M1 - Road traffic collision
The M1 in Northamptonshire is closed northbound between J16 (for Northampton) and J18 (for Rugby) due to a serious collision involving two lorries, one of which has overturned. The incident occurred shortly after 10pm last night, Tuesday 4th August.
All emergency services including Northamptonshire Police have been in attendance.
Full collision investigation works is now complete and recovery crews are now on scene.
The closure is likely to remain in place until later today due to complex recovery work and possible emergency resurfacing work.
National Highways Traffic Officers and contractors are also assisting with emergency traffic management.
Diversion Route
Diverted traffic is advised to follow the hollow triangle diversion symbol:
- Exit the M1 northbound at J16 and take the 1st exit at the roundabout onto the A45
- Continue straight over the first roundabout and then continue on the A45 until the roundabout with the A5 near Flore
- Turn right at the roundabout and join the A5 northbound and continue towards Kilsby until the roundabout with the A428 Halfway House Roundabout
- At the roundabout, turn right onto the A428 and continue over the Railport Approach roundabout until the A5/A428 Parklands Roundabout
- At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A5 and continue eastbound to then re-join the M1 northbound at J18 (Crick Interchange)
If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.
Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our Travel Updates page, or via our regional X feed.
Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.
