M3 Section Reopens Following Extended Overnight Roadworks

A segment of the M3 motorway near Basingstoke has reopened after overnight road maintenance work extended beyond its scheduled completion, leading to the highway’s closure throughout the morning rush hour. This resurfacing project, conducted between junction 7 (Basingstoke South) and junction 6 (Basingstoke), had an anticipated finish time of 06:00 GMT. National Highways reported that the works were prolonged due to unforeseen circumstances. Motorists encountered diversions through Basingstoke during the closure period, with delays of up to 90 minutes being reported. For further updates, BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight can be found on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.