Live M27 updates as rush hour delays cause gridlock

Traffic on the M27 has returned to normal.

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Traffic heading westbound on the M27 has now returned to 'normal' conditions, as reported by both Google Maps and National Highways' traffic map.

Cameras catch queues easing

National Highways' traffic cameras show that traffic heading westbound between Junction 8 and 7 is moving freely again. Minor delays of five minutes remain, according to the motorway authority's interactive traffic map.

(Image: National Highways)

Google Maps reports that delays are easing and that queues are starting to shorten. Google's traffic view suggests delays of only nine minutes now.

National Highways' traffic map suggests that normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 this morning.

Google Maps reports that delays are still increasing. Google's traffic view suggests 12 minutes of delays heading westbound between Junction 8 and 7.

Cameras show queues

National Highways' traffic cameras near Junction 8 show queues heading westbound.

(Image: National Highways)

National Highways currently reports 10 minutes of delays heading westbound on the M27 between Junction 8 and 7.

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Commuters are currently facing 10 minutes of delays on the M27 heading westbound.

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