M27 Motorway Blitz: Demolition in Full Swing
Work is roaring ahead on the M27 as crews smash through a major section near Junction 10. The demolition is mammoth — clearing 24,000 cubic metres of material, enough to fill 10 Olympic-sized swimming pools. All this is happening while the motorway stays shut between Junctions 9 and 11.
Christmas Day Demolition Sprint
By 3:30am on Christmas Day, the entire surface of the motorway had been ripped up. Teams started work in the dead of night, pushing through the early hours and keeping the pressure on to hit tough deadlines. Demolition will continue non-stop overnight and the following day.
Junction 10 Overhaul to Slash Traffic Jams
The upgrade led by Hampshire County Council will transform Junction 10 for good. At the moment, drivers can only enter and exit in one direction. The revamp will open access both ways, easing congestion and speeding up journeys for thousands.
Underpass to Boost Capacity and Safety
This demolition phase is critical. Clearing the way allows a brand-new underpass to slide into place, cranking up the junction’s capacity and safety.