There will be a series of overnight weekday closures on the A3 this week during October half-term.

The southbound carriageway of the A3 will be closed between Petersfield (junction with the A272) and Horndean (A3M junction 2, Hazelton Interchange with B2149) from today (Monday, October 28) to Tuesday, November 5 from 9pm to 6am.

It will only be weekday works but motorists are still advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra time for travel.

The diversion route will be via the A272 west towards West Meon Hut, A32 south towards Fareham, A27 east through Porchester & Cosham, and A3 London Rd/Portsmouth Rd north via Purbrook, Waterlooville and Cowplain to A3M Junction 2.