The M11 is closed near Harlow after a lorry crashed into a bridge.

The motorway is closed in both directions between Junction 7 (Harlow) and Junction 8 (Stansted) due to the collision.

Essex police are in attendance.

There is currently around five miles of traffic queuing northbound.

Essex Police tweeted: "Please be aware M11 closed in both directions between Junctions 7 & 8 due to a lorry striking a bridge."

Delays are likely on approach to the closures, with additional journey times also expected on diversion routes.

Northbound Diversion

Exit at J7 and follow the solid diamond symbol

• Take the 2nd exit off the roundabout onto the A414 towards Harlow

• At Hailey take the 2nd exit off the roundabout onto the A10 northbound

• At Puckeridge take the 3rd exit off the roundabout onto the A120

• Re-join the M11 at J8

Southbound Diversion

Exit at J8 and follow the hollow square diversion symbol

• Take the 5th exit off the roundabout onto the A120 towards Little Hadham

• At Puckeridge take the 1st exit off the roundabout onto the A10 southbound

• At Hailey take the 1st exit off the roundabout onto the A414

• re-join the M11 at J7