UPDATE: The incident has now been cleared in both directions and delays are easing on all approaches.
A KEY route has been closed in both directions this morning after an incident.
The B3037 in Eastleigh has been shut both ways at Bishopstoke Road and Station Hill.
Police have since revealed that the blockage is due to a concern for welfare incident earlier this morning.
Network Rail reported a trespasser at the station this morning.
READ MORE: Police close Eastleigh railway bridge after concern for welfare
A woman was located at the scene and a road closure was put in over the railway bridge.
Severe delays are building on all approaches.
The AA says on its website: "Road closed and long delays due to emergency services incident on B3037 Bishopstoke Road both ways between the Lidl and Dutton Lane.
"Closed on the bridge over the railway".
There are said to be delays of around 15 to 20 minutes in the area currently on all approaches.
Bluestar buses also posted on social media saying: "Good morning,due to the police closing Eastleigh Rail bridge all vehicle departing the depot will be diverting via Bubb Lane & Hedge End,
"This will unfortunately cause delays on the B*1,2,3,4,5,7,16 & 18. U1,U2 & U6 we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause."
More to follow.
B3037 #Eastleigh - Both directions CLOSED due to incident at Bishopstoke Road / Station Hill, severe delays building on all approaches. pic.twitter.com/L6OVHrYb4L
— ROMANSE (@ROMANSE) September 12, 2022
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