October 14th 2024.
Attention all drivers! Get ready to face some road closures on the M27 in October. Our beloved motorway is undergoing a major upgrade, costing £83 million, to enhance your driving experience. As part of this project, National Highways will be laying a new low-noise surface on the stretch between junctions J5 and J7 in Southampton. Don't worry, though - the majority of the motorway will still be open for use, with an estimated 140,000 vehicles passing through each day.
But, as with any construction project, there will be some temporary road closures during the day and overnight. This is all part of the second phase of the upgrade, which will take place over the next two weeks. So, let's take a look at when and where you can expect these closures.
Starting tomorrow, the eastbound exit slip at junction J7 will be closed until Saturday morning, along with the junction 7 entry slip road. In addition, there will be overnight closures of the junction 5 eastbound entry and exit slip roads, as well as the junction 8 eastbound exit slip road. These closures are necessary for National Highways to adjust the gradient of the slip roads.
But wait, there's more! There will also be further overnight closures for another week, starting from Saturday, October 19. This time, the closures will affect three junctions - J5, J7, and J8. And to make things easier for you, we've listed the specific closures and dates below.
Tuesday, October 15 to Saturday, October 19:
- Junction 5 eastbound entry and exit slip roads
- Junction 7 eastbound entry and exit slip roads
- Junction 8 eastbound exit slip road
Saturday, October 19 to Sunday, October 27:
- Junction 5 eastbound entry and exit slip roads
- Junction 7 eastbound exit slip road
- Junction 8 eastbound exit slip road
These closures will be in effect throughout both day and night, from 9pm on Tuesday, October 15 until 6am on Saturday, October 19. We understand that these closures may cause some inconvenience, but they are necessary for us to improve the quality of the road surface. And trust us, the new low-noise surface will benefit both those living near the motorway and those travelling on it for years to come.
Richard Scrase, the Programme Delivery Manager at National Highways, expressed his apologies for any delays these closures may cause and thanked everyone involved for their efforts in reducing the number of closures needed. He also reminded drivers that these closures are subject to change at short notice. So, if you're planning to travel in the area over the next two weeks, be sure to check the live road closure information on our website. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this upgrade process. Safe travels!
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