The motorway now has all lanes open.
Update: Traffic has now been released and all lanes reopened.
— Highways England (@HighwaysEMIDS) March 9, 2020
Highways England said:
‘Traffic is currently held J26 M1 northbound due to sheep in the carriageway.
‘Traffic Officers are dealing with moving the sheep, along with the farmer.
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‘We will release the block as soon as it’s safe to do so.’
