M27

M27: Lorry involved in multi-vehicle crash burst into flames

The crash took place at around 12.30pm. It involved a number of cars and a lorry, which hit a gantry on the side of the westbound carriage way.
As a result of the incident, the motorway was closed for at least seven hours causing traffic chaos on the M…

The M27 diversion route as serious lorry crash closes motorway

Drivers have been diverted away from the M27 as the motorway is closed after a serious accident, between junctions 5 and 7, which has seen motorists diverted through the city.
The diversion routes have caused more traffic chaos throughout the city and …

Losing control? The spectre of freeports

It has been quite the time for freeports. For a policy the Conservatives are keen to champion yet simultaneously sweep under the carpet, having so much attention drawn to Rishi Sunak’s pet policy in the shape of Teesside mayor Ben Houchen’s freeport mi…

One lane of the M27 blocked due to crash

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Car and lorry accident sparks delays on the M4 near Bristol

Congestions is building on the M4 just outside Bristol after an accident. According to traffic monitoring service Inrix, a car and a lorry were involved.
The crash happened on the westbound carriageway and traffic is queuing back to junction 1 of the M…

Dog dies in car crash on M27 near Southampton

December 10, 2023 at 2:43 PM

A dog has died after a collision with a car on the motorway.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said they were called to the incident at 8:38 GMT on Sunday, on the M27 near Southampton.
The incident had blocked mu…

Plans for a new M27 junction 10 are in doubt: here’s why

A report has revealed that Hampshire County Council is “extremely unlikely” to meet the cost of the new junction 10 for Welborne unless further support is given.
A letter is set to be sent to key partners outlining the need for extra funding so Hampshi…

M27 driver caught swerving in front of police car

A driver has been stopped after swerving in front of an unmarked police car on the motorway. Hampshire Roads Policing Unit released dashcam footage of the incident, which happened shortly after 17:00 GMT on Friday.The clip shows a car overtaking a van …

Police stop traffic on the M27 due to ‘roadworks issues’

Drivers were travelling on the eastbound carriageway at around 11pm when traffic officer vehicles from National Highways pulled onto the motorway junction 8 for Hamble.
The cars were displaying ‘do not pass’ flashing signs and slowed traffic – which wa…

Totton: Plan for 60 homes near M27 given green light

Civic chiefs have approved an application by Bargate Homes and Vivid Homes to develop more than nine acres of agricultural land west of Hill Street, Calmore.
About 35 per cent of the properties will be affordable, and an Alternative Natural Recreationa…