Live M27 updates as broken down vehicle causes queues

Traffic has now returned to normal conditions on the M27.

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AA Traffic Maps reports: "Delays of six minutes and delays easing on M27 Eastbound between J4 M3 and J7 A334 Charles Watts Way (Hedge End). Average speed 20 mph."

Delays have now reached to just five minutes between junctions 4 and 5 eastbound on the M27.

Delays continue to ease on the M27 as rush hour comes to an end.

Google Maps and National Highways' traffic map now both report a 10 minute delay.

One lane remains closed heading eastbound between junctions 4 and 5 due to a broken down vehicle.

Google Maps reports a 13 minute delay, noting that it believes traffic is easing.

AA Traffic Map reports that 'severe' delays are still increasing heading eastbound between junctions 4 and 5.

The interactive map says the average speed remains 15mph and that drivers are being delayed by 17 minutes.

National Highways' traffic cameras show queues on the M27

National Highways' traffic map suggests 10 minute delays heading eastbound between junctions 4 and 5, while traffic cameras show that queues are still present.

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AA Traffic Map says: "Severe delays of 14 minutes and delays increasing on M27 Eastbound between M27 and J7 A334 Charles Watts Way (Hedge End). Average speed 15 mph."

Google Maps shows affected area

Google Maps shows the affected areas, with stretches of dark red showing heavy queues.

Google Maps (Image: Google Maps)

Eastbound on the M27, a broken down vehicle has closed one lane between junctions 4 and 5.

National Highways' traffic map suggests the car is expected to clear between 5.45pm and 6pm, and that normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 11 March 2025.

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The M27 is facing heavy delays heading eastbound between junctions 4 and 5.

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