M27 traffic brought to standstill between Junction 8 and 9

Queues have now cleared.

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Google Maps' traffic view are showing that delays have eased following all lanes being opened, and traffic is now flowing freely between Junction 8 and 9 on the M27.

(Image: Google Maps)

National Highways have confirmed that all lanes are now open after a multi vehicle collision.

All lanes are now OPEN on the #M27 westbound between J9 #Fareham and J8 #Southampton following a multi vehicle collision.

Please allow extra time if travelling in the area as delays of 20 mins and approx. 2 miles of congestion.

Thank you for your patience. pic.twitter.com/nkgh4taMQQ

— National Highways: South-East (@HighwaysSEAST) November 6, 2024

National Highways are advising that delays are currently at 30 minutes, as two of four lanes remain closed.

In an incident unrelated to the multi-vehicle crash, Hampshire Fire have also confirmed that a vehicle fire closed one lane heading westbound.

The fire service said: "Fire control received multiple emergency calls shortly after 5.30pm this evening.

"Fire crews from Redbridge and Fareham were dispatched to a vehicle fire of the westbound carriageway on the M27.

"The carriageway was closed while teams used hose reels and jets to distinguish the fire."

Fire services had left the scene by 6pm and this incident has now cleared.

Queues of an hour remain westbound between Junction 9 and 8 due to a multi-vehicle crash.

The National Highways live traffic site says that they expect these hour-long delays to be cleared by 8.30pm. 

The black and white image below, which was taken from the highway company's traffic cameras, shows that congestion is still present.

Other cameras show that cones are still laid out to block two lanes while vehicles are recovered.

The image below was screenshotted at 7pm.

(Image: National Highways)

Traffic continues to be managed by police services.

Drivers are now being warned of delays of up to an hour, rising from the previous 40 minutes expected.

Four miles of congestion remain.

Lanes 1 and 2 have reopened, National Highways confirmed on social media.

Lanes 3 and 4 remain CLOSED on the #M27 westbound between J9 #Fareham and J8 #Southampton for vehicle recovery following a multi vehicle collision.

Lanes 1 and 2 are now OPEN.

There are currently delays of 40 mins and approx. 4 miles of congestion. pic.twitter.com/ES6DqN3tR2

— National Highways: South-East (@HighwaysSEAST) November 6, 2024

Photos from National Highways are showing westbound traffic at a complete standstill between Junction 8 and 9 on the M27.

There are approximately three miles of congestion.

(Image: National Highways)

National Highways have confirmed on social media that three lanes are closed westbound on the M27.

A multi vehicle collision has been cited as the reason for closure.

National Highways and police have been contacted for further comment.

Lanes 2,3 and 4 are CLOSED on the #M27 westbound between J9 #Fareham and J8 #Southampton due to a multi vehicle collision.

Emergency services are on scene.

There are currently delays of 35 mins and approx. 3 miles of congestion. pic.twitter.com/rkzqJ40k21

— National Highways: South-East (@HighwaysSEAST) November 6, 2024

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Traffic has been brought to a standstill on the M27 between Junction 8 and 9.

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