A lorry fire brought the A34 to a standstill, leaving drivers stranded for nearly six hours.
The blaze broke out on the northbound carriageway between Three Maids Hill and Bullington Cross at around 5.43pm on August 12.
The lorry was carrying a trailer loaded with hay bales, which caught fire and forced a full closure of the northbound carriageway.
A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "Crews from Winchester, St Mary’s, Whitchurch and Bordon are currently dealing with a large vehicle fire involving a lorry with a trailer of hay on the A34 (Three Maids Hill-Bullington Cross).
"Multiple bales of hay are alight.
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"Firefighters are using a CAFs jet, two hose reels and beaters to tackle the blaze.
"The A34 has been closed northbound and traffic has built up in the area, drivers are urged to find an alternative route."
Motorists described being stuck for hours, with some saying it took nearly six hours before they were turned around and diverted off the A34.
Hampshire Police confirmed that the fire had been extinguished and that no injuries were reported.
The A34 northbound remains closed between M3 Junction 9 and the A303 as clean-up and repair work continues.
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