WITH the sun shining and Bank Holiday Monday on its way, thousands are in their cars.

Congestion is relatively light in Winchester, although queues are cropping up on motorways heading towards the beach.

Traffic was slow on the M3 southbound and M27 westbound as sunseekers headed for Bournemouth.

There is still congestion on the M3 southbound near Winchester, particularly between junctions 9 and 10.

Drivers should look out for queues on the A31 around Cadnam, although these seem to be clearing fairly quickly.

There is also minor congestion around Lyndhurst and Winchester city centre.

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