Hampshire traffic: M27 crash leads to 40 minute delays for drivers near Southampton

A crash on the M27 has led to delays of up to 40 minutes for drivers.

Traffic was held just before 5.30pm on the eastbound carriageway of the M27 at junction 4 at Southampton.

The National Highways website is showing that one lane has now reopened with drivers experiencing delays of up to 40 minutes.

AA Traffic News has reported: “Long delays and all lanes stopped due to crash on M27 Eastbound at M27 J4 (M3 Interchange). Congestion to J2 (Romsey / Totton). Just prior to 5.30pm all traffic was held.

“Severe delays of 31 minutes and delays increasing on M27 Eastbound in Hampshire. Average speed ten mph.”

National Highways are reporting that traffic is expected to return to normal after 7.30pm.

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