M3 reopens after 'Emergency barrier' repairs left motorway closed creating huge delays

Drivers faced long delays on the M3 southbound (also known as westbound) from junction 11 to 13 while workers fix the barriers after a defect was found, closing three of the four lanes.

National Highways said: “Emergency repairs are complete and the #M3 westbound between J12 (#Allbrook) and J13 (Eastleigh) is OPEN. Safe travels this morning.”