Planned M3 and M27 closures announced for maintenance works

Summarised from 5 outlets · 15 reports · Updated 13 Nov, 03:57 · Archive

Overnight closures of the M3 and M27 are scheduled for the weekend of 13 to 15 November for planned maintenance work.

National Highways has announced planned maintenance works affecting the M3 and M27 between Friday, 13 November and Sunday, 15 November. Drivers are advised to check planned diversions before travelling.

On Friday, the M3 southbound carriageway between Junction 5 and Junction 6 will close from 9pm to 6am for resurfacing work. An exit slip road at Junction 9 will also close southbound from 9pm to 6am for major improvement work. The M27 eastbound exit slip road at Junction 3 will close from 9pm to 6am on Friday for drainage work.

No additional closures beyond the long-term closure at Junction 9 are planned for Saturday or Sunday.

The closure of the M3 northbound entry slip road at Junction 9 forms part of a £280 million project to reconstruct the junction and improve links between the M3 and A34. This slip road is expected to remain closed until November 2027.

During the long-term closure, drivers travelling northbound on the M3 must head south to Junction 11 at Hockley Cross Interchange, leave the motorway, and rejoin the northbound carriageway. National Highways has advised against relying on satnavs for the diversion, warning that they may direct vehicles onto closed or unsuitable routes.

Further information about road closures across England is available on the National Highways website.

How it is being reported

• M3 and M27 closures Hampshire drivers need to be aware of this weekendHampshire drivers will need to be aware of more closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of November 13 to 15.Andover Advertiser · 13 Nov, 03:30
• M3 and M27 closures Southampton drivers need to be aware of this weekendSouthampton drivers will need to be aware of more closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of November 13 to 15.Southern Daily Echo · 13 Nov, 03:30
• M3 and M27 closures Hampshire drivers need to be aware of this weekendHampshire drivers will need to be aware of more closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of November 13 to 15.Romsey Advertiser · 13 Nov, 03:30
• M3 and M27 closures Hampshire drivers need to be aware of this weekendHampshire drivers will need to be aware of more closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of November 13 to 15.Basingstoke Gazette · 13 Nov, 03:30
• Drivers to see disruption as more M3 closures announced for J9 worksMore closures on the M3 at Junction 9 are on the way as work continues.Romsey Advertiser · 12 Nov, 16:02
• LIVE: Two lanes blocked on M3 following ‘serious accident’ involving multiple carsMultiple cars are reportedly involvedThe News, Portsmouth · 12 Nov, 13:08
• LIVE- M3 traffic builds near Winchester after multi-vehicle crashSevere congestion is building on the M3 between J9 and J10 northbound after a major crash on Thursday, November 11. Reports of multiple emergency vehicles have been spotted. Drivers are facing long waits, as it is understood that the section of the motorway has been closed. More updates to follow.Romsey Advertiser · 12 Nov, 13:00
• LIVE- M3 traffic builds near Winchester after multi-vehicle crashSevere congestion is building on the M3 between J9 and J10 northbound after a major crash on Thursday, November 11. Reports of multiple emergency vehicles have been spotted. Drivers are facing long waits, as it is understood that the section of the motorway has been closed. More updates to follow.Basingstoke Gazette · 12 Nov, 13:00
• M27 delays as drivers face 10mph traffic near M3 and M271 - live updatesHeavy traffic on M27 Commuters should expect delays Updates to followSouthern Daily Echo · 12 Nov, 07:39
• Queueing traffic on the M27 - live updatesHeavy traffic on M27 Commuters should expect delays Updates to followSouthern Daily Echo · 12 Nov, 07:39
• Car transporters blamed for gridlock on busy Hampshire A roadCar transporter traffic has been blamed for causing gridlock on the A27 in Fareham.Southern Daily Echo · 12 Nov, 03:30
• 40 minute delays after A31 crash near M27 leaves road blockedLong delays for driversThe News, Portsmouth · 11 Nov, 10:02
• M27 crash involving three vehicles at busy junction leaves road part blockedDrivers are facing delaysThe News, Portsmouth · 11 Nov, 09:53
• Three-vehicle crash causes severe M27 delays and queueing trafficA three-vehicle crash caused long delays on a busy Hampshire motorway during the morning rush hour.Southern Daily Echo · 11 Nov, 08:22
• Drivers warned of severe delays and queueing on M27 due to crash - liveDrivers have been warned of severe delays on the M27 due to heavy traffic due to a crash.Southern Daily Echo · 11 Nov, 07:31

In this story: National Highways · M3 · M27 · Junction 9 · M3 and A34

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