M3 and M27 overnight closures planned for October weekend

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 04:02 · Archive

National Highways has announced planned maintenance works on the M3 and M27 between Friday and Sunday, October 16 to 18.

National Highways has announced planned maintenance works on the M3 and M27 that will affect Southampton drivers between Friday, October 16 and Sunday, October 18. Most closures run from 9pm to 6am overnight.

On Friday night, the M3 southbound will close from Junction 5 to Junction 6, while the northbound section between Junction 12 and Junction 11 will also be closed. The westbound exit slip road at Junction 1 will shut from 11pm to 6am. On the M27, two westbound closures are planned: the entry slip road at Junction 2 and a carriageway closure at Junction 4 between the exit and entry link roads.

Saturday sees a partial closure of the roundabout at Junction 9 on the M27, with lane closures from 9pm to 6am. The M3 northbound will again close from Junction 12 to Junction 11. Sunday has only an M3 northbound closure from Junction 12 to Junction 11. A long-term closure of the northbound entry slip road at Junction 9 on the M3 will remain in place until November 2027. Drivers are advised to check the National Highways website for further information about diversions.

How it is being reported

• M3 and M27 closures Southampton drivers need to be aware of this weekendSouthampton drivers will need to be aware of a few closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of October 16 to 18.Romsey Advertiser · 16 Oct, 03:30
• M3 and M27 closures Southampton drivers need to be aware of this weekendSouthampton drivers will need to be aware of a few closures on the M3 and M27 for the weekend of October 16 to 18.Southern Daily Echo · 16 Oct, 03:30

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