Motorists are facing severe delays after a goods lorry crossed the central reservation and overturned on the M11 motorway in Essex, forcing the closure of the road in both directions between Stansted Airport and Harlow.
The incident occurred near junction 8 (Stansted/Bishop’s Stortford) just before 3pm, prompting an emergency response involving Essex Police, fire services, and paramedics. The M11 was shut between junctions 7 (Harlow Hastingwood) and 9 (A11), with long tailbacks and trapped vehicles reported on both carriageways.
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Flights Missed as Motorway Closure Hits Stansted Access
Adam Pipe, head of Essex roads policing, confirmed the crash is impacting air travel, stating:
Ongoing Incident and Safety Plea
There is no confirmed time for the road to reopen, and recovery of the overturned lorry is ongoing. Essex Police are coordinating with Highways England to safely remove stranded vehicles and restore normal traffic flow.
Motorists are being advised to avoid the M11 entirely, seek alternative routes, and check flight times with their airlines.
