M11 traffic LIVE: Chaos for tourists as crash sparks 3-mile queues near Stansted Airport Newspoint  |  2026-05-17 20:39:56

A crash has prompted delays on a stretch of the M11. On Sunday afternoon, motorists on junctions J8 and J9 faced a lane closure in both directions following an earlier collision. People heading to Stansted Airport faced delays, with the closure affecting a stretch of the motorway near the airport.


National Highways said: "Lane 2 (of 2) is closed on the M11 in Essex in both directions between J8 Stanstead Airport and J9 Newmarket following an earlier collision. Barrier repairs are being carried out. Current delays of 30 minutes in both directions, with 3 miles of congestion on approach."


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