News · 8 August 2026

M3 lanes closed between Woking and M25 after serious crash in Surrey

As it stands, two of the four lanes on the M3's eastbound carriageway are closed, leading to significant congestion close to the M25. Traffic is still moving through lanes 3 and 4 in Surrey, between Junction 3 for Woking and Junction 2 for the M25. An entry slip road at Junction 9 northbound will also stay closed until November 2027.

By BriefTea Editorial · 8 August 2026 at 14:05

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