Traffic crawling on M1 near Northampton following crash and spillage

By Kevin Nicholls
Published 16th Aug 2021, 15:11 BST
Updated 16th Aug 2021, 15:20 BST
Queues on the M1 just at before 3pm on MondayQueues on the M1 just at before 3pm on Monday
Queues on the M1 just at before 3pm on Monday
Highways England warn delays will stretch into Monday's evening rush hour

Traffic is crawling southbound on the M1 in Northamptonshire following a crash and spillage mid-afternoon on Monday (August 16).

Highways England say three lanes are closed through the scene between junction 17 and junction 16 with delays of 45 minutes-plus.

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A spokesman said: "Our officers on scene working on getting the vehicles cleared but we do not expect a return to normal traffic conditions until between 4.45pm and 5pm."

Traffic is also building on the A5 near Crick as drivers attempt to beat the motorway queues

Related topics:TrafficNorthamptonHighways EnglandNorthamptonshire

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