Lanes open on the M27 westbound between Portsmouth and Gosport after emergency crews attend crash
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Lanes are now open after drivers experienced delays of 44 minutes on the M27 with four miles of congestion following a crash.
The incident happened westbound between J12 Portsmouth and J11 Fareham on Tuesday, September 16 causing two lanes to close. There were reports of a number of emergency service vehicles in attendance including police, fire service and ambulance.
National Highways have confirmed that the lanes have now reopened and although delays remain in the area they are easing.
AA Traffic News have reported: “Long delays due to earlier crash, two cars involved on M27 Westbound from J12 M275 (Portsmouth) to J11 A27 (Fareham / Gosport). Congestion to the A27 Havant Bypass. Restrictions were lifted just prior to 6:10pm.”
National Highways: South East posted the following on X when the crash was first confirmed: “2 lanes (of 3 ) are closed on the #M27 westbound between J12 and J11. This is due to a collision. National Highways traffic officers are on scene assisting Hampshire Police and Ambulance services. There are over 30 minute delays and 4 miles of congestion.”