This is why police shut the Itchen Bridge this morning

Police have revealed why the Itchen Bridge was closed in both directions by police this morning causing traffic issues for motorists. The bridge was shut today at around 5am, causing traffic issues for early morning drivers in Woolston and Sholing . A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We were called just after 5am to a concern for the welfare of a man.

"Officers attended and located him." READ MORE: Southampton teenager jailed for abusing girls, 13 and 12 The bridge closure comes after Southampton has spent two days in gridlock while junction 7 of the M27 is closed until 6am Saturday. The council took to social media to warn residents of the bridge closure, writing on X: "An incident has occurred on The Itchen Bridge and the Bridge is currently closed in both directions whilst emergency services attend.



"Please use an alternative route." The bridge was reopened by police at around 7am..