Long delays as police shut A414 in both directions between Hemel Hempstead and St Albans

There are also long delays on the M1 southbound

Drivers are being warned of long delays this morning after a section of the A414 between Hemel Hempstead and St Albans was completely shut by police due to an ongoing incident.

Highways England (@HighwaysEAST) posted on Twitter just before 7am: "#A414 is closed both directions between the M1 J8 and Park Street Roundabout due to a police incident. #HemelHempstead #StAlbans."

There are also long delays on the M1 southbound between J11 Luton and J6A M25, there are delays of at least 45 minutes.

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