M40 Services, A46 Closed Due to Severe Flooding

Severe flooding in Warwickshire has led to the closure of the Welcome Break services on the M40, specifically on the northbound side between junctions 12 and 13, with the closure expected to last throughout Sunday. The flooding was prompted by heavy rain, causing additional road closures, including a section of the A46 near Stratford-upon-Avon. National Highways has advised drivers to exercise caution while navigating the affected areas and to allow extra time for their journeys due to the inclement weather. The southbound services, which were also impacted, have since reopened. Local diversions are in place, and traffic management efforts continue as water levels gradually recede. Motorists are urged to consider alternative routes to avoid delays.