Motorists are facing major delays on the A303 this afternoon after a police incident forced the closure of the westbound carriageway near Andover.
The closure is currently in place at the Portway Junction, just west of the town, with all westbound traffic being held by officers at the scene. Hampshire Police have confirmed they are responding to an ongoing incident, and have urged drivers to avoid the area if possible.
Traffic is already building rapidly, and delays are expected to worsen during the day unless the road reopens soon. Drivers heading west are advised to:
- Use alternative routes
- Check sat-navs and traffic apps for live diversion updates
- Avoid the A303 near Andover where possible
There is currently no official estimate for when the road will reopen. Police are expected to issue further updates shortly.
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National Highways has confirmed that one of two lanes remains closed on the A303 westbound between the A3057 and the A343 near Andover following the collision.
Love Andover will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.