The M1 in Leicestershire is closed northbound between J20 (Lutterworth) and J21 (Leicester) due to a serious collision.
National Highways said at 7:30 pm
REMINDER – The M1 northbound remains closed between J20 (Lutterworth) and J21 (Leicester) following a serious collision. Traffic caught within the closure is now being released past the scene . Thank you for your patience.
Emergency services are on scene.
Diversion Route
Road users are advised to follow the hollow square diversion symbol on road signs.
Exit the M1 northbound at J20 and take the first exit (west) onto the A4303.
Continue along the A4303 to the A4303/A426 Lutterworth Road/Rugby Road Roundabout and take the second exit from the roundabout.
Continue westbound along the A4303 passing through a further two roundabout at
Coventry Road and Magna Park to A5/A4303 Cross in Hand Roundabout.
Take the fourth exit from the the roundabout and proceed north along the A5.
Continue northbound along the A5 Waitling Street to the A5/M69 J1 interchange.
At the interchange take the fifth exit onto the M69 northbound and continue along the M69 to M69 J2/M1 J20 .
Re-join the M1 northbound
AA Roadwatch reports:
‘Road blocked and queueing traffic due to serious crash on M1 Northbound from J20 A4304 Lutterworth Road (Lutterworth) to J21 M69 (Leicester). Congestion to just after J19 (Catthorpe Interchange).’
