M3 traffic: M3 closed between junction 9 and 10 following serious crash on the Spitfire Link Road roundabout near Winchester
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Road could be closed for ‘several hours’
A “serious” crash just off the M3 has caused severe delays with a section of the motorway closed earlier this morning.
The incident took place just before 5am on Thursday, July 16 on the Spitfire Link Road near Winchester. Police are on the scene with the road expected to be closed for several hours.
A Hampshire police spokesperson said: “Officers are currently on scene at a road traffic collision on the Spitfire Link Road, Winchester. A road closure has been put in place from the M3 Junction 9 roundabout to the Spitfire Link Road roundabout to allow officers to deal with the incident. The closure is likely to be in place for several hours.
“Our partners at the Highways Agency are working to reopen the M3 Northbound between Junctions 9 and 10 early to ease congestion in this area. Please follow the instructions of officers directing traffic for further information.
“Thank you for your patience and understanding.”
AA Traffic News has reported: “Road closed due to serious crash on A272 Spitfire Link both ways between the M3 J9 / A34 / A272 (Winchester North) and the A31. Traffic is coping well. Around 02:30 this morning.”
The section of the M3 that was closed has now reopened but delays are still being experienced.