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The following traffic incidents and congestion for M1 have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours:

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The following roadworks have been reported by various highways agencies and official transport sources.Click on a roadworks item to view more details on the traffic map.

The M1 motorway is a major motorway in the United Kingdom that connects London to Leeds and is approximately 226 miles long. It was the first inter-city motorway to be built in the UK and was opened in1959.

Since its opening, the M1 motorway has seen over 8 billion vehicles passing through it and has become an important route for commercial vehicles and freight.

Safety on the M1 motorway has improved significantly over the years. In 2006, the M1 motorway had the lowest total number of casualties among all the motorways in the UK. In 2019, the number of fatalities on the M1 motorway was a third of what it had been in 2006. This suggests that the M1 motorway is becoming increasingly safe for motorists. The number of recorded accidents has also fallen. In 2019, there were 535 accidents involving injury, a reduction of almost 4% compared to the previous year.

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Major Road Headlines

• M11 northbound between J4 and J5 | Northbound | Accident | Greater London Authority 26th April 2024
• M25 clockwise within J14 | Clockwise | Congestion | Surrey 26th April 2024
• M25 J10 clockwise exit | Clockwise | Congestion | Surrey 26th April 2024
• M62 eastbound between J11 and J12 | Eastbound | Congestion | Salford District 26th April 2024
• M1 northbound between J28 and J29 | Northbound | Broken down vehicle | Derbyshire 26th April 2024
• M11 northbound between J4 and J5 | Northbound | Congestion | Greater London Authority 26th April 2024

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8/2/2/22 @ 11:00 M1 southbound j15 delays due to Broken down lorry

M1 south – J27 – J26 – traffic at a standstill

What are the predictions for transport between Nottingham and Leeds tomorrow [Nov 13 2021] ? I am travelling by National Express, the coach is supposed to leave Notts at 3 15 and arrive in Leeds at 5 45, and the concert I’m attending starts [as in band onstage] at 7pm. I need to make sure I’m not going to be delayed.

Why is the page still displaying only 90 mins delays on M1 Jnc 14-15 ? We have been stuck for 2.5 hours and need to know how long we will be stuck so we make decisions on hotel booking. Thanks

Sorry but not a live travel report but was involved in an incident on the M1 at 1900 hrs on the 3rd October when Southern Motorway was closed before Junction 28 to remove debris causing damage to several cars. I would really appreciate if I could get a report from your good selves on this as it appeared on your website. My insurance company requires this info. Many thanks in anticipation. John Salmon

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HELP! Please sign our petition to reinstate the live CCTV traffic camera feeds for the M1

As most of you will have already seen, back in December, National Highways, the government body who control and operate the CCTV cameras on the M1 (and the rest of England) restricted access to their feeds, freezing the images on that date and not allowing third parties like us to give you the access to the latest traffic images you previously enjoyed.

We've been working hard to get this access restored but have unfortunately met with nothing but bureaucratic red tape and a response of "no, because we said so" from National Highways.

Road users in Scotland and Wales don't have this problem; their government bodies put the needs of the public first and have created ways for third-party providers to build fast, helpful services, now used by thousands of UK motorists daily.

The more people that sign, the quicker this can be resolved, so please share!

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London travel news LIVE: Lorry overturned on M1 amid Tube delays

LIVE – Updated at 07:55

A lorry has overturned on the M1 southbound, at J13 A421 (Bedford / Milton Keynes South).

One lane is closed with traffic monitoring site Inrix classing the crash as “high impact” but reporting that traffic is “coping well”.

It comes after the Bakerloo line was disrupted for most of Monday morning.

Although the Bakerloo line has since cleared up, several other lines are facing delays.

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Piccadilly service resumes with severe delays

An earlier suspension on the Piccadilly Line has now been resolved, but the line is now running with severe delays.

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District and Piccadilly part-suspended while Overground also disrupted

The District and Piccadilly Lines are both part-suspended between Turnham Green and Ealing Broadway.

