M27 Crash Near Portchester Causes Major Delays After Vehicle Overturns Between Junctions 11 and 12
A collision on the M27 eastbound near Portchester, Hampshire, caused significant traffic disruption during Monday morning’s commute after an overturned vehicle brought traffic to a temporary standstill between Junction 11 and Junction 12.
Emergency services attended the scene as crews responded to the collision and recovery teams worked to deal with the vehicles involved. The incident resulted in substantial congestion for motorists traveling toward the Portchester area.
At approximately 8:15 a.m., traffic was being held on the eastbound carriageway following the collision involving an overturned vehicle. Drivers faced delays of around 45 minutes at that stage, while approximately five miles of congestion had built up on the approach to the affected section.
The traffic situation began to improve later in the morning. By approximately 8:41 a.m., traffic had been released and the vehicles involved had been moved onto the hard shoulder. Recovery operations were continuing as crews remained at the scene.
Despite the reopening of the carriageway, motorists continued to face significant residual delays. Reports indicated that drivers could expect around 60 minutes of additional journey time, with about five miles of congestion still affecting the eastbound M27.
The disruption created difficulties for motorists traveling through Hampshire during the busy morning period. Drivers approaching the affected area were advised to allow additional time for their journeys and exercise caution around the remaining queues, emergency personnel and recovery vehicles.
Details about the circumstances of the collision remain limited. The available traffic information does not state how many vehicles were involved, whether anyone was injured, or what caused the vehicle to overturn. No information confirming injuries or fatalities was included in the update provided.
With recovery work continuing on the hard shoulder, motorists were encouraged to follow traffic instructions and remain cautious while crews worked to clear the scene.
By the latest update, the main traffic hold had ended, but substantial residual congestion remained on the M27 eastbound between Junction 11 and Junction 12.
Drivers traveling through Portchester and surrounding parts of Hampshire were advised to check the latest traffic conditions and allow extra time before beginning their journeys.
Further updates may become available as recovery operations are completed and traffic conditions gradually return to normal.
