The M11 was partially blocked with heavy traffic following a crash.
ByCharlotte Becquart, Toby Codd
The M11 is blocked after the crash (Image: National Highways)
A crash sparked traffic delays on the M11 this afternoon. There was also congestion on the A1 (M) and motorists were warned of delays of up to 40 minutes.
The crash on the M11 took place heading northbound near J8 A120 / Stansted (Bishops Stortford). There were tailbacks of around three miles.
Meanwhile, drivers on the A1 (M) were warned of delays between J61 and J62. There were also residual delays heading northbound between J63 and J62.
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This live blog is now closing. Traffic on the M11 has returned to normal.
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A1 (M) blocked by crash
According to a new update from National Highways, the A1 (M) is blocked by a crash heading southbound. There are delays at junction 17.
Drivers are being warned of delays of up to 50 minutes. We will keep you updated in this blog.
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Second M11 crash in as many days
There was also a crash on the M11 yesterday morning. It sparked hour-long delays on the southbound side near Saffron Walden.
National Highways said at the time: "Lane 2 (of 2) is closed on the M11 southbound between J9 and J8 (Stansted Airport) due to a collision.
"Traffic officers and recovery are in attendance. There are long delays of at least 60 minutes above usual journey times on the approach."
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Traffic map shows A1 (M) delays
A live traffic map from the AA shows congestion on the A1 (M) this afternoon.
There are delays on the A1 (M) (Image: AA)
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M11 traffic clears after crash
Traffic has now cleared on the northbound side of the M11. The crash took place near J8 A120 / Stansted (Bishops Stortford) and there were tailbacks of three miles.
Although the M11 has since cleared, there are further delays on the A1 (M).
We will continue to keep you updated in this live blog.
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Further delays on A1 (M)
There are also severe traffic congestion on the A1 (M), according to National Highways. Drivers should expect delays of up to 40 minutes on the northbound side between J61 and J62.
There are also delays of 10 minutes between J63 and J62. National Highways expects traffic to return to normal by 1.45pm.
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Location of crash
The M11 crash took place near J8 A120 / Stansted (Bishop's Stortford). Traffic is now building on the northbound carriageway.
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Traffic building on M11 after crash
Traffic delays are building on the M11 after the crash. A motorway camera shows tailbacks on the northbound side near Bishop's Stortford.
There are delays on the M11 (Image: National Highways)
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Welcome to the live blog
Welcome to the live blog. We will be brining you all of the latest updates on the M11 crash as we get them.
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