M23 reopens after collision near Gatwick Airport

The M23 has reopened after a collision near Gatwick Airport this afternoon (Saturday, December 9).
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National Highways reported at 12.14pm that traffic was ‘currently stopped’ on the M23 southbound between J9 Gatwick Airport and J10 Crawley ‘for debris clearance following a collision’.

A post on X (formerly Twitter) read: “There are currently delays of 25 mins and approximately three miles of congestion.”

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An update at 12.40pm read: “All lanes are now OPEN. Please allow extra time if travelling in the area as delays of approximately 30 mins remain. Thank you for your patience.”

The M23 has reopened after a collision near Gatwick Airport. Photo: Jane TaylorThe M23 has reopened after a collision near Gatwick Airport. Photo: Jane Taylor
The M23 has reopened after a collision near Gatwick Airport. Photo: Jane Taylor

An AA Traffic News report read: “Slow traffic due to earlier crash on M23 Southbound from J10 A264 Copthorne Way (Crawley) to J10A B2036 Balcombe Road (Crawley South / Balcombe). All lanes have been re-opened.”