M27 and A27 Traffic: Eastern Road closure causing delays to Portsmouth commuters returning to the city

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Published 20th Mar 2024, 17:16 BST

Updated 20th Mar 2024, 17:30 BST

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Traffic is starting build for commuters heading into Portsmouth with a major road still closed.

Drivers commuting into Portsmouth are facing delays entering the city on the A27 and M275 as the Eastern Road remains closed as Southern Water continue to repair a sewer pipe.

Commuters returning via the A27 are facing increasing delays. AA traffic news said: "Delays of eight minutes on A27 Westbound between A3(M) J5 (Bedhampton / Havant / Farlington) and M27 (Portsbridge Roundabout). Average speed 15 mph." When entering the city via the M275 Southbound, there are similar delays reported. AA Traffic news said: "Severe delays of twelve minutes on M275 Southbound between M27 J12 (Portsmouth) and A3. Average speed ten mph."

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