M27 closure to cause disruption as drivers warned

Drivers are being warned of M27 closures that will cause disruption this month.

National Highways said it will carry out works between junction 4 and 7 overnight from Monday 20 July until the morning of Tuesday July 21.

National Highways said testing and calibration will result in the closure of the eastbound carriageway between junctions 4 and 7 from 9pm to 6am. The project involves carriageway, slip road and lane closures.

People will need to follow the M3 northbound before joining the A335/A27 and travelling eastbound to junction 7.

Motorists urged to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys if travelling at night.

The M27 overlay scheme between junctions 5 and 7 has seen speed restrictions at 50mph for more than two years.