This is because of a fire alert at Ealing Common, says TfL.

Meanwhile, on the Overground, there is service between Gospel Oak and Upper Holloway because of a points failure.

Piccadilly delays

There are minor delays between Acton Town and Uxbridge on the Piccadilly Line due to train cancellations, TfL says.

There is a good service on the rest of the line.

Metropolitan line no longer delayed

The Metropolitan line has returned to running a good service.

One lane opens on M1

Emergency services have been able to open one lane on the M1, where a lory overturned earlier this morning.

The lorry has been recovered but one lane is still closed on the entry ramp, with traffic still slow on the main carriageway approaching the exit slip, as traffic from the roundabout backs up.

Disruption between Epsom and Sutton expected until 3pm

We told you earlier about disruption to trains serving London Bridge and London Victoria - this is now expected to last until 3pm at least.

All Southern lines have been disrupted because of a points failure between Sutton and Epsom. 

Trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.

The following routes are affected:

• Between London Bridge and Epsom
• Between London Victoria and Dorking / Horsham

Minor delays to Metropolitan line

There are currently minor delays between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Uxbridge due to signal failure at Rayners Lane.

Jubilee line no longer delayed

The Jubilee line has returned to running a good service.

Minor delays on Jubilee and Piccadilly lines

TfL is now reporting minor delays on the Jubilee Line, and on the Piccadilly Line between Arnos Grove and Cockfosters.

There is a good service on all other lines.

Severe delays on Jubilee Line

TfL is reporting severe delays on the Jubilee Line, due to an earlier faulty train at Wembley Park.

Details of May 7-9 train strike revealed by Aslef

Union Aslef has announced train drivers at 16 rail companies will strike between May 7 and May 9, in a long-running dispute over pay.

Drivers will strike on Tuesday, May 7, at c2c, Greater Anglia, GTR Great Northern Thameslink, Southeastern, Southern, Gatwick Express and South Western Railway.

On Wednesday, May 8, there will be strikes at Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway and West Midlands Trains.

Aslef members at LNER, Northern Trains and TransPennine Express will then strike on Thursday, May 9.

For more details of the upcoming strike, read our full story here .

Aslef announces fresh wave of train strikes

Train drivers at 16 rail companies will stage a series of fresh strikes from May 7 to 9 in their long-running pay dispute, the Aslef union has just announced.

Bakerloo line no longer delayed

The Bakerloo line has retruned to running a good service.

Severe delays to Piccadilly line

There are currently severe delays between Acton Town and Heathrow Airport due to an earlier obstruction on the track at Hounslow Central - good service on the rest of the line.

Minor delays to Jubilee line

There are currently minor delays southbound only while TfL fixes faulty train at Wembley Park.

Good service on the rest of the line.

Lane closed on Westminster road because of Vodafone works

There is serious disruption to the A4 Piccadilly (eastbound) at the junction of Berkeley Street, with lane one of two closed.

Traffic is slow moving on approach eastbound with delays back to the Underpass.

This is because of Vodafone works taking place.

Collision blocks Westminster road in both directions

Serious disruption has hit the A404 Harrow Road at the junction of Chippenham Road.

The road is blocked in both directions, with diverted traffic moving past the incident.

Disruption to trains serving London Bridge and London Victoria

Rolled over truck on m1.

The entry ramp is blocked at J13 A421 (Bedford / Milton Keynes South), on the M1 southbound, because of an overturned truck.

One lane has had to be closed but traffic is coping well, according to traffic monitoring site inrix.

New delays to Bakerloo line

There are curently severe delays between Queen's Park and Harrow & Wealdstone due to an earlier signal failure at Lambeth North and minor delays to the rest of the line.

South Western Railway trains back to normal

South Western Railway trains are now running normally, after an earlier fault on a train between Reading and Wokingham caused delays.

