24 Apr 2023 | 02:36 PM UTC
UK: Major road travel disruptions near Leicester following incident, April 24
The M1 motorway and A14 trunk road are closed south of Leicester, UK, following an incident, April 24. Travel disruptions reported.
Event
The M1 motorway and A14 trunk road are closed south of Leicester, UK, April 24. The closures follow an incident involving a lorry on a bridge over the motorway at Junction 19, Catthorpe Interchange. The closures have caused major disruption on two of the UK's busiest routes. Police have advised road users to avoid the area and to seek alternative routes. It is not known when the roads may re-open.
The road closures will likely cause ongoing significant disruptions to travel across the region. There may be increased congestion on other routes.
Advice
Avoid the area. Seek alternative routes. Follow local travel and security advice.
