Chaos on the M1: Bedfordshire’s Northbound Lane Shut After Serious Crash
The M1 is at a standstill in Bedfordshire, closed northbound between Junction 12 (Toddington) and Junction 13 (Brogborough) due to a serious collision. Emergency services, including Bedfordshire Police and National Highways Traffic Officers, are on site tackling the chaos and managing traffic.
Driver Alert: Follow the Hollow Diamond Diversion
Motorists are urged to follow the Hollow Diamond diversion signs to navigate around the closure. Here’s the official detour:
- Leave the M1 at Junction 12 and head northeast on the A5120 towards Westoning.
- Stay on the A5120 through Westoning to the A5120/Steppingley Road roundabout.
- Take the second exit onto Steppingley Road, passing Flitwick Railway Station, and merge onto Fordfield Road.
- Follow Fordfield Road to the A507/Fordfield Road crossroads, then veer right onto the A507 Ridgemont bypass.
- Continue straight over Station Road and Salford Road roundabouts, joining the A421 Bedford Road.
- Rejoin the M1 at Junction 13.
Expect Delays – Plan Ahead or Avoid the Area
Drivers should brace for longer journeys and consider alternative routes or postponing trips. Travel times on this stretch of the M1 will be severely impacted until the scene is cleared.