If you use Avanti West Coast trains:

Avanti West Coast is currently expericning minor delays.

Check your specific journey here .

Disruption between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly

A  fault with the signalling system  between Watford Junction and Milton Keynes Central means that one of the lines from London Euston towards Milton Keynes Central is disrupted. Trains may be delayed by up to 15 minutes.

Avanti West Coast will be running a reduced service between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly. If your train is cancelled, your ticket will be valid on the Avanti West Coast train immediately before or after the cancelled one.

This is expected to last until at least 1pm.

Part closure to Tram

Until Wednesday, there is no service between Wellesley Road / George Street and Beckenham Junction / Elmers End / New Addington.

Eastbound trams will operate from Wimbledon to Wellesley Road, and westbound trams will operate from George Street to Wimbledon.

Severe delays on Bakerloo line

The are severe delays on the Bakerloo line, according to Transport for London.

It reports the delays are between Queen's Park and Elephant and Castle due toa signal failure at Lambeth North.

TfL is working to fix the problem and says tickets are being accepted on London buses. There is a reported good service to the rest of the line.

Crash on M25 causes lengthy tailback

According to Inrix, there is queueing traffic on the M25 due to a crash, now on the shoulder on M25 clockwise at J21 M1.

There is reported congestion to J20 Kings Langley but all lanes have been re-opened after a short hold of traffic to clear the vehicles.

M1 updates as road reopens between junction 21A and 22 after police incident

National Highways East Midlands has issued an update on the incident

• Updated 09:47, 17 JAN 2024

A stretch of the M1 was closed in both directions for around four hours this morning due to a police-led incident. Officers were called to the scene at around 2:55am today (Wednesday, January 17) following reports concerning the welfare of a woman.

In the interest of public safety, both carriageways were closed, but the motorway has since reopened at around 7.45am between junction 21A for Leicester and junction 22 for Markfield. A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police said: "Police received a call at around 2.55am this morning (17 January) following the concern for a welfare of a woman on the wrong side of the bridge above the M1 at junction 22.

"In the interest of public safety, both carriageways were closed. Negotiators attended the scene, and the woman came down from the bridge shortly after 7am."

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National Highways East Midlands had reported that the incident "is expected to be protracted." The incident was first reported just before 4am this morning (Wednesday, January 17), with traffic tailing back to junction 23 for Castle Donington and East Midlands Airport.

A spokesperson for Highways East Midlands said: "The M1 in Leicestershire is closed in both directions between J21A (Leicester) and J22 (Markfield) due to an ongoing Leicestershire police led incident. Leicestershire Police, National Highways Traffic Officers and service providers are on scene.

"The incident is expected to be protracted and in place for some time." Diversion routes are in place for motorists travelling both northbound and southbound this morning.

Leicestershire Police tweeted about the closure and said: "Please be advised the M1 Northbound and Southbound are closed in both directions between Junction 21 and Junction 22 due to an ongoing incident. Please seek alternative routes. Updates to follow."

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Traffic returns to normal

The road reopened fully in both directions around 7:45am and traffic is now understood to have returned to normal in the area.

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Leicestershire Police update

A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police stated: "Police received a call at around 2.55am this morning (17 January) following the concern for a welfare of a woman on the wrong side of the bridge above the M1 at junction 22. In the interest of public safety, both carriageways were closed.Negotiators attended the scene, and the woman came down from the bridge shortly after 7am.

"The road has since reopened."

Congestion on M1 southbound between junctions 23 and 22

According to Motorway Cameras, there is congestion on the M1 southbound between junction 23 for Loughborough and junction 22 for Coalville/Leicester. Normal traffic conditions are expected between 8:30am and 8:45am.

Update from National Highways East Midlands

Road now open but considerable delays, all lanes remain closed between junctions 21a and 22.

According to Motorway Cameras, all lanes are closed on the M1 northbound and southbound between junctions 21A and 22 due to an incident. Normal traffic conditions are expected between 9:30am and 9:45am.

