"Severe delays" plague the M27 westbound with two lots of congestion areas building
By Sophie Lewis
Published 5th Jan 2026, 08:01 GMT
Updated 5th Jan 2026, 08:01 GMT
Drivers are facing lengthy delays on the motorway this morning with the AA reporting congestion along the M27.
With many going back to work today after the Christmas break, delays are in full force on the westbound carriageway of the M27 this morning (January 5).
The AA said: “Severe delays of 14 minutes and delays increasing on M27 Westbound between J12 M275 (Portsmouth) and J9 A27 Segensworth Link Road (Segensworth / Fareham). Average speed 15 mph.”
Delays are also impacting the motorway near Fareham with the AA adding: “Severe delays of eleven minutes and delays easing on M27 Westbound between J9 A27 Segensworth Link Road (Segensworth / Fareham) and J5 A335 Stoneham Way (Southampton Airport / Eastleigh).”
More updates to follow.