One lane of the M3 was blocked between junctions 11 and 12 following the crollision, with drivers warned to expect longer journey times. The motorway has since been cleared.
Traffic monitoring service Romanse reports: ‘#M3 Southbound - Lane 1 BLOCKED between J11/A3090 #Winchester and J12/A335 #ChandlersFord due to RTI, delays on approach.’
The nature of the incident is currently unknown. Earlier today, the lane was briefly shut due to a ‘non-injury collision’, according to a Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson.
More details to follow.
1. smart motoway gv Caption: image of the new style emergency area on the M3 Aand one of the improved signs The first of the new emergency areas went live on the M3 near Camberley this morning (Friday 14 July). More upgrades are planned should the trial be successful. This change is part of an ongoing review into the design and spacing of emergency areas on smart motorways that is due to report in the autumn. Highways England Chief Executive Jim O’Sullivan said: "We recognise the public concern about smart motorways and we also believe that changes such as these will help drivers have confidence when using them and be clear about where they can stop in an emergency. “That is why we are trialling these highly visible new style emergency areas. The bright orange colouring will make them as easy as possible to spot and should also discourage drivers from using them in non-emergency situations.
The M3, where an incident took place. Photo: Stuart Thompson Photography