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M3 eastbound traffic at 14:45 on Monday 12 October: 1 live incident · 1 closure running now · 1 closure tonight.
This page tracks live M3 traffic eastbound only — every incident, closure and roadworks National Highways publish for the eastbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day. Anything they list without naming a direction is shown here too, so nothing is missed.
Heading the other way? See M3 westbound traffic. The full M3 traffic page covers both directions, with the live map, junction-by-junction status, the latest M3 videos and tonight's M3 roadworks.
Q: Is the M3 eastbound closed today?
No — as of 14:45 National Highways list no full closure on the M3 eastbound. There is 1 live incident — see the board above.
Q: Are there any accidents on the M3 eastbound today?
One live incident on the M3 eastbound right now — every one is on the live board above, direct from National Highways.
Q: Why is the M3 slow eastbound today?
Nothing is listed right now — when the board above is clear, slow eastbound traffic is usually rush-hour volume (07:00–09:00 and 16:30–18:30 on weekdays).
Q: Are there roadworks on the M3 eastbound tonight?
Yes — 2 overnight closures are scheduled on the M3 eastbound. Times and junctions are in the closures list above and on the M3 roadworks page.
Q: Where can I check live M3 traffic eastbound?
Right here — this page is live M3 traffic for the eastbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes from National Highways, 24 hours a day. The full M3 page covers both directions with the live map and junction-by-junction status.
Q: Which part of the M3 does this page cover?
The whole eastbound carriageway, end to end — the M3 runs between London (Sunbury) and Southampton (M27). The westbound side has its own page.
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