A section of the M3 is closing for three nights for engineering works.

The southbound carriageway of the M3 from junctions 7 to 9, from Basingstoke to Winchester will shut tonight for new road markings.

The 12-mile stretch will be closed from 9pm to 6am tonight, tomorrow and on Friday.

A clearly signed diversion will be in place.

Anyone wanting to get onto the A303 is recommended to go via the A30 at junction 7.

A spokesman for Highways England who are undertaking the works said: “We plan maintenance and improvement projects carefully to allow road works to be completed safely, in a cost effective way while keeping disruption to road users to a minimum.

“We do as much work as possible overnight and when roads are less busy in order to keep more lanes open for road users at peak travel times.

“Drivers are advised to check their route for road works and allow extra time for their journeys where needed.”