Driving the New M3 J9 Southbound Off‑Slip | A34 Northbound Loop | DJI Action 4 Roadworks Update

Take a drive through the new M3 Junction 9 southbound off‑slip and around the A34 northbound to see the latest progress on one of Hampshire’s biggest infrastructure upgrades. Filmed with the DJI Action 4, this in‑car footage shows the evolving layout, active construction zones, and the major changes now underway as National Highways pushes toward the next project milestone. The M3 Junction 9 Improvement Scheme is transforming the interchange between the M3 and A34, creating free‑flowing links in both directions and reducing congestion for thousands of drivers. The project includes: • A new southbound off‑slip, now open and visible in this drive‑through • Construction of a dedicated A34 northbound link for freight and long‑distance travel • Reconfigured roundabout and bridge structures • Increasing the M3 from two lanes to four beneath the junction • Major upgrades to drainage, earthworks, utilities, and safety barriers 🔧 What You’ll See in This Drive‑Through • The newly opened southbound off‑slip, part of the phased summer works • Heavy construction activity around the A34 northbound approaches • Temporary alignments, narrowed lanes, and active work zones • Traffic management layouts designed to support ongoing bridge and tie‑in works 📅 Local & Project Background Junction 9 has seen multiple weekend closures this summer as engineers connect new bridges, install steel beams, and reshape the roundabout. Although the main M3 carriageway remains open, slip roads and surrounding routes—including the A34, A33, A272, and Easton Lane—have been subject to closures to keep workers safe. These works are essential to support future growth in Winchester, improve freight movement between the ports and the Midlands, and cut peak‑hour journey times by up to 30% once complete. ▶️ M3 Project Playlist Watch all my M3 Junction 9 updates — drone, in‑car, and construction progress:    • M3 Junction 9 Project Video Diary   #M3Junction9 #M3Upgrade #A34Northbound #Winchester #NationalHighways #RoadProject #UKInfrastructure #HampshireTraffic #Roadworks #DJIAction4 #InCarFootage #Infrastructure2026 #AVTL #AViewThroughTheLens