All emergency services and National Highways Traffic Officers are at the scene. Due to the severity of the incident, it is not known at this stage how long the carriageway will be closed for a serious collision involving a motorbike
Preparations are taking place to release traffic caught within the closure past the scene in lane 2.
Diversion
If travelling northbound, road users are advised to divert using local routes.
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.
Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our regional twitter feed. Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up-to-the-minute information on 0300 123 5000.
