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A3 southbound Hogs Back between the slips carriageway closure
until 06:00
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A3 southbound Hogs Back between the slips carriageway closure
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A3 southbound Milford to Hazel Grove carriageway closure
Southbound · Closed until 06:00 9 hours
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A3 southbound Milford to Hazel Grove carriageway closure
until 06:00
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🗺️ A3 Traffic Map — Where It's Happening
Tap a pin for full incident detail. Live positions from National Highways.
📈 A3 Journey Pulse — when incidents actually happen
Early picture — 41 incidents recorded on the A3 since February 2026. The pattern below firms up as the archive grows.
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📈 Busiest 17:00–20:00
😌 Quietest 00:00–03:00
🕒 Typically clears in ~94 min ⏱ Typical delay ~10 min 📅 Weekends see ~1.4× the weekday rate
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| Hour | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00–01:00 | 0 | 0% |
| 01:00–02:00 | 1 | 2.4% |
| 02:00–03:00 | 0 | 0% |
| 03:00–04:00 | 1 | 2.4% |
| 04:00–05:00 | 0 | 0% |
| 05:00–06:00 | 3 | 7.3% |
| 06:00–07:00 | 1 | 2.4% |
| 07:00–08:00 | 3 | 7.3% |
| 08:00–09:00 | 1 | 2.4% |
| 09:00–10:00 | 0 | 0% |
| 10:00–11:00 | 3 | 7.3% |
| 11:00–12:00 | 2 | 4.9% |
| 12:00–13:00 | 0 | 0% |
| 13:00–14:00 | 1 | 2.4% |
| 14:00–15:00 | 4 | 9.8% |
| 15:00–16:00 | 2 | 4.9% |
| 16:00–17:00 | 1 | 2.4% |
| 17:00–18:00 ◀ peak | 4 | 9.8% |
| 18:00–19:00 ◀ peak | 6 | 14.6% |
| 19:00–20:00 ◀ peak | 5 | 12.2% |
| 20:00–21:00 | 1 | 2.4% |
| 21:00–22:00 | 1 | 2.4% |
| 22:00–23:00 | 1 | 2.4% |
| 23:00–00:00 | 0 | 0% |
Measured from 41 incidents recorded by this site since February 2026 (planned roadworks excluded). Recomputed nightly from our incident archive.
⚠️ Most Dangerous A3 Junctions
Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The A3 has 2,696 recorded collisions at 14 collision hotspots, involving 3,299 casualties (19 fatal). Take extra care here.
#1
Severe Blackspot
nr Sutton
162 collisions · 206 casualties · 5 fatal · 36 serious
#2
Severe Blackspot
nr Guildford
175 collisions · 260 casualties · 4 fatal · 43 serious
#3
Severe Blackspot
nr London
1,372 collisions · 1,506 casualties · 3 fatal · 299 serious
#4
Severe Blackspot
nr M25
217 collisions · 327 casualties · 3 fatal · 28 serious
#5
Severe Blackspot
nr Liphook
45 collisions · 58 casualties · 2 fatal · 10 serious
#6
Severe Blackspot
nr Petersfield
82 collisions · 108 casualties · 1 fatal · 21 serious
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❓ A3 Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the A3 closed today?
Yes — the A3 is closed right now: A3 southbound Hogs Back between the slips carriageway closure, until 06:00.
Q: Is there traffic on the A3 today?
The A3 is closed right now: A3 southbound Hogs Back between the slips carriageway closure, until 06:00. Check the live feed above for every closure on the route.
Q: What is the worst time to use the A3?
The A3 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:30) and evening rush hour (16:30–19:30) on weekdays.
Q: Are there roadworks on the A3 right now?
There are currently 4 active roadwork schemes on the A3. Check the live feed above for exact locations and durations.
Q: What roads connect to the A3?
The A3 connects to: M25, A3(M), A272.
📊 A3 Status Summary
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Active incidents
0
Severe/serious
4
Roadworks
01:55
Last updated
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ℹ️ A3 Road Details
- Length
- 70 miles
- From
- London (Guildford Street)
- To
- Portsmouth
- Type
- A-road
- AM Rush
- 07:00–09:30
- PM Rush
- 16:30–19:30
📍 Key A3 Locations
London
Guildford
Godalming
Petersfield
Portsmouth
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