Massive Six-Mile Tailback Shuts Down M3/M27 Near Eastleigh After Crash
Commuters on the M3 near Winchester faced a nightmare this rush hour as a crash sparked a colossal six-mile traffic jam. The smash forced the closure of two westbound lanes between junction 14 of the M3 and junction 4 of the M27.
Chaos on the Motorway
Police and Highways England rushed to the scene this morning, shutting down key lanes and causing gridlock. Even after the crash site was cleared and lanes reopened, snarls continued to plague drivers heading southbound.
Delays of Up to 40 Minutes Plague Drivers
Motorists have been stuck for an agonising 40 minutes or more as traffic crawled through the bottleneck. The crash and subsequent closures created relentless congestion that stretched six miles back toward Winchester.
Officials urge drivers to seek alternative routes while the aftermath clears fully.
