A303 through Wiltshire closed westbound after van fire

Paul JonesAugust 27, 20260 Comment1

THE A303 is closed westbound in Wiltshire after a van fire.

Emergency services were on the scene after the incident this morning, with the busy thoroughfare shut between the A36 (Deptford) and the A360 (near Salisbury).

National Highways said the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service had now left the scene but “there is a large amount of debris that is currently in the carriageway”.

“Service providers have been contacted to make to scene to clear the debris,” a spokesperson added.

“Delays are likely on approach to the closure and diversion routes.”

A diversion route is in place, with advice from National Highways which said:

Road users travelling westbound are advised to follow the ‘Solid Circle’ diversion symbol on road signs:
Exit the A303 at the junction with the A36 at Deptford
Keep left on the exit slip (for Salisbury/Warminster)
Further up the slip/link exit on the left for Bath/Warminster to join the A36 westbound.
Travel along the A36 for approximately 10 miles, passing through Codford and Heyyesbury, to reach the roundabout with the A350 at Warminster.
Take the first exit onto the A350 southbound towards Poole/Blandford.
Remain on the A350 for approximately 6 miles, passing through Longbridge Deverill, to the junction with the A303 to continue your journey.

“If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time.

“Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.”