M11 blocked on edge of Cambridgeshire after ‘obstruction’ on road

Drivers are facing delays on the road

10:07, 29 Apr 2026

Traffic along M11 southbound between Saffron Walden and Bishops Stortford(Image: National Highways)

A major motorway is blocked due to an "obstruction" on the road[1]. Drivers face long delays along the M11[2] southbound between Saffron Walden[3] to Bishops Stortford this morning (Wednesday, April 29).

Traffic monitoring site Inrix reports the road is partially blocked. Inrix said: "M11 Southbound partially blocked, long delays due to obstruction on the road from J9A A11 (Saffron Walden) to J8 (Bishops Stortford)."

Emergency services have been contacted for more information.

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References

1. ^ road (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)
2. ^ M11 (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)
3. ^ Saffron Walden (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)
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