Portsmouth traffic: Drivers facing increasing delays on the A27 and M275 ahead of rush hour
Drivers are facing delays on the major routes into and around Portsmouth ahead of rush hour.
Traffic is currently building up on the A27 westbound from the A3 exit on Tuesday, January 13 with delays also being experienced on the M275 into Portsmouth. Traffic is queuing past the Tipner exit and continuing in the city with numerous routes experiencing delays.
AA Traffic News have reported: “Delays of seven minutes and delays increasing on A27 Westbound between A3(M) J5 (Bedhampton / Havant / Farlington) and M27 (Portsbridge Roundabout). Average speed 15 mph.
“Severe delays of eleven minutes and delays increasing on M275 Southbound between M27 J12 (Portsmouth) and A3 Mile End Road. Average speed ten mph. ”
Delays are expected to lengthen as rush hour progresses with Copnor Road and the Eastern Road also affected. The Eastern Road remains closed southbound between Burrfields Road and Hayling Avenue with delays likely on the diversion route via Burrfields Road and Copnor Road.