Major route to close overnight for crash repairs
The A31 will be down to one lane ahead of a full closure overnight for resurfacing
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Work to repair the A31 through the New Forest following a crash will see the road closed westbound overnight.
The crash involving two cars and a van happened between Stoney Cross and Picket Post shortly after 17:10 BST on Tuesday. Police said a man in his 20s suffered a serious ankle injury.
National Highways confirmed the road would be down to one lane throughout Wednesday with a full closure planned from 21:00 for resurfacing.
Drivers are being warned to allow extra time for their journey or seek an alternative route.
National Highways said the road was expected to reopen by 05:00 on Thursday.
Following the crash on Tuesday, delays of more than an hour and queues of five miles (8km) backing on to the M27 were reported.
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