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The following traffic incidents, roadworks and road closures are reported within 25 miles of the M1:

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M1 INFORMATION

Motorway Information

Motorway
M1
Description
Nicknamed the 'gateway to the North'. The eastern north-south motorway linking London (Hendon) to Leeds and continuing north to the A1 near Garforth. The first inter-urban motorway.
Counties
Greater London, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Length
193.5 mi (311.4 km) 
Existed Since
1959-1960 – present 
Completed
Completed in 1999 
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      Traffic M1 South J22-J21A

      Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delay

      On the M1 southbound between junctions J22 (Leicester) and J21A (Leicester), expect traffic delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to carriageway resurfacing closing two lanes, from 10 pm on 30 May 2013 to 6 am on 31 May 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 02:10:03

      M1 North J42-J44

      No Delay

      On the M1 northbound between junctions J42 (Hull) and J44 (Leeds), minor traffic delays can be expected at peak times due to barrier repairs closing one lane, from 8 pm on 24 May 2013 to 6 am on 25 May 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 02:10:04

      M1 Traffic South J42-J44

      No Delay

      On the M1 southbound between junctions J44 (Leeds) and J42 (Hull), minor traffic delays can be expected at peak times due to barrier repairs closing one lane, from 8 pm on 24 May 2013 to 6 am on 25 May 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 02:10:04

      M1 Traffic South J36

      Roadworks

      On the M1 southbound exit slip at junction J36 (Barnsley) , minor traffic delays are possible due to roadworks . Expect disruption until 6:00 am.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 02:10:02

      M1 Traffic North J12-J13

      Roadworks

      On the M1 northbound between junctions J12 (Flitwick) and J13 (Milton Keynes), expect traffic delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to roadworks closing two lanes, between 10 pm and 5 am, from 23 May 2013 to 31 May 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 02:10:02

      Traffic M1 North J23-J23A

      Roadworks

      On the M1 northbound between junctions J23 and J23A (Tamworth), expect traffic delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to roadworks closing two lanes, between 10 pm and 6 am, from 30 May 2013 to 1 June 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 02:10:03

      M1 North J18

      Roadworks

      The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J18 (Daventry) will be closed , due to roadworks, from 10 pm on 31 May 2013 to 5 am on 3 June 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 02:10:03

      Traffic M1 North J17-J18

      Roadworks

      On the M1 northbound between junctions J17 (Watford Gap) and J18 (Daventry), expect traffic delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to roadworks closing two lanes, from 10 pm on 31 May 2013 to 8 am on 1 June 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 02:10:03

      M1 North J11

      Roadworks

      The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J11 (Luton) will be closed , due to roadworks, from 10 pm on 31 May 2013 to 5 am on 1 June 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 02:10:04

      M1 Traffic North J11-J13

      Roadworks

      On the M1 northbound between junctions J11 (Luton) and J13 (Milton Keynes), expect traffic delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to roadworks, between 10 pm and 5 am, from 31 May 2013 to 2 June 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 02:10:04

      Traffic M1 North J10

      Roadworks

      The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J10 (Luton Airport) will be closed , due to roadworks, between 10 pm and 5 am, from 29 May 2013 to 31 May 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 02:10:04

      Traffic M1 North J10

      Roadworks

      The M1 northbound entry slip at junction J10 (Luton Airport) will be closed , due to roadworks, from 10 pm on 29 May 2013 to 5 am on 30 May 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 02:10:04

      M1 Traffic North J9-J10

      Roadworks

      On the M1 northbound between junctions J9 (Dunstable A5) and J10 (Luton Airport), expect traffic delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to roadworks, between 10 pm and 5 am, from 29 May 2013 to 31 May 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 02:10:04

      M1 Traffic North J20-J21

      Roadworks

      On the M1 northbound between junctions J20 (Rugby) and J21 (Coventry), expect traffic delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to roadworks closing two lanes, from 8 pm on 28 May 2013 to 5 am on 29 May 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 02:10:04

      M1 North J10-J11

      Roadworks

      On the M1 northbound between junctions J10 (Luton Airport) and J11 (Luton), expect traffic delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to roadworks closing two lanes, from 9 pm on 31 May 2013 to 5 am on 2 June 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 02:10:04

      M1 South J19-J20

      Roadworks

      On the M1 southbound between junctions J20 (Rugby) and J19 (Rugby), expect traffic delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to roadworks closing two lanes, from 8 pm on 31 May 2013 to 6 am on 1 June 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 02:10:03