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Diversion routes

The below diversion route information has been provided by National Highways.

Northbound:

• Exit at J21a on to the A46.
• Keep right to join the A46 Leicester Western Bypass.
• Exit at the interchange with the A50.
• At the roundabout take the first exit on to the A50 Markfield Road. Continue on the A50 to J22 of the M1.
• At the junction roundabout take the fourth exit to re-join the M1 northbound.

Southbound:

• Exit at J22 and at the roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A50.
• Follow the A50 eastbound to the A50/A46 interchange and at the roundabout take the 4th exit onto the A46.
• Continue on the A46 back to M1 J21A and merge with the M1 southbound to continue your journey.

Leicestershire Police statement

Leicestershire Police tweeted about the closure just before 4am this morning and said: "Please be advised the M1 Northbound and Southbound are closed in both directions between Junction 21 and Junction 22 due to an ongoing incident. Please seek alternative routes. Updates to follow."

Highways East Midlands statement

A spokesperson for Highways East Midlands said: "The M1 in Leicestershire is closed in both directions between J21A (Leicester) and J22 (Markfield) due to an ongoing Leicestershire police led incident.

"Leicestershire Police, National Highways Traffic Officers and service providers are on scene. The incident is expected to be protracted and in place for some time."

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Live updates: M1 southbound blocked at J19 – multi vehicle collision and fire

There are delays of at least an hour as crews attend a collision and vehicle fire.

National Highways | 8:36 pm Sunday 28 January

All lanes have now reopened on the M1 southbound within J19 (Catthorpe Interchange) following the earlier collision.

There is still approx. 2 miles of congestion on approach, causing residual delays of 20 minutes above usual journey times.

National Highways | 7:27 pm Sunday 28 January

‘Following a multiple vehicle collision, the M1 south in Leicestershire remains blocked within J19 which includes the link from the M6 south.

‘Crews are working to clear the vehicles which is taking time as one overturned and caught fire.

‘There are delays of up to 60 minutes.’

AA Roadwatch | 6:34 pm first reported

‘Road blocked and queueing traffic due to multi-vehicle crash on M1 Southbound from J19 M6 (Catthorpe Interchange) to J18 A5 (Rugby).’

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Maine Turnpike in Wells reopens after multi-vehicle crash

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WELLS (WGME) -- Maine State Police say the Maine Turnpike southbound in Wells has reopened following a multi-vehicle crash.

Officials say there are serious injuries.

The crash happened on the Maine Turnpike southbound at mile 20 in Wells around 8:40 a.m. on Friday. The turnpike reopened around 12:45 p.m.

A Life Flight helicopter landed at the scene of the crash.

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Southbound traffic is no longer being diverted off the Maine Turnpike at Exit 25 in Kennebunk.

There are still some delays but they are expected to clear up soon.

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Traffic is moving again after a major crash shut down Interstate 95 in Wells on Friday morning.

The multi-vehicle crash happened on the southbound side of I-95 near mile marker 20, according to the Maine State Police.

The Maine Turnpike Authority issued an alert about 8:47 a.m. for a motor vehicle crash, and by 9:48 a.m. reported that both southbound lanes were blocked.

A LifeFlight helicopter was seen landing at the scene, CBS affiliate WGME reported .

Just before noon, the state police said traffic was backed up almost 10 miles from the scene, causing “significant delays.”

The state police said at 12:46 p.m. that both lanes had reopened and that traffic was no longer being diverted at exit 25 in Kennebunk. Delays are still expected.

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M1 junction 13 to junction 16 smart motorway

We’ve improved a 23-mile section of the M1 between junctions 13 and 16 by upgrading it to an All-Lane Running (ALR) motorway to support economic growth and ease congestion in the area. The project is completed, but there are still some road closures on this stretch for the construction of Segro Logistics Park in Northampton by junction 15a.

