M1 | Southbound | Bedfordshire | Traffic Collision | Long Delays

Long delays on the M1 southbound in Bedfordshire due to a traffic collision. Two (of four) lanes are closed between J13 (Bedford, A421) and J12 (Flitwick, A5120). Bedfordshire Police, other emergency services and our Traffic Officers are all on scene, with long delays of at least 60 minutes above normal travel time on approach.

For traffic approaching the closure locally, you are advised to expect disruption with extra journey time and may potentially have to re-route your journey.

If travelling towards this area from much further afield, you may wish to change your strategic route, allow extra travel time and follow guidance from our on-road Variable Message Signs and media.

Further incident information is available from Highways England by visiting our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our @HighwaysEAST regional Twitter feed. For urgent real time assistance, our 24/7 Customer Contact Centre is able to provide up-to-the-minute information on 03001235000.

Last updated on: 16/08/2019 13:01