Delays on M1 in Leicestershire

Monday, 12 October 2020 08:15

The M1 is closed southbound at junction 23 for Loughborough to junction 22 for Coalville.

Highways England have put diversions in place after a “spillage” between junction 23 for Loughborough and Shepshed and junction 22 for the A50 at Coalvillle.

If travelling in #Leicestershire this morning on #M1 southbound pls be aware the road is CLOSED btwn #Loughborough and #Markfield #Coalville nr #Leicester. For details of the diversion click here: https://t.co/jrOFe83uf4. Approx. 3.5 miles of congestion on approach to closure. pic.twitter.com/WvVPPGT9uW
— National Highways: East Midlands (@HighwaysEMIDS) October 12, 2020

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