Overview
- A1(M) southbound in Hertfordshire reopened with one lane still closed for barrier repairs after a serious collision, and police said a full investigation is not required.
- Urgent resurfacing followed a multi-vehicle crash and vehicle fire on the M4 in Wiltshire between J17 and J16, with delays of up to two hours and an eastbound lane remaining closed for works.
- The M25 in Essex shut between J27 and J28 for a serious collision before reopening at about 1:40pm with residual queues of roughly 30 minutes.
- Kent’s A20 westbound between the A256 Dover and B2011 Capel-le-Ferne is closed this morning for HGV recovery, with signed diversions in place and operations expected to last most of the morning.
- National Highways confirmed full weekend closures of the M6 between J39 and J40 across the first two weekends of January for Network Rail’s Clifton Bridge replacement, with official diversion routes and advice to delay journeys.