Live M3 traffic updates as police-led incident closes motorway

The M3 has been blocked in both directions due to a police-led incident close to Bagshot and Windlesham, with traffic held between Junctions 2 and 3. The incident was first reported around 1.45pm and and has led to five miles of congestion.

Travel service Inrix confirmed: “All traffic being temporarily held and stationary traffic due to police incident on M3 in both directions from J2 M25 to J3 A322 (Lightwater/Bagshot). Traffic has been held since 1.45pm to attend to the incident on the southbound side.”

National Highways reported congestion for five miles in both directions - to junction 12 of the M25 for Thorpe westbound and junction 4 on the M3 for Frimley eastbound. The roads agency added that delays of 30 minutes can be expected and are “building”.

Emergency services have been approached for further information on this incident. Follow our live blog below for the latest updates as we have them.

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