Transport Network News UK

Published: 27 April 2024
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M1 Northbound - Connector at M1 J8 northbound | Northbound | Vehicle Fire Location : The M1 northbound entry slip at junction J8 . Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:30 and 04:45 on 27 April 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:30 and 04:45 on 27 April 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.24 miles of Hemel Hempstead.

M1 Northbound - M1 J8 northbound access | Northbound | Vehicle Fire Location : The M1 northbound entry slip at junction J8 . Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:30 and 04:45 on 27 April 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:30 and 04:45 on 27 April 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.15 miles of Hemel Hempstead.

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