# The M27 Motorway (Junctions 4 to 11) (Variable Speed Limits) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend paragraph 4(e) of the Schedule to the M27 Motorway (Junctions 4 to 11) (Variable Speed Limits) Regulations 2021 to introduce variable speed limits on three new slip roads at junction 10 of the M27 motorway.
The new slip roads are—
(a) the off-slip road connecting from the westbound carriageway to the A3222;
(b) the on-slip road connecting from the A3222 to the westbound carriageway; and
(c) the off-slip road connecting from the eastbound carriageway to the A3222.
A full impact assessment has not been produced for these Regulations as no, or no significant impact on private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen. A de minimis assessment has been produced and is published alongside the Regulations at www.legislation.gov.uk. An Explanatory Memorandum is also published alongside the Regulations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/578/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/m27-motorway-junctions-4-to-11-variable-speed-limits-amendment-regulations-2026/note
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