Live M27 updates as 'severe' delays hit on rush hour

Traffic has now returned to normal on the M27.

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Traffic cameras show delays easing on the M27

Traffic is almost back to normal on the M27, with just a couple of minutes of delays remaining.

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Delays on the M27 continue to ease quickly.

AA Traffic Map now reports a delay of only four minutes with drivers travelling at an average of 30mph.

Lane closures on the M27 begin today

While unrelated to this morning's delays, lane closures on the M27 begin today.

These measures are being taken in relation to improvement works at Junction 10.

READ MORE: M27 lane closures to start ahead of 50mph speed limit

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Google Maps also reports 10 minute delays heading westbound on the M27, though Google's traffic map does suggest that these queues are quickly easing.

AA Traffic Map also suggests an average speed of just 15mph for those heading westbound this morning during rush hour.

AA Traffic Map is reporting 'severe' delays of 10 minutes on the M27, heading westbound between junction 9 and 5.

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Commuters heading westbound on the M27 are facing 'severe' delays.

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