Is the M27 open? National Highways says motorway has reopened after being shut both ways by police from Hedge End to Southampton
By Tom Morton
15th Aug 2025, 6:42am
A motorway has been reopened after being shut both ways by police.
National Highways says the M27 was closed westbound between Junction 8 for Bursledon and Junction 5 for Southampton, and eastbound between Junction 5 and Junction 7 for Hedge End.
Diversions were set up during the closure. For more details of UK trunk roads see www.trafficengland.com or call 0300 123 5000.