The M3 motorway is closed westbound within junction 12 at Eastleigh following a police-led incident, with drivers warned of severe rush hour delays.
National Highways South West reported that police investigation works are ongoing in the area. Motorists are facing delays of 45 minutes and have been urged to allow extra travel time for their journeys.
Diversions in place
Traffic is being diverted via the exit and entry slip roads, but motorway camera footage shows large queues quickly building in the area.
In an update on X, National Highways South West wrote: "#M3 in #Hampshire remains closed westbound within J12 #Eastleigh due to a police led incident. Traffic is being diverted via the exit and entry slip roads. Police investigation works ongoing. Delays of 45 minutes in the area. Please allow extra travel time."
Live coverage
Live updates are being provided as further information becomes available. The closure is expected to cause significant disruption for commuters travelling through the Hampshire area during the morning rush hour.
