TRAVELLING SAINTS FANS COULD BE HIT BY ROAD CLOSURES AHEAD OF WEST BROM SEMI-FINAL

Saints supports travelling to West Brom for Southampton's playoff semi-final on Sunday could be impacted by A34 road closures. 

Resurfacing work is to be carried out on the A34 between East Ilsley and Chieveley.

In order to complete the work safely the road will be closed between 9pm on Friday, May 10 and 6am on Monday, May 13.

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The closure will have travel ramifications for Saints supporters looking to reach the Hawthorns via car for the 2.15pm kick-off time.

Southampton were 2-0 winners in their last match at West Brom (Image: PA)

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Alternative routes are available via the M4 and A419.

During the closures, a signed diversion will be in place via A34, A40, M40, A404/A404M to rejoin the southbound A34.

The diversion route will add an additional 50 minutes to journeys and is suitable for all types of traffic from the A34.

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