M3 Eastbound Shut in Surrey After Two Lorry Crash Causes Diesel Spill
Long traffic queues are building on a busy motorway in Surrey on Thursday, March 19, following a serious collision involving two lorries. The M3 eastbound is closed between J3 Bagshot Interchange and J2 Thorpe Interchange, bringing traffic to a standstill during the morning rush hour.
Details of the Incident
One of the lorries struck a gantry after the collision, while the other sustained a ruptured fuel tank, resulting in a substantial spillage of diesel across the carriageway. Emergency services, including Surrey Police, Surrey Fire and Rescue, South East Coast Ambulance Service, and National Highways traffic officers and contractors, are on the scene to manage the situation.
Expected Delays and Diversion Route
National Highways has reported that delays of 30 minutes are expected due to the closure. Road users are advised to follow the diversion route marked with a solid diamond symbol on road signs:
- Leave the M3 at Junction 3 northbound off slip.
- At the roundabout, use the first exit and join the A322 Bracknell Road.
- Continue for approximately 0.5 mile and pass beneath the A30.
- Just beyond, join the slip road to the A30 London Road and merge with the main carriageway.
- Turn left onto the A30 and follow for approximately 8 miles through Sunningdale and continue to Egham.
- At the A30 Egham Bypass roundabout, use the second exit and follow the A30 to J13 of the M25.
- At the J13 roundabout take the fourth exit to join the M25 anti-clockwise.
- Continue to J12 and bear left to re-join the M3 eastbound.
Ongoing Updates
This is an ongoing event, with updates to be provided as more information becomes available. The closure is causing significant disruption to commuters and travelers in the Surrey area, highlighting the impact of such incidents on major transport routes.
