Highways England confirm M27 has been reopened

HIGHWAYS England have confirmed the M27 between Portsmouth and Fareham has been reopened.
Highways England have confirmed the M27 between Junction 9 and 11 has now reopened.
Picture: Highways EnglandHighways England have confirmed the M27 between Junction 9 and 11 has now reopened.
Picture: Highways England
Highways England have confirmed the M27 between Junction 9 and 11 has now reopened. Picture: Highways England

The road had been closed in both directions between Junction 9 and 11 to allow the demolition of North Fareham Footbridge.

The M27 was closed at 9pm on Friday and was scheduled to remain shut until 9pm on Saturday. Highways England confirmed last night that the road is now open as usual.

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