Drivers on the North Circular are facing major congestion this morning after a crash at Henly’s Corner blocked lanes on the A406.
The collision was reported on Monday morning at the busy junction where the North Circular meets the A1 and A598 Finchley Road — one of north London’s most notorious traffic hotspots. This is a developing story — follow our live updates below for the latest.
What we know so far
The crash happened on the A406 North Circular Road at Henly’s Corner, with lanes blocked and traffic building heavily on the approaches.
Henly’s Corner is a well-known pinch point on the North Circular. The junction, where the A406 meets the A1 and Finchley Road, regularly sees congestion during rush hour — and any incident there quickly sends queues snaking back along the orbital route.
Details of the vehicles involved and whether anyone was injured had not been confirmed in the early updates.
Advice for drivers
Drivers heading through north London this morning should allow extra time and check live traffic information before setting off. TfL’s travel updates will give the clearest picture of current delays.
Where possible, consider delaying non-essential journeys through the Henly’s Corner area until the incident clears. Alternative routes or public transport may be worth considering.
If you are caught in the queues, keep a safe distance, stay alert for sudden braking, and never use a handheld mobile phone while driving — even in crawling traffic.
A familiar trouble spot
This is not the first time Henly’s Corner has made the headlines for traffic chaos. The junction has a long history of rush-hour incidents — see our earlier coverage of the A406 Henly’s Corner crash that sent queues back to the M1.
The North Circular has had a difficult morning overall — for more on today’s disruption, see our live coverage of the M25 crash near Leatherhead.
This is a developing story. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
