Motorists are currently facing significant disruptions on a busy highway due to a vehicle fire this morning. Commuters have been alerted that it will take several hours for the situation to return to normal on the M3 eastbound, specifically between junctions J4 and J3. The motorway in Surrey is completely closed, and it is anticipated that regular traffic flow will not resume until 10am.

According to National Highways, it is now projected that the incident may not be fully resolved until approximately 1pm, with normal traffic conditions expected to resume between 2pm and 2:15pm. In an update, National Highways mentioned that efforts are underway to redirect traffic caught in the closure near Farnborough/Woking via J4, though this process may be slow due to the high volume of vehicles.

Further details provided by National Highways indicate that traffic was initially halted while firefighters battled the fire, which was initially confined to the trailer. Plans to reopen lanes were disrupted when the fire reignited, leading to a decision for a complete closure. The exact time for the road to reopen remains uncertain.

The affected section of the M3 eastbound, spanning from J4 Farnborough to J3 Woking, is currently shut down. Google Maps displays a significant portion of the road as closed between Bagshot and Camberley in the eastbound direction, leading to slow-moving traffic along the route.

A large lorry caught fire on the M3 just before 7am today, prompting emergency services, including Surrey Police, to respond and work on extinguishing the flames. A diversion route has been established, but long delays persist on the motorway.

In an update shared by National Highways, traffic is being held on the M3 eastbound between J4 Farnborough and J3 Woking to allow SurreyFRS to address the lorry fire. Traffic Officers are present at the scene to manage the flow of vehicles, with delays of up to 60 minutes reported on approach.