THREE months of overnight closures on a major Hampshire motorway are to begin tonight.

Part of the M3 near Eastleigh will be closed on weeknights from 9pm - 6am.

The closure is on the southbound link road on to the M27 westbound.

The closure will also be on the southbound entry to the slip road at junction 13 of the M3, at Eastleigh.

Highways England say the works, which are for resurfacing, are set to last until September 14.

A spokesperson said diversions will be in place through to junction five of the M27.

Drivers are being advised to plan their journeys in advance.