Gallery:Popham Interchange
Approaching the parting of the ways. Note the long right turn lane, provided in a 1960's improvement.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Jun 05, 2007 by SteveA30
The long right turn lane was an attempt to ease congestion, as queues for turning traffic were a major problem here.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Jun 05, 2007 by SteveA30
This is the point where you felt you really were on the road to the west, having parted from the Southampton traffic. The sign reflects the original set up, whereby the A303 didn't start at the M3 but, further down at Micheldever rbt.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Jun 05, 2007 by SteveA30
Where the A303 and West Country traffic join us.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Feb 03, 2008 by SteveA30
Westbound spur off the M3, on to A303. Technically, this is blue on maps so, I guess it starts where the A30 slips join.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Jul 18, 2007 by SteveA30
Looking east just before merging with M3.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Jul 18, 2007 by SteveA30
Looking west along w/bnd c/way of spur to A303. A30 joins in far distance. Police test latest spy technology, in what is known in the trade as a balloon.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Jul 18, 2007 by SteveA30
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Halt, Major Road Ahead
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Jun 05, 2007 by SteveA30
On foot this area is a confusing set of junctions and bridges. I am standing on the A33 looking north-east towards Basingstoke; the car is heading south-west towards Winchester on the old road. At the bottom of the hill is the junction with the A30 to/from the west country. Underneath us is the eastbound only link road from the A30 to the M3. It is already technically motorway at this point and the signs for merging with the M3 can be seen in the distance.
On foot this area is a confusing muddle of junctions and bridges, with a severed footpath. I am standing on the A33, looking north-east towards Basingstoke. The car is heading south-west towards Winchester. Underneath is the westbound spur of the M3 that links to the A30 for the West Country. Is is still motorway at this point and has dived under the M3. The next bridge carries both carriageways of the M3 itself, right towards Winchester and Southampton, left towards Basingstoke and London.
The view for queuing drivers as they inched forward to join the mad throng of A33 traffic in pre M3 days.
Originally uploaded to Coppermine on Jul 18, 2007 by SteveA30
