Delays on the M27 as goats cause havoc with residual delay of up to 60 minutes

Traffic was held on the M27 Westbound between junction 4 (M3) and junction 3 (M271) near Rownhams at around 4pm on Monday, July 8 due to loose animals. It was reported that a number of goats were loose on the road while traffic was held to shepherd them away.

The animals have now been corralled and the lanes are all open however residual delays of up to an hour have been reported.

National Highways South East posted on X: “Incident cleared and all lanes reopened on the #M27 westbound between J4 (#M3) and J3 (#M271). We're reporting residual delays of up to 60 minutes above usual journey times. Please allow extra time if travelling in the area this afternoon.”