The M1 is closed at East Midlands Airport due to an incident involving a cattle truck.
11:06 am: The M1 is now fully open
National Highways | 10:20 am
The M1 is now open southbound
It remains closed northbound between J23 Loughborough and J23A (A42 M42)
East Midlands Airport.
National Highways | 7:20 am
The M1 in Leicestershire is closed northbound between J23 (Loughborough) and J23a (A42/M42 East Midlands Airport) due to a collision.
The M1 in Leicestershire is closed northbound between J23 (Loughborough) and J23a (A42/M42 East Midlands Airport) due to a collision.
A trailer carrying cattle has been involved in a collision and has overturned
Leicestershire Police are in attendance. National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene assisting with traffic management.
Diversion Route
Diverted traffic is advised to follow the solid diamond diversion symbol.
- Exit the M1at J23 and take the first exit onto the A512 westbound.
- Continue for approx.13km At A42 J13 take the fifth exit onto the A42 northbound.
- Continue along the A42 for approx. 14km and take the free flow lane onto the M1 at J23a.
National Highways | 7 am
‘The M1 is closed northbound between J23 Loughborough and J23A (A42 M42) East Midlands Airport due to an overturned cattle truck.’
More information to follow.
AA Roadwatch | 6:44 am
‘All lanes stopped and stationary traffic due to rolled over vehicle on M1 Northbound from J23 A512 (Loughborough) to J23A A42 (Derby / East Midlands Airport / Tamworth). All traffic stopped at around 06:45.’
