A3(M) Shutdown in Hampshire After Serious Car and Motorbike Crash
The A3(M) in Hampshire is completely closed in both directions between Junction 2 (Dell Piece Interchange) and Junction 3 (Waterlooville Interchange) following a serious collision involving a car and a motorbike. Hampshire Police are leading the emergency response.
Emergency Crews on Scene
South Central Ambulance Service and National Highways Traffic Officers have rushed to the scene. The crash is severe enough that the road closure is expected to last throughout the night.
What Drivers Need to Know
If you’re caught in the closure, please stay with your vehicle. Authorities are carefully managing traffic, planning to turn vehicles around from the back of the queue once the closure is fully established. Patience is essential during this process.
Follow These Crucial Diversions
Southbound detour:
- Exit the A3(M) at Junction 2.
- At the roundabout, take the third exit onto B2149 Dell Piece West.
- Continue to the A3 portsmouth/" title="Portsmouth" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Portsmouth Road junction, turn left, and rejoin the A3.
- Drive to the roundabout with B2150 Hulbert Road, take the first exit onto B2150.
- Follow B2150 to Junction 3 of A3(M), then take the third exit to rejoin the motorway southbound.
Northbound detour:
- Leave the A3(M) at Junction 3.
- At the roundabout, take the first exit onto B2150 Hulbert Road.
- At the next roundabout with the A3, take the second exit to stay on the A3.
- Follow A3 to the B2149 (Dell Piece West) junction.
- Turn right onto B2149 and continue to A3(M) Junction 2.
- Take the first exit at the roundabout to rejoin the A3(M) northbound.
Motorists are advised to plan ahead and expect delays as emergency services work through the night.
