WORK on a major Hampshire motorway to strengthen a bridge will continue this week.

The work at junction 8 at Popham is to replace bridge bearings, and it will mean narrow lanes and a 50mph speed restriction in place from the M3 southbound to the A303 westbound until May.

Due to the works the M3 southbound carriageway from junction 7 to junction 9 will be closed overnight, between 10pm and 6am from March 29.

A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the A30, A303 and A34.

The M3 northbound carriageway from junction 9 to junction 8 will be closed overnight, between 10pm and 6am, on March 30 and a clearly signed diversion will be in place via the A34 and A303.