RESURFACING works are set to take place on the M3 at junction 7, Basingstoke.

From Thursday January 12, the southbound entry slip road will be closed overnight, between 9pm and 6am for 10 nights.

A clearly signed diversion will be in place via junction 6.

Other works set to take place in the area include works at junction 8 of the M3, Popham.

Work to maintain journeys by undertaking bridge bearing and support replacement will start on Monday January 9.

The link from the M3 southbound to the A303 westbound will be closed overnight, between 9pm and 6am.

A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the M3 south to junction 9, then north on the A34 to BUllington Cross.

After this there will be 24-hour narrow lanes and a 50mph speed limit in place from Tuesday January 10 until the summer.