19 Dec 2023 | 07:40 AM UTC
France: A1 Motorway closed in both directions near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport the morning of Dec. 19 following vehicle fire
Vehicle fire prompts closure of A1 Motorway in both directions near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, US, Dec. 19. Disruptions certain.
A heavy goods vehicle fire has prompted the closure of the A1 Motorway in both directions near Roissy-en-France (Kilometer point 18) the morning of Dec. 19. Emergency crews are working on clearing the route. Authorities state that access to the nearby Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) will likely be severely disrupted. It is unclear when the situation will normalize.
A heightened security presence and notable traffic disruptions will likely persist along the route over the coming hours. Residual delays are possible.
Plan alternative routes and allow additional time for journeys to/from CDG. Follow all official directives.