Traffic came to a standstill on the M1 near Toddington this morning due to a multi-vehicle collision causing significant delays. Bedfordshire Police reported the incident, stating that all lanes on the M1 northbound between junctions 11A and 12 were closed for emergency services to manage the situation.
Drivers were advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes to alleviate congestion. National Highways warned of delays exceeding one hour and recommended finding alternate paths. Although all lanes were reopened on the M1 northbound, delays persisted in the region.
According to the latest update from National Highways, the collision cleanup was completed, and traffic flow was restored on the M1 northbound between J11A (Dunstable) and J12 (Toddington). However, approximately four miles of congestion remained with an additional travel time of up to one hour.
Google Maps data indicated significant queueing traffic on the M1 northbound, extending up to four miles, with heavy congestion on surrounding roads as motorists sought detours. National Highways reiterated the prolonged delays on the M1 northbound between J11A (Dunstable) and J12 (Toddington), with three out of four lanes still closed.
Following the crash, Bedfordshire Police urged drivers to avoid the affected area. National Highways also shared updates on social media, informing the public about the lane closures and delays on the M1 northbound in Bedfordshire. The authorities advised a 30-minute delay with 2 miles of congestion in the vicinity.