Major M1 Crash Sparks Road Chaos at Catthorpe Interchange
Chaos on the roads this morning after a lorry crash shuts down two key routes in Leicestershire.
Lorry Smashes into Barrier on M1
Police were scrambled at 4.37am on Monday 24 April following a collision involving a lorry on the M1 southbound at junction 19, the notorious Catthorpe Interchange.
The lorry slammed into the barrier, leaving parts of the vehicle and damaged barrier hanging perilously over the carriageway’s edge.
Thankfully, the driver escaped uninjured and left the scene safely.
M1 and A14 Closed, Major Delays Expected
The southbound M1 is shut at junction 19, while the A14 beneath is closed both ways as emergency crews work relentlessly to clear the mess.
All emergency services and recovery teams are on-site, with traffic officers scrambling to set up diversions and road closures.
Drivers are urged to steer clear if possible and follow official diversion signs for a smoother journey.
Follow These Diversion Routes Now
Spot the solid square diversion symbol and take these steps:
- Leave the M1 at Junction 20 and take the 3rd exit onto the A4303.
- After 0.5km, arrive at the A4303/A426 Rugby Road/Lutterworth Road roundabout.
- Take the second exit (straight ahead) west along the A4303, passing through two more roundabouts at Coventry Road and Magna Park.
- Reach the A5/A4303 Cross in Hand Roundabout and take the first exit onto the A5 south.
- Travel 4 km to the A5/A426 Gibbets Hill Roundabout, taking the second exit (straight on).
- Continue 9 km southbound to the A5 Danesway Roundabout.
- Take the second exit (south) and go 1 km to the A5/A428 Parklands Roundabout.
- At Parklands, take the second exit onto the A428.
- Proceed to M1 Junction 18 and rejoin the M1 southbound.
Keep updated and travel safe. This mess is expected to cause major delays throughout the morning.
