'Police incident' forces closure onto M1 southbound in Northampton

Traffic chaos has been reported in the area
Alice Dyer
By Alice Dyer
Published 6th Jul 2023, 12:13 BST
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A police incident on an M1 sliproad in Northampton has caused it to close this morning (Thursday).

Motorists are reporting traffic chaos in the area around junction 15 heading onto the M1 southbound towards Milton Keynes.

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According to the AA traffic reports, there is queueing traffic and one lane closed due to a ‘police incident’.

The AA is reporting delays and a sliproad closure at J15 south.The AA is reporting delays and a sliproad closure at J15 south.
The AA is reporting delays and a sliproad closure at J15 south.

The alert adds: ‘The slip road from the roundabout and lane one (of four) remain closed. Traffic was held for around 15 minutes at 11:20.’

The incident is also have a knock-on effect on the A508.

Northamptonshire Police have been contacted for comment.

Related topics:Northamptonshire PoliceNorthamptonMotoristsTrafficMilton Keynes