A lorry that has left the carriageway is causing delays to commuters.
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** Traffic Update **
M1 Junction 22 Southbound . Following an road traffic incident at the location, the southbound entry slip at J22 has been closed. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Updates will follow. Thank you— LeicestershirePolice (@leicspolice) March 5, 2020
There are 45 minute delays on the approach to this #M1 incident (above usual journey times) spanning 4 miles back to J23. Average speeds on the approach to J22 are 5 mph. Please consider using alternative routes.
— Highways England (@HighwaysEMIDS) March 5, 2020
Highways England said at 8 am:
‘M1 southbound J22 entry slip road closed and lanes 1 and 2 (of 3 lanes) due to a multi vehicle collision.
‘One lorry is on its side. update to follow.’
AA Roadwatch reports:
‘Road blocked and queueing traffic due to debris on road and accident, a lorry that has left the carriageway involved on M1 Southbound from J22 A50 (Coalville / Ashby-De-La-Zouch) to J21A A46 (Leicester North / Kirby Muxloe).’
