M27 delays building after overnight roadworks

Delays have now eased westbound on the M27.

A 50mph speed limit remains in place before Junction 8.

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Traffic is now flowing freely, as seen on National Highways' traffic cameras.

(Image: National Highways)

Delays are beginning to ease around Junction 9 as traffic is free-flowing on cameras.

However, queues remain westbound in the run up to Hedge End Interchange at Junction 8.

Google Maps' traffic view shows that queues have built over the last 20 minutes. 

The eastbound carriageway is flowing freely.

RAC Traffic Map continues to report a 20 minute delay between Junction 8 and 5.

(Image: Google Maps)

The M27 was closed westbound overnight for the last four nights, starting 9pm and finishing 6am between November 12 and 14.

A temporary speed limit restriction of 50mph is still in place.

Speaking on the closures, National Highways said: "As part of the next phase of the scheme, we’ll need to undertake a variety of tasks including routine maintenance, improving sign visibility, and some technology works.

"We can’t complete these tasks under lane closures for safety reasons, so we’ll need to close the main carriageway and will do this overnight to limit inconvenience as much as possible."

AA Traffic Map is reporting heavy traffic westbound between Junction 7 and 9.

RAC's traffic information suggests building delays that are currently up to 20 minutes.

(Image: AA Traffic Map)

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Delays are building on the M27 westbound between Junction 7 and 9.

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