Delays on M1 due to lorry fire

Tuesday, 20 October 2020 08:09

The southbound carriageway is still closed.

Update: #M1 southbound remains closed at #J22 whilst recovery and contractors work on recovering the vehicle. Diversions are in place, traffic is heavy please avoid this route if possible. pic.twitter.com/e7qV1SyHXM
— Highways England (@HighwaysEMIDS) October 20, 2020

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