Live M27 updates as crash closes lane near rush hour

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Google Maps shows that traffic across the M27 is now easing after rush hour.

(Image: Google Maps)

National Highways' traffic camera shows that there is still a lot of congestion westbound around Junction 11.

A reminder that a 50mph speed limit remains in place while long-term resurfacing works are completed.

(Image: National Highways)

Elsewhere on the M27, Google Maps' traffic view is showing heavy eastbound traffic between Junction 3 and 4 on the motorway.

(Image: Google Maps)

While the crash near the westbound Junction 11 exit slip road towards Fareham has been cleared and the lane has reopened, congestion remains.

National Highways says traffic is expected to return to normal between 6pm and 6.15pm.

Elsewhere on the M27, the eastbound carriageway between Junction 4 and 3 is facing 'severe delays' according to Google Maps' traffic view.

The image from National Highways' traffic camera below shows heavy congestion on the eastbound carriageway but little to no issues on the westbound side.

(Image: National Highways)

Hampshire County Council has confirmed on social media that the lane has now been reopened and the incident has been cleared.

However, congestion still remains near Junction 11 towards Fareham westbound, and National Highways say on their website that traffic will not return to normal until 5:30pm.

#M27 Westbound - All lanes CLEARED on the exit slip at J11/A27 #Fareham after the earlier incident, delays easing. pic.twitter.com/LBNu8BSlM6

— Hampshire County Council Traffic & Travel (@hantstraffic) December 5, 2024

Elsewhere in Southampton, bus provider Bluestar is reporting delays on a number of services due to congestion.

#Travelalert We are seeing significant delays on the network because of congestion the routes. Sorry for any inconvenience. Please use the Bluestar App to track your bus. Thank you for your patience.

— Bluestar (@BluestarHQ) December 5, 2024

Hampshire County Council confirmed that there has been an incident via social media.

#M27 Westbound - One lane BLOCKED on the exit slip at J11/A27 #Fareham due to an incident, delays on approach. pic.twitter.com/gJ73fUc1Fu

— Hampshire County Council Traffic & Travel (@hantstraffic) December 5, 2024

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A crash on the M27 has left one lane blocked westbound near Junction 11 towards Fareham.

Congestion is building as rush hour approaches.

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