Chaos Alert: Two major motorways are set to grind to a halt this weekend, snarling traffic for over 250,000 drivers and turning commutes into gridlock nightmares.
Weekend Motorway Madness: What’s Closing?
- M3: Full shutdown between Junctions 12 and 11 from 9pm Friday (Oct 10) until 6am Saturday.
- M27 Westbound: Complete closure from Hilsea to Junction 12 starting 9pm Friday, reopening 6am Monday.
These crucial closures are for bridge upgrades at the busy M27, A27, and M275 interchange. The aim: safer, smoother journeys — but expect brutal delays first.
More Nighttime Roadworks Add to the Chaos
- M27 westbound exit slip at Junction 10 shuts both Saturday and Sunday nights (9pm-6am) for essential Hampshire County Council works.
- Eastbound entry slip at Junction 10 also closes those nights for resurfacing and waterproofing in preparation for winter.
National Highways will keep three narrow lanes open each way with a strict 50mph limit. But don’t be fooled — traffic is expected to crawl.
“We’re hoping the weather holds up as bad conditions could delay work,” warns Emma Weston, National Highways project manager. “Check your route before you travel.”
Winter Warning: More Motorway Hell Ahead
Somerset drivers, brace yourselves. From October 20, the M5 near Junction 26 Wellington faces a four-month shutdown. A £5.9 million upgrade means months of relentless gridlock and frustration.
Stay updated on all closures and traffic chaos at the National Highways website.
Beat the Bottleneck: Top Tips
- Plan your alternative routes now — this weekend’s delays will hit hundreds of thousands.
- Expect slow-moving traffic and squeezed lanes everywhere.
- Keep glued to live traffic updates and local alerts.
Southampton’s roads will be a nightmare unless you wise up and avoid the madness. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
