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A272 Road Closure 9th March 2026 for 5 nights

Message via our WCC Cllrs:

As part of Hampshire County Council’s annual Planned Maintenance programme, we were advised that Hampshire Highways will be undertaking pre-surface treatment works along A272 Petersfield Road, West Meon from Tithelands Lane to A32.

These works are currently programmed to start on 09th March 2026 and are expected to take up to 5 nights to complete. During this time the road will be closed from approximately 19:00 – 06:00hrs but will be open outside of these hours. Vehicular access for residents and businesses will only be maintained if safe to do so during the works. Pedestrian access to properties will not be affected, and emergency vehicles will have access at all times.

Whilst there is an allowance within the time periods shown above for delays, there may be times when works have to be postponed at very short notice; based on the latest weather forecasts, this can occur just prior to works commencing. Any significant changes to the scheduled dates will be made clear on the yellow sign boards located at the works limits.

Further information regarding planned maintenance in this area can be found by following the link https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/highways/plannedmaintenance

A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency.

Flood alert in force: Groundwater flooding in Bramdean and Cheriton

Flooding is possible for: Areas at risk of groundwater flooding in Bramdean and Cheriton in Hampshire

High groundwater levels may lead to flooding.

Flooding is possible from 06/02/2026 because of a wet January 2026.

Flooding could affect cellars of a small number of properties in Cheriton. It is unlikely that cellar flooding will affect property in Bramdean for another few weeks. Further rain (up to 30mm) is forecast on Tuesday 03/02/2026. Lighter rain is forecast from Wednesday 04/02/2026 to Friday 06/02/2026. Groundwater levels are expected to continue rising into next week.

We are closely monitoring the situation.

Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed.

This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 09 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Be prepared

You should:

go to Check for flooding to see a map of the area and monitor up-to-date local flood information
get ready to act on your personal flood plan if you have one
follow the guidance in what to do before or during a flood

You can also read more about what flood alerts are.