Warning that M27 closure could disrupt bin services - with an added concerns for medical appointments
The closure of the M27 over the festive period could disrupt bin services - with an additional warning to those people with medical appointments requiring them to travel.
The M27 will close in both directions from 8pm on 24 December 2025 to 4am on Sunday 4 January 2026 between junctions 9 and 11 as part of the works to upgrade junction 10 which will see part of the carriageway demolished so that a box slide can then be moved into place to create an underpass. The carriageway will then be rebuilt.
A diversion will be in place along the A27, but Fareham Borough Council is asking residents to put their bins out the night before their scheduled collection days and to leave them out until they are collected, even if it’s later than usual, a result of expected traffic delays.
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Delays are expected across the area, so Fareham Borough Council has said that waste collection crews may start earlier to get ahead, or arrive later than expected. The collection date should remain the same. You can check your festive collection dates at www.fareham.gov.uk/bincalendar.
The council is also expecting some impact on its emergency call-out service as congestion on the roads may impact response times.
Executive Leader of Fareham Borough Council, Cllr Simon Martin, said: “The M27 closure will enable vital infrastructure for Welborne Garden Village and, ultimately, improve motorway access for everyone.
“This is a significant engineering project being delivered by VolkerFitzpatrick on behalf of Hampshire Highways, and teams will work round the clock to finish as quickly as possible. Some disruption is inevitable, so thank you for your patience – especially with bin collections – and have a very happy Christmas and New Year.”
NHS bosses have also warned patients who have appointments at nearby hospitals and GP surgeries to allow for extra time to travel, with delays expected between 10am and 4pm when traffic will be busiest.
A statement said: “Patients travelling to appointments should: Allow extra time for their journey; Check local travel and diversion updates; and consider alternative routes or transport options.
“If severe delays are expected, patients who cannot safely reach their appointment should contact the service as early as possible.”
For up-to-date information on the closure, visit www.hants.gov.uk/M27-J10-xmas.