A HAMPSHIRE motorway is closed this morning 'due to overrunning roadworks'.

The M3 southbound is currently shut from junction seven to junction nine as a result of the work.

There are also reports that a lorry is blocking the exit on the junction seven roundabout.

One road user wrote on soecial media: "Hurry up. Traffic totally gridlocked."

A Highways England statement says: "Our traffic officers are heading to assist.

"If you're heading to M3 west, leave at junction six as congestion building."