The M3 has reopened hours after being closed because of "potential hazardous material" on the road. Thousands of motorists were caught in long queues on the motorway and surrounding roads.

The incident happened on the M3 westbound near Winchester with two lanes initially closed. One lane has since reopened but recovery crews remain at the scene as they clear up the fuel spill.

Traffic has begun to clear but the backlog is still stretching miles back to Winchester.. Hampshire County Council Traffic & Travel posted on X: “M3 Southbound - One lane BLOCKED on the link ...

Emergency services were called to the M3 between junctions 9 and 8 near Winchester on Saturday morning. (31 August) Credit: Google Maps A man is in a serious condition in hospital following a ...

A BOMB disposal unit was called to a Hampshire motorway. Emergency services rushed to the M3 near Winchester following the incident, which happened at about 3.50am on Saturday. Motorists were left ...

National Highways wants to revamp junction 9 of the M3 near Winchester. The A33 and A34 will be closed northbound from the junction 9 roundabout, with lane closures on the A34 southbound ...

New plans for the junction layout, where the M3 meets the A34, remove the Winnall Moors Nature Reserve from the area affected and there are changes to walking, cycling and horse riding routes.

ROMANSE reports: "#M3 Southbound - is CLOSED between J11/A3090 #Winchester and J12/A335 #ChandlersFord due to a vehicle fire, with heavy delays of approx 35 minutes." Thu, 21 Dec, 2023, 07:38 BST ...

M3 crash near Winchester sees one lane closed and six miles of congestion. By Joe Williams. Digital Reporter. Comment. Published 15th May 2025, 15:58 BST. Updated 15th May 2025, 16:12 BST.