M11 traffic RECAP: Major motorway closed as 'serious' crash sparks 90-minute delays
There were delays in excess of 90 minutes during rush hour, with the stretch of road expected to remain shut until the evening.
A large stretch of the M11 has been closed following a crash in the early hours of Wednesday. Drivers during morning rush hour were warned of delays of more than 90 minutes, with the National Highways reporting "severe disruption" on the M11 southbound between Junction 6 (M25) and Junction 4 (A406) following a "serious" overnight collision just after Junction 5 (Chigwell).
Essex Police said the incident was a single-vehicle collision, with no injuries reported and no arrests, while firefighters also attended the scene after the vehicle caught fire. All three running lanes were closed as they required resurfacing work, with traffic being managed via the hard shoulder. National Highways later said the road was being completely closed for repairs, adding it hoped the road would be reopened "for the evening peak".
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M11 southbound delays RECAP
We are now ending our live coverage of delays on the M11 southbound in Essex but here is a recap:
The M11 southbound is currently closed between Junction 6 for the M25 and Junction 4 for the A406 for resurfacing work following a crash in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Essex Police said the incident was a single-vehicle collision, with no injuries reported and no arrests.
A spokesperson from the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said its crews were called to the scene at 2.10am with one vehicle "100% alight".
During rush hour, there were delays in excess of 90 minutes on the approach with National Highways warning of "serious disruption".
All three running lanes were closed, with traffic being managed via the hard shoulder.
National Highways says it hopes to have the "resurfacing complete and the road reopened for the evening peak".
Update from National Highways
The National Highways has given an update on the M11 southbound in Essex.
On X, it said: "We are now in the process of closing the M11 between J6 and J4 to allow resurfacing works to be carried out safely."
In response to a question asking how long the stretch of busy motorway would be shut, National Highways said: "We're hoping to have the resurfacing complete and the road reopened for the evening peak."
Delays on M11 southbound remain
The National Highways says delays are persisting on the M11 southbound in Essex.
In an update on X, it said: The #M11 southbound remains heavily affected between J6 (#M25) and J4 (#A406) following an overnight collision just after J5 (#Chigwell).
"The plan is to close the M11 between J6 and J4 later this morning to allow resurfacing works to be carried out."
Vehicle was '100% alight'
We've been hearing from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service which confirmed it attended a vehicle fire on the M11 southbound in the early hours of this morning.
A spokesperson said: “Firefighters were called to a road traffic collision on the M11 southbound between Junction 5 and Junction 4 at 2.10am today.
"On arrival, crews reported one vehicle was 100% alight. Firefighters worked swiftly to extinguish the fire and left the scene at 3.56am."
Essex Police also confirmed to the Express no injuries have been reported and no arrests.
The force left the scene with National Highways for repairs.
Road surface in 'poor condition'
Traffic monitoring system INRIX suggests the road surface on the delay-hit section of the M11 southbound is in a "poor condition".
National Highways has confirmed specialist contractors are on the scene carrying out "complex" repair and resurfacing work to enable the lanes to reopen as soon as possible.
All three lanes between Junction 6 and Junction 4 are currently shut, with traffic being released on the hard shoulder.
Lanes have been closed after a "serious" single-vehicle crash in the early hours of this morning.
The car reportedly then caught fire.
Details on M11 crash
More details have emerged on the crash on the M11 southbound in Essex which has led to severe delays.
EssexLive reports a vehicle caught fire in the early hours after what police said was a single-vehicle collision.
The force told the outlet no injuries were reported and no arrests were made.
The Express has contacted Essex Police for a comment.
Motorists told to allow extra time
Motorists are being encouraged to allow extra time before setting off this morning following delays on the M11 southbound.
National Highways says "significant disruption" is expected to continue throughout rush hour and could impact journeys towards both central London and the busy A406 North Circular.
There are 90-minute delays on the M11 southbound between Junction 6 and Junction 4 in Essex after a "serious overnight collision".
Lanes remain closed on the section of road, with traffic being managed via the hard shoulder.
Motorists are also being urged to plan ahead and consider alternative routes.
Lanes remain closed as resurfacing works required
All three running lanes remain closed on the M11 southbound between Junction 6 and Junction 4 following a "serious" collision overnight.
The lanes will require resurfacing works before they can be reopened.
Traffic is currently being managed via the hard shoulder, according to National Highways.
It added: "Specialist contractors are on scene carrying out complex repair and resurfacing works to enable lanes to be safely reopened as soon as possible."
'Severe disruption'
The National Highways is warning of "serious disruption" on the M11 southbound between Junction 6 for the M25 and Junction 4 for the A406 in Essex.
It says this after a "serious overnight collision" just after Junction 5 for Chigwell.
Delays on approach are now in excess of 90 minutes, with congestion extending back onto the M25.
Welcome to our live blog
Morning and welcome to our live coverage of delays on the M11 following a crash.
We will be bringing you updates as we get them.
