A number of changes to the local road network will be made, subject to statutory planning processes, to deliver the necessary environmental improvements for Stonehenge.
- The A344/A303 junction will be closed
- The A344 from Stonehenge Bottom to Byway 12 near the stones will be closed
- Vehicular traffic on the A344 between Byway 12 and the new visitor centre at Airman’s Corner, and motorised vehicles on Byway 11 and 12 will be restricted.
Alongside these changes there will be measures to mitigate the impact of the closure of the A344. Traffic removed from the 344 will be directed along the A360 via Longbarrow Roundabout and Airman’s Corner junctions, both of which will be modified to accommodate the re-directed traffic
The A303/A344 junction itself is renowned as an accident black-spot; its closure will reduce the risk of accidents in this location and was strongly supported by local residents in the public consultation in 2008.
English Heritage, the Highways Agency and Wiltshire Council are working together to ensure that the effects of these changes to the local road network are carefully managed.
Parking for cars will be located adjacent to the new visitor centre on land to the south east of Airman's Corner, with a separate coach park nearby. Every effort has been made to reduce the visual impact of car and coach parking on the surrounding landscape.
