Hampshire links London with the south coast ports: the M3 runs to Southampton, the M27 joins Southampton and Portsmouth, and the A31 and A303 carry traffic west. Cruise days at the Port of Southampton, ferries at Portsmouth International Port and the M3 J9 rebuild at Winchester can all add delays - check the live list and the places below.
Tolls, charges and local schemes that catch drivers out.
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M3 J9 Winchester works
National Highways is rebuilding M3 J9 at Winchester. The northbound entry slip is closed until winter 2027, speed restrictions apply, and the M3 between J8 and J9 has weekend closures in autumn 2026.
Southampton Airport's drop-off area costs £7 for up to 20 minutes, paid by card at the exit barrier. There is no free drop-off option, and stopping outside the car parks can bring an £80 charge.
Where National Highways recorded the most unplanned incidents in the last 30 days: collisions, breakdowns, obstructions and queues. Roadworks are not counted.
1THE M271 NORTHBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS WITH THE A35 AND M27near Tottonmostly queues24incidents
2THE M3 EASTBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS J10 AND J8near Winchestermostly queues21incidents
3THE A34 SOUTHBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS WITH THE A272 AND M3near Winchestermostly queues10incidents
4THE M27 WESTBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS J4 AND J3near Tottonmostly queues9incidents
5THE M27 EASTBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS J11 AND J12near Farehammostly queues8incidents
Most incidents in Hampshire started between 07:00 and 10:00 UK TIME (44% of them).
Main roads in Hampshire
Live counts inside the county. Tap a road for its own live page.
Right now there are 2 live incidents on Hampshire's main roads (collisions, breakdowns, queues and hazards). Checked 12:50.
Are any roads closed in Hampshire?
No roads are fully closed in Hampshire right now. Checked 12:50.
How many roadworks are there in Hampshire?
There are 0 roadworks listed in Hampshire at the moment. Tap "Roadworks" above the list to see where each one is and when it clears.
Where does this information come from?
Incidents, closures and roadworks come from National Highways. Reports from drivers are shown as "Community report". Hampshire here means Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton.
On a motorway? If you can, get onto the hard shoulder or into an emergency area, leave by the left-hand doors and wait behind the barrier. Stuck in a live lane: stay in the car with your seatbelt on and hazard lights on, and call 999.
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