Hampshire weather: Surface of Haslar Bridge in Gosport melts as drivers told 'avoid it'

A recently-resurfaced road has started melting in the extreme heat.

The surface of Haslar Bridge in Gosport has started to decay in the hot weather.

Cllr Lesley Meenaghan, who represents the Gosport on the borough and county councils, said: “Due to the extreme heat, the recently resurfaced bridge surface and approach is melting.

“I've reported this to Hampshire Highways, who will be attending. Gritters and dusters are out currently deployed across Hampshire, applying grit and dust to melting road surfaces affected by the heat. Please avoid the bridge if you can at this time, and take care on the roads generally during this heatwave.”

Earlier in the week a lane of the northbound A3 near Clanfield had to be closed after the weather caused it to buckle and melt.