The A453 in Leicestershire is closed northbound between the M1/A42 and A6 (Kegworth) due to a serious collision.
Updates to follow…
Southbound now open – 3:30 pm
National Highways | 3:08 pm
The A453 in Leicestershire is CLOSED southbound between the A6 Kegworth and M1/A42 due to a serious collision.
National Highways Traffic Officers, emergency services and and recovery are on scene.
Emergency services including Leicestershire Police are currently on scene.
Diversion Routes
Road users are advised to follow the hollow square diversion symbol on road signs
A453 Traffic:
- From the M1 junction 23A Finger Farm roundabout take the exit for the A42/M1 southbound.
- Follow the M1 southbound to J23.
- Exit the M1 at J23 and then circumnavigate the junction to head northbound on the M1 to J24.
- Exit the M1 at J24 and rejoin the A453.
M1 Traffic:
- Continue northbound on the M1 to exit at J24.
- Rejoin the A453.
A42 Traffic:
- Use the free flow lanes onto the M1 at J23a.
- Continue northbound on the M1 to exit at J24.
- Rejoin the A453.