Onlookers watch with interest to see massive M27 project as motorway is closed for junction upgrade
Onlookers have been watching with interest the ongoing works on the M27 to create a upgraded Junction 10 which has led to a planned 11-day closure of the motorway.
For the past few days, onlookers have been walking to local vantage points in Fareham to see for themselves the ongoing works after a new underpass was moved into position over the weekend.
The preconstructed box was slid into place after a section of the motorway was demolished in a 19-hour operation. Engineers are now continuing their work to backfill either side of the 65 metre concreate underpass to cement its position.
Once this has been completed then work can begin to reconstruct the motorway carriageway above it.
Watch the video embedded in this story to see the latest progress
As previously reported by The News, the M27 has been closed between junctions 9 and 11 since late on Christmas Eve to allow works to begin with the motorway expected to be closed until 4am on January 4.
A diversion is in place along the A27, creating traffic delays yesterday of around 30 minutes in both directions yesterday (Sunday, December 28). Traffic is expected to be busier today, with drivers urged to plan their journeys and use public transport where they can.
Once the project is complete you will be able to enter and exit Junction 10 in all directions. Currently you are only able to do this in one direction.
For more details about the project visit www.hants.gov.uk/transport/M27-junction-10/christmas-closure