Traffic Alert: Serious collision closes M1 southbound

The M1 in Leicestershire is closed southbound between J21 (M69) and J20 (Lutterworth).

The closure is reportedly due to a serious collision involving multiple vehicles.

Highways England has warned drivers to expect long delays and suggests the following diversion for southbound travellers:

“Follow the “Hollow Square” diversion symbol and exit the M1 Junction 21 and take the third exit onto the M69.

“Continue south/westbound on the M69 for approximately 14.5kms to M69 Junction1/A5 Interchange. At M69 J1 exit the motorway and take the first exit (left) onto the A5 southbound.

“Continue along the A5 southbound for approximately 10.3kms to the A5/A4303 Cross in Hand Roundabout. At the roundabout take the first exit (left) onto the A4303 eastbound. Continue eastbound along the A4303 passing through the roundabouts at Magna Park and Coventry Road to the A5/A426 Lutterworth Road/Rugby Road Roundabout.

“At the roundabout take the second exit (straight ahead) and continue eastbound along the A4303 to M1 Junction 20. Then re-join the M1 southbound.”