There are long delays expected on the M1 in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
All lanes now open according to traffic sources – no update given by HE
AA Roadwatch | 2:50 pm
Queueing traffic and two lanes closed due to earlier lorry fire on M1 Northbound from (Tibshelf Services) to J29 A617 (Chesterfield / Mansfield). Congestion to J28 (Alfreton / Mansfield). Surrounding routes around Alfreton and Clay Cross are also congested
National Highways | 11:03 am
Traffic is being released past scene on the M1 northbound between J28 Pinxton and J29 near Tibshelf due to a lorry fire.
The carriageway remains closed.
Delays in excess of 45 minutes.
National Highways | 10:21 am
Southbound, all lanes are now open.
National Highways | 10:17 am
The M1 in Derbyshire is closed northbound between J28 near Pinxton and J29A near Mansfield/Stainsby due to a lorry fire.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue are working at scene.
Traffic is diverted to follow the Hollow Triangle symbol.
At M1 Junction 28, exit onto the A38 eastbound for approximately 7.5km, and then take the A6075 Mansfield and Ashfield Regeneration Route (MARR), until it links up with the A617. Follow the westbound A617 and rejoin the M1 at Junction 29.
Delays of 30 minutes are reported on the approach – approximately 3 miles of congestion.
National Highways | 09:48 am
‘The M1 is NOW CLOSED northbound between J28 and J29 near Tibshelf due to a lorry fire.
‘Southbound, one lane (of 4) is closed.
‘Delays building on approach to J28 Pinxton.
‘Derbyshire Police are at the scene.’
AA Roadwatch | First reported 8:48 am
‘Road blocked and queueing traffic due to vehicle fire on M1 Northbound from J28 A38 (Alfreton / Mansfield) to J29 A617 (Chesterfield / Mansfield). Lanes three and four (of four) have been closed southbound to assist.
Queueing traffic and two lanes closed due to vehicle fire on M1 Southbound from J29 A617 (Chesterfield / Mansfield) to J28 A38 (Alfreton / Mansfield). Lanes three and four (of four) have been closed to assist the vehicle fire northbound.’
