M27 Reopens a Whole Day Early – Drivers Rejoice!
Great news for motorists! The M27 between Junctions 9 and 11 will reopen a full 24 hours ahead of schedule. Instead of Sunday morning, the stretch will be back open from 4am on Saturday 3 January.
Speedy ‘Box Slide’ Technique Slashes Months Off Roadworks
The motorway had been closed since Christmas Eve for vital upgrades at Junction 10. Workers used a rare UK method called the ‘box slide’ to blitz the job. This clever trick dodged months of lane closures, speed limits, and late-night disruptions for drivers.
About 130 workers logged nearly 10,000 hours around the clock to finish safely and on time.
Final Checks Underway as Teams Race Against Cold
Aerial shots reveal fresh asphalt and a new central barrier already in place. But chilly weather is slowing curing, so crews are busy painting white lines and refitting safety barriers in lane 1.
Final safety inspections are underway before the all-clear is given for reopening. Originally planned for 4am Sunday 4 January, this early finish is a smashing win for Hampshire drivers.
