A303 Amesbury – Berwick Down (Stonehenge) scheme news

Highways England has started a series of ground investigation surveys along the proposed route of the 

A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down (Stonehenge) scheme, which will continue over the summer months.

There will be a number of boreholes and trial pits at various locations mainly in the western part of the scheme. At each location, archaeological surveys will take place in advance to avoid risk of damage.

This work follows on from extensive surveys already carried out which helped to draw up the preliminary design of the scheme, which is currently being examined in the planning process. (known as a Development Consent Order)

The tender process to appoint a main works contractor will begin at the end of the year to ensure construction can start on schedule in 2021 provided the scheme gets the go ahead. The in-depth information gathered by the new ground investigation surveys will help construction companies have a complete picture when they bid to design and build the scheme.

Most of the locations will be near the current A303 with none of the work carried out close to residential properties.

Work will be paused ahead of the Summer Solstice on Thursday 20 June and resume on Monday 24 June.

For more information please visit the A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down (Stonehenge) scheme website: www.highwaysengland.co.uk/a303-stonehenge-home/

Please note that anyone can attend the by monthly Community Forums and the next one is:
Wednesday 24th July at 7pm - 8.30pm at Antrobus House, Amesbury.