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Motorcycle crash closes M27 eastbound between Fareham and Portsmouth
A motorcycle collision led to the M27 eastbound closing in Hampshire on the morning of October 16.
The closure affected the route between junctions 11 and 12, between Fareham and Portsmouth.
Emergency services and police attended the scene, and National Highways sent staff to assist.
The closure caused severe delays, with queues reported back to junction 9 and traffic moving at an average of five miles per hour.
Westbound drivers also faced delays because one lane was closed to protect emergency workers.
Drivers were asked to avoid the area and use alternative routes while the incident was dealt with.
National Highways said plans were being made to release traffic trapped within the closure; the road was to reopen once the scene was cleared.
A motorcycle crash led to the closure of the M27 eastbound between junctions 11 and 12, from Fareham to Portsmouth.
The collision was reported at about 6.45am on October 16, and emergency services attended the scene.
National Highways said traffic had initially been stopped between junctions 9 and 12 before the closure was amended to junctions 11 and 12.
Delays reached about 89 minutes, with traffic averaging five miles per hour.
The cause of the crash was not stated, and plans were being made to release traffic trapped within the closure.
- Who
- A motorcycle was involved in the collision; emergency services and Hampshire police attended.
- What
- A crash closed the M27 eastbound between junctions 11 and 12.
- When
- October 16, 2026; the collision was reported at about 6.45am.
- Where
- The M27 between Fareham and Portsmouth in Hampshire.
- Why
- The closure followed a serious collision involving a motorcycle; the cause of the crash was not stated.
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Hampshire Constabulary advised National Highways that traffic had been stopped eastbound because of a serious collision involving a motorcycle.
Police amended the closure from junctions 9–12 to junctions 11–12.
- Road
- M27 eastbound
- Closure
- Junction 11, Fareham, to junction 12, Portsmouth
- Collision reported
- About 6.45am on October 16, 2026
- Delay
- Up to about 89 minutes
- Traffic speed
- Average of five miles per hour
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What people are saying
The eastbound carriageway has been closed at junction 11, so please try and take alternative routes this morning as there will be delays.
The M27 in Hampshire remains closed eastbound between junction 11, Fareham and junction 12, Portsmouth.
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#M27 in #Hampshire is closed eastbound between J11 #Fareham - J12 #Portsmouth following a police led incident. @HantsPolice are on scene. Lane 3 (of 3) is also closed on the westbound carriageway. Delays in excess of 20 minutes on the approach with 2 miles of congestion.
Update 2: #M27 in #Hampshire remains closed eastbound between J9 #Whiteley - J12 #Portsmouth. Police advised they've amended the closure from J9 to J12. - Lane 3 (of 3) released westbound Delays in excess of 20 minutes on the approach. More info: https://t.co/RFKzH73KIt
#M27 Serious accident J11 #Fareham to J12 #Portsmouth ongoing. Closed eastbound from J9 #Whiteley as a result, lane 3 closed westbound past the scene. Lengthy delays through Botley, Titchfield, Fareham, Wickham, Portchester, Widley, Cosham as traffic diverts.