National Highways report the closure of the M1 in Leicestershire this morning.
•  Man dies after collision on the M1 motorway today
M1 reopens
National Highways | 6:36 pm
The M1 in Leicestershire has re-opened southbound within J22 near Markfield following the earlier collision.
There are delays are in excess of 30 minutes and congestion approx. 2 miles however this will significantly improve as moving traffic proceeds.
National Highways | 5:21 pm
The M1 in Leicestershire remains closed southbound within J22 near Markfield following a serious collision.
Traffic continues to be diverted via the exit & entry slip roads.
There are 30 minute delays on approach. Crews on scene assessing barrier damages.
National Highways | 1:42 pm
The M1 in Leicestershire remains closed southbound within J22 near Markfield following a serious collision.
Traffic continues to be diverted via the exit and entry slip roads.
AA Roadwatch | 12:50 pm
Road closed and queueing traffic due to emergency barrier repairs and earlier crash on M1 Southbound at J22 A511 Little Shaw Lane (Coalville / Ashby-De-La-Zouch). Detour in operation – via the slip roads. Closed since around 5am.
National Highways | 9:57 am
The M1 in Leicestershire has re-opened northbound within J22.
Southbound remains closed within J22 near Markfield following a serious collision.
Traffic continues to be diverted via the exit & entry slip roads southbound.
National Highways | 7:39 am
‘M1 in Leicestershire remains closed in both directions within J22 near Markfield following a serious collision.
‘Leicestershire Police remain at the scene
‘Traffic is being diverted via the exit & entry slip roads.
National Highways | 5:44 am
‘The M1 is closed in both directions within J22 near Markfield (just north of Leicester).
Closure is due to a v serious collision.
Leicestershire Police an Ambulance are in attendance.
Traffic is diverted to leave/rejoin the M1 via the exit/entry slip roads at J22 (both ways).’
AA Roadwatch | First reported 5:07 am
Road blocked and slow traffic due to crash on M1 both ways at J22 A511 Little Shaw Lane (Coalville / Ashby-De-La-Zouch). Detour in operation – via the slip roads.
