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A31
🟢 A-road

A31 Traffic News

A31 Trunk Road · Guildford (A3) → Bere Regis (A35)
Road Closed ⏱ Updated 20:19

A31 traffic at 20:19 on Sunday 18 October: road closed both directions until 06:00 Mon 19 Oct.

A31 traffic now: accidents & incidents by direction at 20:19
→ A31 eastbound traffic⛔ Closed until 06:00 Mon 19 Oct ← A31 westbound traffic⛔ Closed until 06:00 Mon 19 Oct
🚨 0 incidents 🚧 1 roadworks
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77 miles long
Regions: South East, South West
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🚨 Live A31 Incidents & Roadworks

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🛑 ROAD CLOSED
A31 both directions Bere Regis to Roundhouse carriageway closure
Both directions · Closed until 06:00 Mon 19 Oct 57 hours
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🗺️ A31 Traffic Map — Where It's Happening

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📍 Heading to… off the A31

The places people drive to most, the A31 junction for each, and live A31 incidents nearby at 20:19.

Airport

Bournemouth Airport

Christchurch, Dorset
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Dorset's airport, 1 mile west of the A338

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⚠️ Most Dangerous A31 Junctions

Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The A31 has 693 recorded collisions at 13 collision hotspots, involving 974 casualties (18 fatal). Take extra care here. Ranked by fatal, then serious collisions, then casualties - not by the number of collisions alone.

#1
nr Ringwood
118 collisions · 165 casualties · 3 fatal · 20 serious
Severe Blackspot
#2
nr A35
96 collisions · 148 casualties · 2 fatal · 20 serious
Severe Blackspot
#3
nr Alton
67 collisions · 82 casualties · 2 fatal · 15 serious
Severe Blackspot
#4
nr Winchester
41 collisions · 56 casualties · 2 fatal · 13 serious
Severe Blackspot
#5
nr Godalming
25 collisions · 45 casualties · 2 fatal · 7 serious
Severe Blackspot
#6
nr Popham
8 collisions · 18 casualties · 2 fatal · 1 serious
Blackspot
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❓ A31 Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A31 closed today?

Yes — the A31 is closed right now: A31 both directions Bere Regis to Roundhouse carriageway closure, until 06:00 Mon 19 Oct.

Is there traffic on the A31 today?

The A31 is closed right now: A31 both directions Bere Regis to Roundhouse carriageway closure, until 06:00 Mon 19 Oct. Check the live feed above for every closure on the route.

What is the worst time to use the A31?

The A31 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:00) and evening rush hour (17:00–19:00) on weekdays.

Are there roadworks on the A31 right now?

There is currently 1 active roadwork scheme on the A31. Check the live feed above for exact locations and durations.

What roads connect to the A31?

The A31 connects to: A3, M27, A35.

Is there an accident on the A31 eastbound or westbound today?

Each side has its own live page: the A31 eastbound and the A31 westbound each list every accident, breakdown, closure and roadworks on that carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways. The panel at the top of this page shows both sides at a glance.

📊 A31 Status Summary

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20:19
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ℹ️ A31 Road Details

Length
77 miles
From
Guildford (A3)
To
Bere Regis (A35)
Type
A-road
AM Rush
07:00–09:00
PM Rush
17:00–19:00

📍 Key A31 Locations

Farnham Alton Ringwood Wimborne

🔗 Roads Connecting to the A31

A3 A3 trafficA3 Trunk Road Live → M27 M27 trafficM27 Motorway Live → A35 A35 trafficA35 Trunk Road Live →

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DfT STATS19 police collision records

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