M1 SHUT DOWN: Police Close Both Directions at Junction 13 After Incident
The M1 motorway is completely closed both ways between Junction 12 (Flitwick) and Junction 13 (Milton Keynes South) tonight (Saturday, 17 May). Bedfordshire Police confirmed the shutdown follows an ongoing police-led incident.
Gridlock and Chaos: Motorists ‘Stuck for Hours’
The closure has caused severe delays, with drivers caught in standstill traffic for hours. National Highways traffic officers are at the scene helping manage the snarled-up routes. Diversion routes are now in place to ease congestion.
- Location: M1 Northbound & Southbound, between J12 and J13
- Authority in Charge: Bedfordshire Police
- Reason: Police-led incident (details unconfirmed)
- Closure Start: Saturday night, 17 May
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- For non-emergencies, call 101
