Vehicles on the A505 have been able to continue their journeys after having been stuck earlier this evening between Hitchin and Luton.

https://twitter.com/HertsPolice/status/969668651338076161

Earlier in the evening, Herts Police tweeted: “There are around 100 cars currently stuck on A505 between #Hitchin and #Luton.

“These motorists are advised to stay with their vehicles and not call police unless it is an emergency.

“We are advising all other motorists to please avoid the area.

“Thank you for your patience.”

https://twitter.com/HertsPolice/status/969668016442085377

Motorists have now been able to continue their journeys.

A spokesman added: “However, the road remains closed in both directions at this time while ploughing and gritting takes place. Please continue to avoid the area.”

•On Saturday morning police confirmed that the road had reopened.

https://twitter.com/roadpoliceBCH/status/969674489129775105
https://twitter.com/Herts_Highways/status/969646298176671744