Delays of ‘at least 60 minutes’ on M1 near Bedford after collision
Emergency services are at the scene
By The Newsroom
Published 6th Jul 2023, 09:30 BST
Updated 6th Jul 2023, 09:35 BST
Motorists are warned of delays of at least an hour and over six miles of congestion after a collision on the M1 near Bedford[1] this morning (July 6).
Two lanes (lanes 1 and 2) of the southbound motorway have been closed between junction 12 (Flitwick and Woburn) and junction 13 (Milton Keynes[2] and Bedford). The closures were put in place after a two-vehicle collision at around 08:24 this morning.
The National Highways website stated: “A lorry and car are reported to be involved. Please take care on the approach to the scene.
Pictured: The congestion on the motorway
“There are delays of at least 60 minutes above usual journey times between J12 and J13 with over 6 miles of congestion.”
Meanwhile lane 4 is closed while improvement works are carried out. For further information, visit this page[3].