Portsmouth traffic: Southsea road slowed to a crawl as Just Stop Oil …
Protestors are slowing down traffic in parts of Southsea and causing delays.
Published 15th Sep 2023, 07:43 BST
Updated 21st Oct 2023, 12:40 BST
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Visit Shots! now[1]Portsmouth[2] City Council’s traffic monitoring account, Portsmouth Roads, reports that there is severe disruption in Angelsea Road. They said: “Anglesea Road Southbound carriageway, protesters on the carriageway expect delays, traffic slow moving into the City from Rudmore flyover.”
The News understands that Just Stop Oil[3] protestors are carrying out slow marches as part of their demonstration against the use of fossil fuels.
The News traffic blog will give you all the latest updates.
If you spotted any crashes or disruptions feel free to let us know – but don’t contact us while you are driving.
Portsmouth and Hampshire Traffic Blog
Key Events
- Firefighters have extinguished a car blaze in Behampton.
- Portsmouth Roads reports that there are delays in Anglesea Road.
- The News understands that the demonstrators are part of Just Stop Oil.
Portsmouth Roads reports that motorists are facing severe delays in Anglesea Road, Southsea.
The A27 has been cleared following the earlier fire and delays are now easing.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) have confirmed that the fire has been put out.
A spokesman said: “Havant and Cosham crews were alerted to a car fire on the hard shoulder of the A27 near Bedhampton at 11.31am this morning.
“One hose reel jet was used to stop the fire in the engine compartment before firefighters cleared up a small oil spillage.
“HIWFRS left the scene at midday.”
A vehicle has burst into flames on the A27 eastbound.
ROMANSE reports: “#A27 Eastbound - One lane BLOCKED between #A3M and A3023 Langstone Rd #Havant due to a vehicle fire, delays from A2030 Eastern Rd #Farlington.”
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary have released information about the crash on the M27 this morning.
A spokesman said: “Officers came across two cars which had been involved in a collision on the M27 westbound near junction 9 at about 7.30am today.
“No injuries were reported.”
ROMANSE reports that the blocked lane on the M27 has been cleared.
Drivers are still facing delays in the area. ROMANSE reports: “#M27 Westbound - All lanes CLEARED between J9/A27 #ParkGate and J8/A3024 #Bursledon due to an earlier RTC, delays approx 20 minutes.”
Congestion is building in different parts of the Bursledon area.
One lane is also blocked on the M275 this morning due to a broken down vehicle.
ROMANSE reports that motorists are facing delays of up to 15 minutes following the crash.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary have been approached for more details regarding the collision.
Drivers are facing severe delays on the M27 this morning following a crash on the westbound route between Park Gate and Bursledon.
ROMANSE reports: “#M27 Westbound - Lane 4 is BLOCKED between J9/A27 #ParkGate and J8/A3024 #Bursledon due to an RTC, delays building.”
References
- ^ Visit Shots! now (www.shotstv.com)
- ^ Portsmouth (www.portsmouth.co.uk)
- ^ Just Stop Oil (www.portsmouth.co.uk)
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