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    Severe accident: M27 Hampshire eastbound

    BBC News Travel

    M27 Hampshire eastbound severe accident, from J5 for A335 Stoneham Way Southampton Airport to J7 for A334 Charles Watts Way.

    M27 Hampshire - One lane closed and it's heavy on M27 eastbound from J5, A335 (Southampton Airport) to J7, A334 (Hedge End), because of an accident.

    To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

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    Severe accident: M27 Hampshire westbound

    BBC News Travel

    M27 Hampshire westbound severe accident, from J11 for A27 Fareham to J10 for A32 Wickham Road.

    M27 Hampshire - Two lanes closed and queues on M27 westbound from J11, A27 (Fareham) to J10, A32 (Wickham), because of an accident.

    To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

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    Severe disruption: M3 Hampshire northbound

    BBC News Travel

    M3 Hampshire northbound severe disruption, from J9 for A34 Winnal roundabout to J7 for A30 Winchester Road Basingstoke South.

    M3 Hampshire - One lane closed on M3 northbound from J9, A34 (Winnal roundabout) to J7, A30 (Basingstoke South), because of a lorry having a tyre changed. Traffic is coping well.

    To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

  4. Strict rules in place for ferry sailings

    Galicia ferry

    Sea services between Portsmouth, France and Spain are resuming.

    France shut its border for 48 hours on Sunday over the UK's new virus variant and new entry rules for travellers from the UK were brought in at Spanish borders.

    Gareth Bewley, Brittany Ferries customer services manager, said: "Both Spanish and French borders are gradually reopening, but with caveats you must follow.

    "Arrangements for each differ and it is essential you follow them closely or we will be prevented from allowing you to board.

    "Please do not travel to a port if you cannot comply with the strict rules being applied at both French and Spanish borders."

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    Video caption: Covid-19: Portsmouth ferries cancelled as France shuts border

    Under the restrictions those travelling for urgent reasons, including hauliers, French citizens, and British citizens with French residency will be allowed into France.

    But in order to travel, they will need to have received a negative test result less than 72 hours before departure.

    Guidance about travelling to Spain can be found here.

    The restrictions for both France and Spain are currently in place until at least 6 January.

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  6. Passenger restrictions on ferry sailings

    Galicia, Brittany Ferries’ brand-new ship

    Passenger sailings to Spain and France are being restricted following the temporary closure of the French border and new entry rules for travellers from the UK at Spanish borders.

    Brittany Ferries says travel on its Portsmouth to Spain routes will now be limited to freight drivers, Spanish residents and Spanish citizens.

    People can still come the other way, from Spain back to the UK.

    The ferry firm said the first affected sailing would be the 09:00 GMT sailing from Portsmouth to Santander .

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    Video caption: Covid-19: Portsmouth ferries cancelled as France shuts border

    Since Sunday night it has also been unable to carry passengers and accompanied freight (being transported by a driver) to France from Portsmouth.

    France shut the border for 48 hours on Sunday over the UK's new virus variant. More than 40 countries have now banned UK arrivals.