M3 and M27 face overnight closures this weekend

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 04:09 · Archive

National Highways has announced overnight closures on the M3 and M27 between Friday 30 October and Sunday 1 November for maintenance and repair works.

National Highways has announced planned maintenance works affecting the M3 and M27 between Friday 30 October and Sunday 1 November. Several closures are scheduled across all three nights.

On Friday, the M3 southbound carriageway will close between Junction 8 and Junction 12 from 9pm to 6am for reconstruction and renewal works. The northbound entry slip road at Junction 4a will close from 9pm to 6am for maintenance work, and the eastbound exit slip road at Junction 1 will shut during the same hours for hazardous tree removal. On the M27, the eastbound link road to the M3 northbound will close from 9pm to 6am for horticulture works. A long-term closure of the northbound entry slip road at Junction 9 remains in place until November 2027 for major improvement work.

Saturday sees the M3 southbound carriageway close again between Junction 8 and Junction 12 from 9pm to 6am. No M27 closures are planned. On Sunday, the M3 will close in both directions from 10.30pm to 5.30am for carriageway repairs, along with sections of the M25.

Drivers are advised to check planned diversions before setting off.

How it is being reported

• M3 and M27 closures that Southampton drivers need to be aware of this weekendNational Highways has announced planned maintenance works that may affect journeys between Friday, October 30, and Sunday, November 1.Southern Daily Echo · 30 Oct, 03:30
• M3 and M27 closures that Hampshire drivers need to be aware of this weekendNational Highways has announced planned maintenance works that may affect journeys between Friday, October 30, and Sunday, November 1.Romsey Advertiser · 30 Oct, 03:30

In this story: National Highways · M3 · M27 · M25

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