Road cleared – Inrix
Road cleared, multi-vehicle accident cleared on M3 Southbound from J10 A31 (Winchester) to J11 A3090 (Winchester South).
The M3 was closed tonight (Friday) after several vehicles crashed near Winchester. There was a closure in place southbound between Hockley lights and Winchester services.
Police were on the scene and said the road may remain closed for some time. There were long queues of traffic at the scene.
Officers provided a diversion for anyone travelling. The road was fully reopened and cleared by 9pm.
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In a statement, Hampshire Constabulary said: “We’re currently dealing with a multi-vehicle collision on the M3 Southbound near Winchester. The southbound carriageway is closed between Hockley lights and Winchester services, and may remain closed for some time.
“This closure is already causing significant tailbacks of traffic. You can access the M3 at junction 7 and come off at junction 8 for the A303, however if you plan on travelling further south towards Winchester/Southampton you will be unable to do so at this time. We advise seeking alternative routes/travel plans.
“We will provide you with further updates when the road is re-opened, and we thank you for your patience while emergency services manage this incident.”
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20:44Kirstie McCrum
M3 Southbound partially blocked severe delays, queueing traffic due to multi-vehicle accident from J10 A31 (Winchester) to J11 A3090 (Winchester South). Congestion to half way past J9 (Winnal Roundabout / Winchester North) and affecting traffic coming from The A34 Winchester Bypass.
19:48Kirstie McCrum
M3 Southbound blocked, queueing traffic due to multi-vehicle accident from J10 A31 (Winchester) to J11 A3090 (Winchester South). Congestion to half way past J9 (Winnal Roundabout / Winchester North) and affecting traffic coming from The A34 Winchester Bypass.
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19:47Kirstie McCrum
Police say:
You can access the M3 at junction 7 and come off at junction 8 for the A303, however if you plan on travelling further south towards Winchester/Southampton you will be unable to do so at this time. We advise seeking alternative routes/travel plans.
19:47Kirstie McCrum