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M1 planned overnight road closures 18 march to april.

Whilst the project to upgrade the M1 between junctions 13 to 16 has been completed, there is work being carried out at junction 15a of the M1. This is being carried out by the Segro Logistics Park (Winvic) in Northampton. Please visit their website for further information on their closures that may impact your journey.

There is some planned overnight road closures taking place between the hours of 10pm and 6am on the dates shown in the table below.

We close the road once traffic flows are at their lowest, and all planned works are subject to change depending on weather conditions or any unforeseen circumstances. 

M1 southbound junctions 14 to 13 resurfacing, 4 to 18 March 2024

We’re carrying out urgent resurfacing work on the M1 southbound between junctions 14 and 13. Once complete, drivers will benefit from a safer and smoother road surface. We plan to complete this work over 13 nights between Monday 4 March and Monday 18 March 2024, including the weekend of Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 March. We will work between 10pm and 5am, weather conditions permitting. Closures and diversions To carry out the work safely, we will need to close the M1 southbound between junctions 14 and 13, and divert traffic through Milton Keynes as detailed below: Drivers will be diverted off the M1 at junction 14 onto the H6 Childs Way (A509) to Fox Milne Roundabout. At the roundabout take the first exit onto the A4146 (Tongwell Street). At Standing Way Roundabout take the first exit onto the A421 before rejoining the M1 at junction 13.

Planned road closures from Friday 23 February to Monday 11 March 2024

Planned road closures during january and february 2024.

There are some planned overnight work taking place between the hours of 10pm and 6am on the dates shown in the table below.

Please be considerate of residents living along the diversion routes when travelling during these closures. We close the road once traffic flows are at their lowest, and all planned works are subject to change depending on weather conditions or any unforeseen circumstances. 

Please note that whilst the project to upgrade the M1 between junctions 13 to 16 has been completed, there is work being carried out at junction 15a of the M1. This is being carried out by the  Segro Logistics Park (Winvic) in Northampton. Please visit their website for further information on their closures that may impact your journey.

Other M1 planned road closures

We’ll be carrying out essential maintenance work on the M1 between junction 10 Luton airport (south) and 13 Bedford/Milton Keynes South.

More details at www.nationalhighways.co.uk/m1J10-13

When the road is closed, please follow the official signed diversion routes . Please do not use satellite navigation (sat nav) when following the diversion, as they may give conflicting information. 

Other roadworks in the area

Drivers are reminded to allow extra time for journeys if using the A45 due to extensive maintenance work between Queen Eleanor roundabout to the M1 junction 15 in Northamptonshire.

Closures are taking place between 8pm and 6am, Monday to Friday. The closures are on the eastbound carriageway until Wednesday 31 January and then on the westbound carriageway from Thursday 1 February until Monday 26 February. Work will then return to the eastbound carriageway, due to be completed by 7 March.

Meanwhile work has also now begun on repairing safety barriers along the A45 on a stretch between the M1 junction 15 and Wilby Way. These closures will continue until the end of April.

The first phase is the A45 between Wilby Way roundabout and Barnes Meadow roundabout, with closures on the westbound/south carriageway until Wednesday 31 January. The closures will then take place on the eastbound/north carriageway until 26 February. Closures take place overnight, between 8pm and 6am, Monday to Friday.

More details on the A45 work.

Upgrade now fully open

The final 11-mile section of the M1 J13-16 upgrade has fully opened, with the national speed limit (70mph) restored.   

We have been opening the 23-mile M1 upgrade in phases since late 2021. Completing this final section, at the northernmost section of the upgrade, means that we have now fully opened our upgrade on the M1 between Bedford, Milton Keynes and Northampton, creating an extra lane in each direction and adding technology to improve journeys and give drivers better information.  

