THE M27 will be shut overnight tonight due to roadworks.

Highways England says the westbound carriageway will be completely closed from 9pm until 6am between junctions seven for Hedge End and five for Eastleigh.

The closures are to allow for smart motorway works to be carried out, and diversions will be in place.

The closure comes ahead of a weekend-long closure which will begin on Friday, January 31.

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