The M1 in Leicestershire is closed in both directions between J22 (Markfield) and J23 (Loughborough), due to a serious collision which occurred shortly after 18:24 this evening.
Updates to follow…
National Highways | 8:07 pm Saturday 14 September
‘M1 southbound has reopened.
‘M1 northbound remains closed between J22 Markfield and J23 Loughborough following the serious collision.
‘Plans to release traffic are underway.’
National Highways | 7:44 pm Saturday 14 September
Emergency services including Leicestershire Police are in attendance.
National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene assisting with traffic management.
Diversion Routes
Northbound traffic is advised to follow the solid square diversion symbol:
- Exit the M1 and take the 2nd exit onto the A511
- At the next roundabout, take the 3rd exit on to the B591
- Travel on the B591 towards Nanpantan
- At the Ingleberry Road junction, turn left and continue on the B591
- Continue on the B591 and at the junction with the A512, turn right
- Travel on the A512 and rejoin the M1 at J23
Southbound traffic is advised to follow the hollow circle diversion symbol:
- Exit the M1 southbound at J23, and take the 3rd exit on to the A512
- At the Ingleberry Road, turn left on to the B591 until the junction with the B5330
- Turn right and continue on the B591 through Copt Oak
- At the roundabout with the A511, take the 1st exit on to the A511
- Travel on the A511 and rejoin the M1 southbound at J22
Leicestershire Police | 7:14 pm
‘Road closure M1 J22 and J23 northbound and southbound
‘Northbound and Southbound closed due to a traffic collision, please avoid the area and find an alternate route.’
AA Roadwatch 6:24 pm
All lanes stopped and stationary traffic due to crash on M1 both ways from J22 (Coalville / Ashby-De-La-Zouch) to J23 (Loughborough).
