A MAJOR motorway has closed as cops shut down the road over an emergency incident.
The M25 in Hertfordshire has been shut clockwise between Waltham Cross and Waltham Abbey.
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National Highways has warned that there are four miles of congestion along the road and urges drivers to prepare for delays.
It said: “The M25 in Hertfordshire is closed clockwise between J25 (Waltham Cross) and J26 (Waltham Abbey) due to a Police led incident.
“Emergency services are in attendance.”
The closure has been described as a “police led incident” and for motorists to expect delays.
Bumper to bumper traffic has been spotted all the way back to Junction 24 at Potters bar.
Online traffic incident tracker Inrix suggests the incident was initially reported as a medical emergency and occurred after the Holmesdale tunnel.
There are hopes the congestion will be cleared between 1.15pm and 1.30pm today, according to the live national Highways map.
Diversion Route
Traffic should follow the route marked with a hollow triangle symbol on local road signs:
Exit at J25 and at the roundabout take the third exit on to the A10 towards London
Follow the A10 southbound to the Great Cambridge Junction with the A406 North Circular
Take the first exit on to the A406 North Circular eastbound
Remain on the A406 towards the M11
Join the M11 northbound at J4
Follow the M11 northbound to J6 and exit to re-join the M25
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