There are severe delays on the M1 northbound in Nottinghamshire because of a vehicle fire.
Updates to follow…
National Highways | 1:30 pm
Lanes 2 and 3 (of 3) are now open on the M1 northbound between J28 (Pinxton / A38) and J29 (Heath).
Lane 1 remains closed for ongoing vehicle recovery.
Delays on approach have eased slightly however still 30 minutes above usual journey times.
National Highways | 12:42 pm
The M1 northbound between J28 (Pinxton / A38) and J29 (Heath), lanes 1 and 2 (of 3) are closed due to a vehicle fire.
There is currently approx. 5.5 miles of congestion on approach, causing delays of 60 minutes above usual journey times.
AA Roadwatch | Reported 12:28 pm
Long delays and two lanes closed due to vehicle fire on M1 Northbound between (Tibshelf Services) and J29 A617 (Chesterfield / Mansfield). Congestion to J28 (Alfreton / Mansfield). The opposite side is also congested due to the onlookers.