On motorways where the hard shoulder has been converted to a traffic lane, there is a whole system of inter-related features, working together to help keep traffic moving safely. They include:    

• Variable speed limits to help keep traffic moving, reducing frustrating stop-start traffic and making journeys quicker    
• Clearly signed and orange-coloured emergency areas set back from the road and with telephones linking directly to our control rooms    
• Detection systems to monitor traffic for changes in flows and speeds, including stopped vehicle detection to spot stopped vehicles and get help on the way more quickly    
• CCTV cameras that our operators are able to move and zoom to monitor and manage congestion and incidents, where notified. The system has the ability to see 100% of the carriageway   
• Signs and signals to provide better information and that can alert drivers to hazards ahead and display Red X signals to close lanes to other traffic when a stopped vehicle is identified   
• Enforcement cameras to deter the minority who break speed limits and ignore Red X signs    

All this is overseen and joined up by our dedicated teams in the control rooms and on the road, who are here to help motorists 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.   

You can read more about the main features of smart motorways, and advice and guidance on safer driving and what to do in an emergency on our ‘ Driving on motorways’ hub .  

Phased opening of upgraded sections continues

Today a 4.2-mile section of the M1 north of junction 14 at Newport Pagnell services (to Cattle Creep, near Hartwell) fully opened, with the 70mph national speed limit restored.

On motorways where the hard shoulder has been converted to a traffic lane, there is a whole system of inter-related features, working together to help keep traffic moving safely. They include:  

• Variable speed limits to help keep traffic moving, reducing frustrating stop-start traffic and making journeys quicker  
• Clearly signed and orange-coloured emergency areas set back from the road and with telephones linking directly to our control rooms  
• Detection systems to monitor traffic for changes in flows and speeds, including stopped vehicle detection to spot stopped vehicles and get help on the way more quickly  
• CCTV cameras that our operators are able to move and zoom to monitor and manage congestion and incidents, where notified. The system has the ability to see 100% of the carriageway 
• Signs and signals to provide better information and that can alert drivers to hazards ahead and display Red X signals to close lanes to other traffic when a stopped vehicle is identified 
• Enforcement cameras to deter the minority who break speed limits and ignore Red X signs  

All this is overseen and joined up by our dedicated teams in the control rooms and on the road, who are here to help motorists 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

A further 4.5-mile section to junction 15 for Northampton is set to fully open in early 2023. Together, these make up the second section of the M1 upgrade.

The third and final section of the upgrade, between junctions 15 and 16, began its phased opening last month, with four lanes in each direction at 60mph, and is expected to fully open by March 2023.

You can read more about the main features of smart motorways, and advice and guidance on safer driving and what to do in an emergency on our ‘ Driving on motorways’ hub .

More new lanes open to traffic

The final stretch of our upgrade of the M1 started its phased opening from today (Tuesday 15 November).

An extra, fourth lane is being made available over the next four nights to drivers in both directions on a 6.5-mile section of the motorway between junction 15 (Northampton) and junction 16 (the Upper Heyford Interchange). The whole section is due to have the additional lane open by 6am on Friday morning.

Drivers travelling through this section will see a 60mph speed limit in place, temporary additional CCTV from the roadworks, and a free recovery service alongside the new permanent systems while final technology tests are carried out.

This can only happen when there aren’t roadworks, and when drivers are able to use all lanes of the upgraded carriageway.

The scheme is opening in sections; a fourth lane opened on the 9.4-mile stretch between Newport Pagnell Services and junction 15 (Northampton) in September. Both sections are expected to fully open, with the national speed limit restored, in the coming weeks.

Drivers will now be able to use 46 new emergency areas if they need to stop in an emergency.

New lanes open to traffic

From today (Thursday 22 September), 4 lanes on the 9.4 mile stretch between Newport Pagnell Services and junction 15 (Northampton) are now available to traffic with a 60mph speed limit in both directions. 

