Overview

• The M1 motorway is closed in both directions between Junctions 12 (Flitwick) and 13 (Bedford) due to a police-led incident.
• Bedfordshire Police are on the scene and have urged drivers to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
• National Highways Traffic Officers are assisting with traffic management and have published official diversion routes.
• Motorists are experiencing significant delays, with some drivers reporting being stuck in traffic for hours on Saturday night.
• Diversion routes direct traffic via the A5120, Steppingley Road, A507, and A421 to rejoin the M1 at Junction 13.