Delays on the M3 junction 11 near Winchester due to a collision

Lane three of the M3 motorway within J11 was closed earlier this afternoon due to a collision (July 1).

National Highways Traffic Officers were on scene and drivers are still expected to face  delays of 15 minutes and approx five miles of congestion.

Lane 3 is closed on the #M3 westbound within J11 near #Winchester due to a collision.

National Highways Traffic Officers are currently on scene.

There are currently delays of 35 min and approx. 5 miles of congestion. pic.twitter.com/QUETw1uzvX

— National Highways: South-East (@HighwaysSEAST) July 1, 2022

A spokesperson for Hampshire Police, said: "We were called at 4.43pm to a report of a collision on the southbound M3 near junction 11, involving three vehicles in lane three. The lane was blocked while officers attended and the vehicles have been moved to the hard shoulder.

"One person reported minor injuries."

All lanes are now open on the #M3 westbound within J11 near #Winchester following an earlier collision.

Please allow extra time if travelling in the area as delays of 15 mins and approx. 5 miles of congestion.

Have a safe onward journey. pic.twitter.com/yu0j2SOfWl

— National Highways: South-East (@HighwaysSEAST) July 1, 2022

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