Nine-mile queue on M27 after HGV breaks down near Whiteley junction

Drivers have been warned to expect delays of up to 20 minutes.

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ROMANSE tweeted: ‘#M27 Eastbound - Lane 1 remains BLOCKED between J8/A3024 #Bursledon and J9/A27 #ParkGate due to a broken down HGV and recovery, approx 20 mins delay from J5/A335 #Eastleigh.’

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