Hampshire traffic: Drivers delayed on M3 motorway due to road traffic incident with journeys extended by 90 minutes

Police officers were called to the scene – between junctions 9 and 10 of the M3 near Winchester – with closures in place for both directions of traffic on the road. A force spokesperson said the incident related to “concern for welfare” of a man, who was taken into care of the South Central Ambulance Service. It was resolved by 10.47am, though delays remained afterwards.

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Traffic monitoring service Romanse reports: “#M3 #Winchester - Both directions currently being held at J9/#A34 #Winnall due to an RTI, heavy delays in all directions of approx 90 minute delays S/B #A34 and both directions on #M3.”

During the disturbance, a spokesperson from the Hampshire Roads Policing unit added: “We are currently dealing with an incident on the M3 between junctions 9 and 10. Closures are in place in both directions. We will update you once lanes have been reopened. Thank you for your patience.”