M27 drivers delayed in Portsmouth due to "lane closure" as westbound reopens after crash

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Drivers on the M27 are facing delays this morning.

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Motorists heading eastbound at junction 12 are queuing as a lane is closed through a construction area. AA Traffic News reported: "Queueing traffic on M27 Eastbound at J12 M275 (Portsmouth). In the construction area. Lane closure in operation.

"Delays of seven minutes and delays easing on M27 Eastbound between J11 A27 (Fareham / Gosport) and J12 M275 (Portsmouth). Average speed 15 mph."

It comes as the M27 westbound was reopened overnight following Wednesday's fatal lorry crash.

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