M23 Reopens After Gatwick Delays
Motorway disruption between Pease Pottage and Copthorne Way has eased but traffic remains slow.
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The M23 northbound carriageway has reopened after an incident caused major delays for drivers travelling towards Gatwick Airport. The disruption affected the section of motorway between junction 11, for Pease Pottage, and junction 10, for Copthorne Way.
Although the road is now clear, traffic is reported to remain slow in the area. The crash led to significant hold-ups for those attempting to reach the airport.
M25 closed clockwise between J5 and J6 after crash
Motorway shut since 8.45am due to debris and oil on the road.
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+What caused the delays on the M23?
A crash on the M23 northbound carriageway caused major delays. The incident occurred between junction 11 for Pease Pottage and junction 10 for Copthorne Way.
+Has the M23 reopened?
Yes, the M23 northbound carriageway has since reopened. However, traffic is still reported to be slow in the affected area.
+Which part of the M23 was affected?
The disruption took place on the northbound carriageway between junction 11 for Pease Pottage and junction 10 for Copthorne Way.
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