M3 and M27 reopens westbound after car and lorry collide

Traffic earlier on the M27 as queues built up. Credit: National Highways

All lanes have reopened on the M27 Westbound after hours of severe delays.

The stretch of motorway was closed between Junction 4 for the M3 and Junction 3 for the M271 due to a collision between a car and a lorry.

Motorists are still be warned to allow for extra travel time, as delays of 20 mins and around two miles of congestion remain.