Portsmouth Traffic: A3, A27 and M27 experiencing heavier traffic than usual as commuters face delays


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Major routes experiencing heavy traffic
Drivers in the Portsmouth area are facing longer delays than usual this morning with a number of routes experiencing heavy traffic.
The A27 and M27 westbound has delays of over ten minutes as rush hour continues on Wednesday, October 7. Those delays are also impacting drivers heading southbound on the A3 with a further wait time of just under ten minutes to join the A27.


While there have been no reported incidents, the heavy rain in the area could be impacting journey times.
AA Traffic News has reported: “Delays of seven minutes and delays increasing on A27 Westbound between A3(M) J5 (Bedhampton / Havant / Farlington) and M27 J12 (Portsmouth). Average speed 15 mph.
“Delays of seven minutes and delays increasing on A3(M) Southbound between J4 Purbrook Way (Purbrook) and J5 A27 (Bedhampton / Havant / Farlington). Average speed ten mph.”
More details can be found at AA Traffic News.