      Traffic M1 South J37-J38

      Roadworks

      On the M1 southbound between junctions J38 (Huddersfield) and J37 (Barnsley), expect traffic delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to roadworks, between 8 pm and 5 am, from 28 May 2013 to 30 May 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 02:10:03

      M1 Traffic South J10

      Roadworks

      The M1 southbound exit slip at junction J10 (Luton Airport) will be closed , due to roadworks, from 10 pm on 31 May 2013 to 5 am on 1 June 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 02:10:03

      M1 Traffic South J11-J12

      Roadworks

      On the M1 southbound between junctions J12 (Flitwick) and J11 (Luton), expect traffic delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to roadworks closing two lanes, between 9:30 pm and 5 am, from 29 May 2013 to 30 May 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 02:10:04

      M1 South J11

      Roadworks

      The M1 southbound entry slip at junction J11 (Luton) will be closed , due to roadworks, from 10 pm on 31 May 2013 to 5 am on 1 June 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 02:10:04

      Traffic M1 South J10-J12

      Roadworks

      On the M1 southbound between junctions J12 (Flitwick) and J10 (Luton Airport), expect traffic delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to roadworks closing two lanes, from 9:30 pm on 31 May 2013 to 5 am on 1 June 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 02:10:04

      M1 South J12

      Roadworks

      The M1 southbound entry slip at junction J12 (Flitwick) will be closed , due to roadworks, from 10 pm on 29 May 2013 to 5 am on 30 May 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 02:10:04

      M1 Traffic South J11-J13

      Roadworks

      On the M1 southbound between junctions J13 (Milton Keynes) and J11 (Luton), expect traffic delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to roadworks closing two lanes, between 10 pm and 5 am, from 28 May 2013 to 30 May 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 02:10:04

      M1 South J23-J23A

      Roadworks

      On the M1 southbound between junctions J23A (Tamworth) and J23, expect traffic delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to roadworks closing two lanes, from 8 pm on 29 May 2013 to 6 am on 30 May 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 02:10:04

      M1 South J11

      Roadworks

      The M1 southbound exit slip at junction J11 (Luton) will be closed , due to roadworks, from 10 pm on 30 May 2013 to 5 am on 31 May 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 02:10:04

      Traffic M1 South J12-J14

      Roadworks

      On the M1 southbound between junctions J14 (Milton Keynes) and J12 (Flitwick), expect traffic delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to roadworks closing two lanes, between 10 pm and 5 am, from 30 May 2013 to 31 May 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 02:10:04

      A5 Traffic North

      Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delay

      On the A5 from Harpenden towards Cannock between the junctions with the M69 and the A47 South, there are currently delays of 10 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 3:00 am.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 02:10:03

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      Regional Weather Forecast

      Tomorrow's weather (Saturday) in Leicester will be thunderstorms with a maximum daytime temperature of 46°f and a nighttime temperature of 36°f (8°c/2°c). Wind will be coming in from the N, reaching 18mph. On Sunday it'll be sunny , with 8 miles per hour wind from the NNW. Daytime temperatures will reach 60°f, and during the night the temperature will drop to around 42°f (16°c/6°c).

      Wind from the WNW will reach mph in Leicester on Monday), with sunny in the area. The temperature during the day will reach 61°f, and 42°f overnight (16°c/5°c). Tuesday's weather will be white cloud in Leicester, with daytime temperatures reaching a maximum of 63°f, and night-time temperatures reaching a low of 39°f (17°c/4°c).

      Leicester
      25 MAY
      MAX 46° (8°c)
      MIN 36° (2°c)
      WIND 18mph (N)
      		26 MAY
      MAX 60° (16°c)
      MIN 42° (6°c)
      WIND 8mph (NNW)
      		27 MAY
      MAX 61° (16°c)
      MIN 42° (5°c)
      WIND 8mph (WNW)
      		28 MAY
      MAX 63° (17°c)
      MIN 39° (4°c)
      WIND 15mph (SSW)

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      100.1 FMClassic FM (Sutton Coldfield)
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      100.7 FM100.7 Heart FM (Sutton Coldfield)
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      102.3 FM102.3 HFM (Market Harborough)
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      103.0 FM103 The Eye (Melton Mowbray )
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