Hampshire drivers are being warned of some weeknight closures that will be affecting a part of the M27 for the rest of October.

National Highways will carry out repairs on the River Test bridge, to keep the structure safe and secure.

This work will take place between Junction 2 (Ower Interchange) and Junction 3 (Rownhams Interchange).

Drivers are being advised to plan ahead and leave extra time during their journeys due to these works.

For more information, please visit the National Highways maintenance website here.

Hampshire Chronicle: Roadworks will be taking place every weeknight for much of the latter half of October 2023 on the two M27 junctionsRoadworks will be taking place every weeknight for much of the latter half of October 2023 on the two M27 junctions (Image: PA)

When will the Hampshire M27 weeknight closures take place?

In terms of when the closures will take place, the M27 westbound way will be closed overnight from 9pm to 6am from Monday, October 16 to Sunday, October 22 between junctions 3 and 2.

After that, the M27 eastbound way will be closed overnight from 9pm to 6am from Monday, October 23 to Sunday, October 29 from 9pm to 6am between junctions 2 and 3.

Drivers should follow the diversion route which will be in place in both directions via A36, A3090, A27 Bypass Road, Southampton Road, A3057 and M271.

On the National Highways website, it states: "We’re carrying out repairs to the bridge which takes the M27 over the River Test between junction 2 (Ower Interchange) and junction 3 (Nursling Interchange).

"Our work is essential to keep the structure safe and secure. You may also see us working in the verge at the Nursling Interchange."