The M1 in Leicestershire is closed northbound between J20 (Lutterworth) and J21 (M69, Leicester) following a serious collision which occurred shortly after 08:00am this morning.
Last updated: 3:08 pm
National Highways | 3:01 pm
Emergency services and Traffic Officers are working on scene.
Currently delays of 45 minutes, with 4 miles of congestion on approach.
National Highways | 11:00 am
Emergency services are on scene dealing with the incident.
There are currently 15 minute delays on the approach.
National Highways | 9:40 am
All emergency services attended the scene including the Air Ambulance.
National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene assisting with traffic management.
All traffic caught within the closure has been released.
Diversion Route
Road users are advised to follow the Hollow Square diversion symbol on road signs:
- Exit the M1 northbound at Junction 20 and take the first exit (west) onto the A4303.
- At the first rooundabout, take the second exit to continue westbound on the A4303.
- Continue westbound along the A4303 passing through a further three roundabouts
- Continue on the A4303 tto A5/A4303 Cross in Hand roundabout.
- Take the fourth exit from the roundabout and proceed northbound along the A5.
- Continue northbound along the A5 Watling Street for approximately 6.4 miles to the A5/M69 Junction 1 Interchange.
- At the Interchange take the fifth exit onto the M69 northbound.
- Continue along the M69 northbound for approximately 9 miles to M69 Junction 2/M1 Junction 21 and re-join the M1 northbound.
