Traffic alert: M45 closed in both directions in Northants

The M45 in Northamptonshire is closed in both directions between the M1 J17 and the A45 (near, Dunchurch), due to a serious traffic collision which occurred shortly after 7:45am this morning. Northamptonshire Police are on scene and managing the incident.

Highways England says road users wishing to continue their journey westbound are advised to follow the “Solid Black Triangle” diversion symbol and continue along the M1 northbound until Junction 19. At M1 J19 continue along the nearside lane onto the M6 northbound. Continue on the M6 to J2. Exit at J2 and take the southbound exit onto the A46. Continue along the A46 passing through the A46/B4082 roundabout and the A46/A428 ‘Rugby Road’ roundabout to the A46/A45 Tollbar roundabout.

Road users wishing to continue their journey eastbound are advised to follow the “Hollow Black Circle” diversion symbol and exit the M45/A45 Dunchurch roundabout onto the B4429 Coventry Road, continue eastbound along the B4429 until the B4429/A45 Daventry Road roundabout. Take the first exit onto the A45 eastbound through the villages of Willoughby and Braunston. At the A45/A425 roundabout take the first exit and continue eastbound along ‘Stefen Way’ and ‘London Road’. Continue on the A45 through the villages of Flore and Upper Heyford to re-join the M1 at J16.

Road users are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.