Motorists are facing significant delays on the M23 this morning due to a police incident....

Published: 8:41 am September 10, 2025
Updated: 3:59 am October 6, 2025
M23 Closed Near Gatwick Airport – UKNIP

Motorists are facing significant delays on the M23 this morning due to a police incident. The southbound carriageway is closed between england/junction/”>junction J8 (M25 traffic) and junction J9 (Gatwick Airport), resulting in hour-long traffic delays.

Inrix, a traffic data analysis company, referred to the situation as a “serious police incident.” National Highways confirmed that the M23 remains closed southbound, while traffic on the northbound carriageway has been released.
 

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