Fareham traffic: A27 at Quay Street roundabout brought to crawl due …
A major road in the Fareham area has been brought to a crawl due to a broken down lorry.
Published 15th Sep 2023, 07:43 BST
Updated 26th Sep 2023, 15:32 BST
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Fareham[2] police report that a defunct HGV[3] is causing the delays. The force said: “Unfortunately, due to the broken down lorry on Eastern Way, the surrounding roads, especially Market Quay Roundabout is very busy.
“Please do not enter a Yellow Box Junction until your exit is clear, as this will increase delays.”
Broken down lorry in Fareham. Picture: ROMANSE.
Traffic monitoring system ROMANSE shared a picture of the vehicle. ROMANSE reports: “Lane one blocked eastbound on Eastern Way at Quay St Rbt due to a broken down lorry, delays northbound on A32 Gosport Rd from Salterns Ln.”
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Portsmouth and Hampshire Traffic Blog
Major delays are being caused on the A27 due to a broken down lorry.
Fareham police said: “ Unfortunately, due to the broken down lorry on Eastern Way, the surrounding roads, especially Market Quay Roundabout is very busy.
“Please do not enter a Yellow Box Junction until your exit is clear, as this will increase delays.”
One lane is still blocked on the A27 due to a broken down lorry.
The two lanes on the M27 which were closed for repairs were opened last night.
National Highways said: “Update – All lanes are now reopen on the #M27[5] westbound within J12 near #Portsmouth[6] following repairs to an infrastructure defect.
“Delays are clearing well in the area. Thanks for your patience and have a safe onward journey.”
Police have provided more information regarding a crash in Paulsgrove this afternoon.
A police spokeswoman said: “Police were called at 2.40pm to reports of a collision on the A27.
“The collision involved two vehicles. No injuries were reported.”
Both lanes are still closed on the M27, accoridng to ROMANSE.
The traffic monitoring system said delays have reduced but are still preent.
Portsmouth Roads reports that there has been a crash in Paulsgrove and one lane is closed.
They said it happened on Southampton Road, at the junction of the A27.
Due to the roadworks, motorists are facing delays in the Purbrook area.
ROMANSE reports: “#A3M Southbound – Approx. 20 mins delay between J4/Purbrook Way #Purbrook and #A27 Havant Bypass #Farlington.”
National Highways reports that workers are at the scene dealing with the problem.
They said: “Two (of 3) lanes are closed on the #M27[7] in #Hampshire[8] within J12 near #Portsmouth[9] (before the #M275[10] exit slip road) due to an infrastructure defect.
“Traffic Officers and Service Providers are in attendance. Please allow extra time for your journey, thank you for your patience. “
One twitter user said motorists are currently facing traffic “chaos” in the Portsmouth area.
In response to an update by ROMANSE, Alan Battaglia said there is a queue of about an hour from all directions.
“Absolute chaos, just drove past”, he added.
Portsmouth Roads is also reporting about the major traffic delays in Portsmouth.
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