M11 A406 North Circular Road traffic: Flooding shuts M11 near Woodford with police on scene

The M11 slip road onto the North Circular Road is currently shut because of severe flash floods in the area this afternoon (Sunday, July 25).

Heavy rain has caused travel chaos in east London this afternoon, especially around Barking and Woodford, Greater London, which is having a knock on effect to the M11 in Essex.

The M11’s slip road at junction 4 for the North Circular Road is currently flooded, making travel impossible.

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Police are on the scene.

Highways England tweeted: “The #M11 southbound exit Slip Road to the #A406 W/B Waterworks at #J4 (#A406 #NorthCircular) is currently CLOSED due to flooding in the carriageway.

“@metpoliceuk are currently at scene, Traffic Officers are on their way to the area to assist.”

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Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route.

They should be prepared for long delays across the travel network as heavy rain impacts travel in east London and west Essex.

UPDATE:

The M11 is now completely shut between the M25 and the North Circular Road.

For live updates on the weather situation in Essex, follow our live blog by clicking here.

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