The incident will likely spark long delays, drivers have been warned.

By Charlie Bradley, Assistant Features Editor

11:59, Fri, Aug 15, 2025 Updated: 11:59, Fri, Aug 15, 2025

Traffic on the M3live

Traffic on the M3 (Image: Motorway Cameras)

Drivers on the M3 have been warned to expect delays after a shed load as debris is scattered across the motorway.

Traffic monitoring site Inrix says: "Queueing traffic and two lanes closed due to shed load on M3 southbound from Junction 2 for the M25 J12 to J3 for the A322 Lightwater/Bagshot. The road was blocked for around 35 minutes but two lanes have now been reopened.

"Two lanes still remain shut whilst the road is cleared."

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