Stretch of motorway set for weekend closure

A stretch of the M27 eastbound is set to close for work on a bridge.

The motorway bridge near Portsmouth at Junction 12 for the Hilsea Interchange that carries the M27 carriageway needs its drains upgrading, repairs to the concrete underneath, waterproofing and resurfacing.

National Highways said the motorway would close for the work from 21:00 BST until 06:00 on Monday, with traffic diverted via the A27.

A second closure on the same stretch for further work on the bridge has been scheduled from 21:00 on Friday 17 until 06:00 on Sunday 19 October.