Daily traffic & travel summary

Published: 08 May 2024
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M1 Southbound - M1 J13 southbound exit | Southbound | AuthorityOperation Location : The M1 southbound exit slip at junction J13 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:30 and 02:45 on 8 May 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:30 and 02:45 on 8 May 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 4.06 miles of Milton Keynes.

M40 Northbound - M40 northbound between J13 and J14 | Northbound | Accident Location : The M40 northbound between junctions J12 and J14 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:30 and 07:45 on 8 May 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 8 May 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 5.74 miles of Farnborough.

M40 Northbound - M40 J12 northbound access | Northbound | Accident Location : The M40 northbound entry slip at junction J12 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:30 and 07:45 on 8 May 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 8 May 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 5.63 miles of Farnborough.

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