M3 Traffic

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WARNING OF ICEIce on roads continues to cause disruption throughout the country, especially on minor roads and rural areas. Drivers are advised to slow down and drive safely.

DARTFORD CROSSINGOvernight QEII Bridge closures in JanuarySaturday 11, Saturday 18, and Saturday 25 January 2025 from 10pm - 5am.

DARTFORD CROSSINGThree overnight closures of the QEII Bridge are planned this month for essential maintenance work on bridge bearings and expansion joints.

DARTFORD CROSSINGA contraflow diversion route will be installed through the east tunnel from approximately 9:30pm on these three Saturday nights to maintain travel in the southbound direction.

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Traffic incidents

The following traffic incidents and congestion for M3 have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours:

BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
Location: The M3 eastbound exit slip at junction J12 (Eastleigh) .
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 01:30 and 01:45 on 24 Jan 2025.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:30 and 01:45 on 24 Jan 2025.
Lanes closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 2.41m from Winchester.


There are no current incidents in this location.

M3 Roadworks

The following roadworks have been reported by various highways agencies and official transport sources.Click on a roadworks item to view more details on the traffic map.

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M3 eastbound between junctions J4A (Farnborough)and J3 (Woking) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:34 on 23 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 24 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 2.37m from Fleet.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M3 eastbound between junctions J2 (Gatwick M23)and J1 (Sunbury) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 30 Jan 2025 to 05:30 on 31 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 1.66m from Egham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M3 eastbound entry slip at junction J2 (Gatwick M23) from M25 clockwise.
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 30 Jan 2025 to 05:30 on 31 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 1.7m from Egham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M3 eastbound between junctions J3 (Woking)and J2 (Gatwick M23) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 30 Jan 2025 to 05:30 on 31 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.52m from Egham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M3 eastbound at junction J2 (Gatwick M23) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 30 Jan 2025 to 05:30 on 31 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 1.49m from Egham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M3 eastbound at junction J2 (Gatwick M23) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 30 Jan 2025 to 05:30 on 31 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.48m from Egham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M3 eastbound between junctions J7 (Basingstoke)and J6 (Basingstoke) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 30 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 31 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.57m from Basingstoke.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M3 westbound between junctions J6 (Basingstoke)and J7 (Basingstoke) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 31 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 1 Feb 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.88m from Basingstoke.

M3

The M3 motorway in the UK was opened in 1971 and runs from Sunbury-on-Thames in Surrey to Southampton in Hampshire. It is an important route linking London to the west coast of the United Kingdom and is part of the larger E3 European route. It is 109 miles (175 km) long and consists of two lanes in either direction for most of its length, with the western section of the route dual carriageway.

Safety on the M3 has improved in recent years, with the number of fatalities falling from 26 in 2011 to only 7 in 2019. This is in part due to the introduction of various measures such as improved signage, reduced speed limits and real-time traffic warnings. Additionally, regular patrols are carried out to ensure that drivers are adhering to the rules.

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Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J12 (Eastleigh) .

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:30 and 01:45 on 24 January 2025.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:30 and 01:45 on 24 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 2.41m from Winchester.

50.99--1.36

Location: eastbound between junctions J4A (Farnborough)and J3 (Woking) .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : from 20:34 on 23 January 2025 to 06:00 on 24 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 2.37m from Fleet.

51.3--0.79

Location: eastbound between junctions J2 (Gatwick M23)and J1 (Sunbury) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 30 January 2025 to 05:30 on 31 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 1.66m from Egham.

51.4--0.54

Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J2 (Gatwick M23) from M25 clockwise.

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 30 January 2025 to 05:30 on 31 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 1.7m from Egham.

51.4--0.54

Location: eastbound between junctions J3 (Woking)and J2 (Gatwick M23) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 30 January 2025 to 05:30 on 31 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.52m from Egham.

51.4--0.55

Location: eastbound at junction J2 (Gatwick M23) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 30 January 2025 to 05:30 on 31 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 1.49m from Egham.

51.4--0.55

Location: eastbound at junction J2 (Gatwick M23) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 30 January 2025 to 05:30 on 31 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.48m from Egham.

51.4--0.55

Location: eastbound between junctions J7 (Basingstoke)and J6 (Basingstoke) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 30 January 2025 to 06:00 on 31 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.57m from Basingstoke.

51.22--1.16

Location: westbound between junctions J6 (Basingstoke)and J7 (Basingstoke) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 31 January 2025 to 06:00 on 1 February 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.88m from Basingstoke.

51.22--1.14