The Latest Breaking News from M11

Man in 70s spotted using mobility scooter on motorway

The man was taken home by officers after the incident on the M11 at Harlow, Essex.

Evening Standard · Feb 28

M11 chaos near Stansted as multi-car crash brings motorway to a standstill

A serious crash between Newmarket and Stansted forced lane closures and huge queues on the M11, with delays expected to continue despite the road reopening

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2025

M11 closed in both directions due to two crashes near London airport

Drivers are facing seven miles of congestion near London Stansted

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Christmas getaway traffic worsened by floods, collisions and rail strikes

AA Roadwatch has reported problems on motorways across the nation, from the M90 west of Edinburgh to the M11 near Stansted Airport.

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2022

Teen boy abandoned at side of motorway by parents in pitch black darkness

The 17-year-old walked alone for a mile down the M11 in Cambridgeshire in the dark until he phoned an emergency SOS phone which he used to contact the police.

Daily Record · Nov 25, 2022

Child is abandoned by parents at side of motorway and forced to call the police for help

The unnamed 17-year-old boy was found by police walking alone on the darkest stretch of the M11 in Cambridgeshire after his parents dropped him off on the motorway

Daily Mirror · Nov 25, 2022

Dog found on M11 was reported missing seven years ago and 300 miles away

The lost pooch was found more than 300 miles away from where it was reported missing in 2015

Wales Online · Oct 24, 2022

M6 bosses say roadwork closures will be lifted for Queen's funeral days after drivers stuck in queues for hours

Planned closures on the M25, M11, M3, M4, and M23 will also be lifted

Manchester Evening News · Sep 13, 2022

M25, M6, M11, M3, M4, and M23 roadworks to be paused as people flock to London to pay respects to the Queen

Roadworks on A-roads will be assessed on case-by-case basis

Wales Online · Sep 13, 2022

M11 shut near Stansted after crash between Royal Mail lorry and transporter

Two drivers suffered minor injuries in a crash between two HGVs.

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022