🚨 Live M271 Incidents & Roadworks
Updates every 5 minIs the M271 closed? Quick answers
Checked 06:09 on Tuesday 20 October 2026.
Is the M271 closed right now?
No. There is no full closure on the M271 at 06:09.
Is the M271 closed tonight?
No. No closures are planned on the M271 tonight (Tue 20 Oct, 18:00 to 06:00).
Tonight: M271 closures and diversions ›Is the M271 closed this weekend?
No full closures. The M271 stays open this weekend (Fri 23 Oct 18:00 to Mon 26 Oct 06:00). 4 lane or slip road closures are planned: northbound Jct 1 exit slip road closure, Fri 21:00 to 23:59; and northbound Jct 1 entry slip road closure, Fri 21:00 to 23:59 and 2 more.
This weekend: M271 closures and diversions ›Is there an accident on the M271 today?
No. No collision has been reported on the M271 since midnight.
M271 accidents today and yesterday ›Answers use official data only: the National Highways live incident feed and their planned closure report. Times can change, so check before you set off.
🗺️ M271 Traffic Map — Where It's Happening
Tap a pin for full incident detail. Live positions from National Highways.
🔢 M271 Junction Status
Tap a junction for its page🟢 Clear · 🟡 Delays nearby · 🔴 Severe/Crash · Status labels: 💥 CRASH · ❌ CLOSED · 🐌 SLOW · 🚧 WORKS · ⚠️ HAZARD
A red or orange junction border marks a STATS19 collision blackspot. Tap any junction for its own page — live incidents and full collision history. Tap the funnel to filter the list above.
⚠️ Most Dangerous M271 Junctions
Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The M271 has 42 recorded collisions at 1 collision hotspot, involving 58 casualties (1 fatal). Take extra care here. Ranked by fatal, then serious collisions, then casualties - not by the number of collisions alone.
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❓ M271 Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions
Is the M271 closed today?
Any M271 closure appears in the live feed above within minutes of National Highways reporting it, including tonight's overnight roadworks closures.
Is there traffic on the M271 today?
The live feed above shows every incident, delay, roadwork and overnight closure on the M271, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways.
What is the worst time to use the M271?
The M271 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:00) and evening rush hour (16:30–19:00) on weekdays.
Are there roadworks on the M271 right now?
Roadworks and overnight closures on the M271 are listed above and at /traffic/m271/roadworks/, taken from the National Highways daily closure report.
What roads connect to the M271?
The M271 connects to: M27.
📊 M271 Status Summary
ℹ️ M271 Road Details
- Length
- 2 miles
- From
- Nursling (M27 J3)
- To
- Southampton Docks
- Type
- Motorway
- AM Rush
- 07:00–09:00
- PM Rush
- 16:30–19:00
📍 Key M271 Locations
🔗 Roads Connecting to the M271
🛣️ M271 Services & Motorway Stops
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