M23 Chaos: Motorway Shut After Person Found on Road
Surrey Police alerted the South East Regional Operations Centre (SEROC) shortly after 5pm tonight about a serious incident on the M23. The southbound carriageway is now completely shut.
Emergency services from South East Coast Ambulance and National Highways Traffic Officers rushed to the scene. Meanwhile, lanes 3 and 4 on the northbound side are also closed, causing gridlock.
Authorities say someone was found on the motorway carriageway, triggering a full police investigation. We’ve contacted Surrey Police for more details.
Diversions in Place – Follow the Hollow Diamond
Motorists should take note of these diversion routes to avoid delays:
- Leave the M25 at Junction 9 (Leatherhead)
- Take the A243 southbound exit at Junction 9
- At Knoll Roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the A24
- Continue on A24 towards Horsham
- At Great Daux Roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A264
- Stay on A264 till you reach M23 Junction 11 (Pease Pottage Interchange)
- Traffic heading for Gatwick Airport should enter M23 northbound and exit at Junction 9
Drivers facing this closure should allow plenty of extra travel time, consider alternative routes, or delay their journeys if possible.
Stay Updated
For live updates, visit www.trafficengland.com or check traffic apps. National Highways also offer a 24/7 hotline on 0300 123 5000 for up-to-the-minute info.
