Hampshire traffic: Lane cleared on M27 eastbound at Hedge End but rush hour delays remain - why

Commuters ran into problems on the M27 eastbound during rush hour earlier this afternoon. Hampshire County Council Traffic & Travel (HCCTT) initially reported that a vehicle broke down between junction 5 for Eastleigh and junction 7 for Hedge End - obstructing one of the lanes.

Queueing traffic backed up to junction 3. HCCTT reports that all lanes have reopened but there are still delays. “#M27 Eastbound - All lanes CLEARED between J5/A335 #Eastleigh and J7/A334 #HedgeEnd after the earlier broken down vehicle, delays remain from J3/#M271,” they said.