more about our work please email us at info@highwaysengland.co.uk or call us on 0300 123 5000.
 
Yours faithfully,
 
Area 3 Communications
 
Diversions
 
Closure of the top of B3036 Upper Northam Road (from Hedge End Centre) and of the slip roads at junction 7
 

• Road users on the M27 eastbound carriageway wishing to exit at junction 7 will need to continue along the M27 to junction 8, then follow the route detailed above
• Road users on the M27 westbound carriageway wishing to exit at junction 7 will need to continue along the M27 to junction 5, travel all the way around the roundabout and join the M27 eastbound carriageway to junction 8, then follow the route detailed above

 
Closure of Charles Watts Way Link (east of the M27/Hedge End)
 

• Traffic to the east of junction 7 wishing to access the M27 or A27 (towards Southampton) will be diverted to continue along the A334 towards Botley, travel south down Kings Copse Avenue and Barnfield Way towards junction 8
• Those wishing access the area to the west of the M27 should then take the second exit off the roundabout and continue along the A3024 to the Windhover roundabout, take the fourth exit to access the A27

 
Closure of Charles Watts Way Link (west of the M27/Bursledon)
 

• Traffic to the west of junction 7 on the A27 will be diverted to continue south on the A27 to the Windhover roundabout, take the first exit onto the A3024 to head towards junction 8
• Those wishing to travel to Hedge End should take the second exit off the roundabout and continue along Barnfield Way and Kings Copse Avenue
• At the A334 roundabout, road users can then either take the first exit for the town centre, the second exit to head towards the retail parks or the fourth exit to head towards Botley