MOTORISTS are facing miles of traffic delays on the A31 due to a broken-down lorry.
There are delays of at least 30 minutes on the eastbound carriageway between Ringwood and junction one of the M27.
National Highways have reported that one lane is closed due to the break down, which is understood to have occurred at Stoney Cross.
Officers from Hampshire Constabulary’s road policing team are understood to be in attendance.
#A31 eastbound between #A338 near #Ringwood (east) and #M27 J1. 1 lane (of 2) is closed due to a broken down lorry. Delays of 30 minutes above normal, 6 miles of congestion. @HantsPolRoads are at scene. pic.twitter.com/qZruazxf3U
— National Highways: South-East (@HighwaysSEAST) August 25, 2022
Police have confirmed that recovery is being arranged for the lorry.
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