Traffic: Delays expected on roads near Warwick after crash closes M40
Delays are expected in and around Warwick this morning after a crash has closed M40.
The M40 is currently closed on the southbound carriageway between J15 (Warwick) and J12 (Gaydon) after a crash involving several vehicles happened at around 7.40pm last night (Tuesday November 4).
The closure is causing traffic to back up around in and around Warwick and Leamington.
All traffic that was caught up within the closure on the southbound carriageway, which was announced by Warwickshire Police at around 8.30pm, has now been released.
National Highways said the crash involved a HGV, which crossed from the northbound carriageway across to the southbound carriageway and then collided with two other vehicles.
Emergency services were sent to the scene.
It said: “Following a collision investigation and extensive recovery operation overnight the road remains closed as there has been significant damage to the central reservation barrier and road surface.
"As a result the motorway will remain closed for some time whilst the barriers are replaced and the road is resurfaced.
“National Highways Traffic Officers and maintenance contractors remain at the scene.
“Traffic is being diverted via local routes.
"There is no official diversion route for this section of the M40. Please plan ahead and consider your alternate route if intending to use the M40 southbound.
“There is currently a delay of at least one hour to normal journey times between J16 and the closure at J15.
“If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.”
A spokesperson from Warwickshire Police added: “The M40 remains closed southbound between J15 (Warwick) and J12 (Gaydon) following a serious collision last night.
“The northbound carriageway has one lane open.
“Due to extensive repairs required, the closure is likely to be in place throughout the morning.
“All traffic caught within the closure has now been released.
“Local diversions are in place - if this closure impacts your planned route, please allow extra journey time.”