Once construction is complete, and before we fully open our motorway upgrades, new technology, which includes stopped vehicle detection, is tested. This means it is finely adjusted to suit the particular environment of the road where it has been installed. This can only happen when there are no roadworks, when drivers are able to use all four lanes of the upgraded carriageway.

Safety measures which have been in place during the roadworks, such as the 60mph reduced speed limits, and a free recovery service for drivers who get into difficulty, continue. The temporary CCTV used during the roadworks also remains in place, working alongside the new permanent CCTV installed as part of the upgrade.

Once testing shows the system is performing satisfactorily the maximum speed is increased to the national speed limit of 70mph.  We expect this to happen next month.

The first section of the upgrade, a 7.6 mile stretch between junction 13 and Newport Pagnell services, opened earlier this year. We expect the final remaining link of the upgrade, the 6.5 mile section between junction 15 and junction 16 (Upper Heyford Interchange) to start its phased opening next month.

This newly opened section includes 19 new emergency areas, where drivers can stop in an emergency. Once finished, the 23-mile upgrade will feature 46 new emergency areas, 8 more than originally planned.  

We expect the scheme to be fully open, with the national speed limit restored, by March 2023. 

If you’d like to know more about the main features of smart motorways, and advice and guidance on safer driving and what to do in an emergency, visit our  ‘Driving on motorways’ hub . 

Project information

Visit our M1 J13-16 Smart Motorway feedback tool to have your say. The tool includes an interactive map. You can click on a location to make a specific comment, or give us your general feedback.

ECHO is a one-way feedback tool, so if you’d like a response to your feedback you can email the project team at: [email protected]

We converted the existing section of the M1 from Junction 13 at Milton Keynes South to Junction 16 at the Upper Heyford Interchange (A45 to Daventry, A4500 to Northampton) into a smart motorway. 

The project involved: 

• converting the motorway between junctions 13 to 16 into four lanes of traffic with no hard shoulder 
• installing 46 emergency areas with emergency roadside telephones 
• new overhead gantries and electronic signs to show the variable speed limits and provide driver information  
• new and replacement safety barriers in the central reservation and verge areas 
• CCTV cameras 
• new noise barriers and partial replacement of the existing noise barrier 
• planting trees and bushes to replace any removed during construction

The M1 is a key strategic road, carrying high volumes of heavy goods and other vehicles between London and the North.

This project aimed to help ease congestion and make journey times more reliable during busy periods on this stretch of motorway, and to:

• reduce congestion and smooth the flow of traffic to improve travel times and make journeys more reliable between Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire.
• support the economy within the region by providing much needed capacity on the motorway, reducing the cost of economic delay to commuters and business traffic
• maximise motorway capacity while maintaining safety on motorways
• minimise environmental impacts

M1 junctions 13 to 16 smart motorway - variable mandatory speed limits - 26 March 2018 to 23 April 2018

An environmental screening exercise at an early stage of the project indicated that it was considered unlikely there would be significant adverse effects resulting from the M1 junctions 13 to 16 smart motorway scheme.

The key issues considered included:

• air quality mitigation, in relation to housing and air quality management areas
• surveys for protected species and habitats including bats, badgers dormouse and great crested newts
• to minimise the loss of vegetative screening along the scheme and to design mitigation to reinforce screening for the future

Some sections of the existing noise barrier were replaced with new sections of environmental barrier, as they had reached the end of their lifespan.

Additional noise barriers were delivered as part of the scheme design at a number of Noise Important Areas.

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TRAFFIC ALERT! The La Marque Police Department is working a fatality motor vehicle accident in the 1700 block of IH45... Posted by La Marque Police Department on  Thursday, April 25, 2024

Preliminary information shared by police is the unidentified pedestrian is “associated with a disabled vehicle in the area” and was hit by several cars, resulting in their death.

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Both the northbound and southbound lanes were closed for about five hours as a result. The roadways re-opened a little after 12:15 p.m. but as of this writing, authorities have not shared any new details.

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