Live M27 updates as 'severe' delays build during rush hour

National Highways' traffic cameras show that traffic is now moving freely. Delays of 5 minutes remain as normal conditions slowly return.

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Delays of 10 minutes are also present northbound on the M271, according to National Highways.

National Highways' traffic map suggests that normal traffic conditions are expected to return at 9.30am.

Delays of 10 minutes are still present between Junction 4 and 5, according to Google Maps.

AA Traffic Maps believes that the average speed for drivers heading eastbound remains 20mph.

Delays on the M27 eastbound between Junction 4 and 8 have increased to 19 minutes, according to Google Maps' traffic view.

Google Maps' traffic view also reports a 12-minute delay heading southbound on the M271.

National Highways' traffic cameras show that queues are present eastbound just after Junction 7.

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Google Maps' traffic view shows the affected area, with stretches in dark red showing queues and delays.

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The traffic map also suggests an average speed of only 20mph for drivers on this stretch on the motorway.

AA Traffic Map reports 'severe delays of 12 minutes and increasing' eastbound on the M27 between Junction 4 and 8.

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'Severe' delays are building on the M27 as rush hour hits.

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