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Motorway closures and lane restrictions will disrupt travel across Hampshire from Friday night through Monday morning. Highways England details closures for electrical works, resurfacing, and inspections on sections of the M3 and M27. Drivers urged to plan ahead.
Thousands converged on Wickham, Hampshire, for the 750-year-old horse fair Wednesday, forcing temporary closures on key roads including the A334 and Wickham Square until Thursday. Hampshire County Council urged outsiders to avoid the area as emergency access remained prioritized.
Wickham Square and major roads will close for 48 hours starting Tuesday midnight as Wickham Horse Fair revives its 756-year-old tradition. Over 10,000 visitors are expected for the horse trading event that dates back to a royal charter granted by Henry III.
The centuries-old Wickham Horse Fair will disrupt traffic in Hampshire from Tuesday, with Wickham Square and parts of the A334 shut for 46 hours. Diversions for cars and buses stretch up to 15 miles as emergency access remains guaranteed.
Drivers face major delays as the M275’s two key bridges close from Saturday for emergency work. High-risk defects found last month triggered the rapid response, with officials warning of two-day closures. Over 50,000 vehicles use the route daily.
Major motorway closures on the M3 and M27 begin Friday night, forcing drivers onto diversions until Monday. Resurfacing and electrical works will target key junctions, with partial roundabout closures in both directions. Here’s exactly where and when to avoid the chaos.