M18 lorry crash: Southbound closure continues after lorrydriver killed in accident

The southbound carriageway at junction 2 of the M18 remains closed following a fatal crash on Monday.
By Alexandra Wood
Published 16th Aug 2022, 16:25 BST
Updated 16th Aug 2022, 16:27 BST
More than 70 metres of metal and concrete barriers have been damaged in the incident Credit: National HighwaysMore than 70 metres of metal and concrete barriers have been damaged in the incident Credit: National Highways
More than 70 metres of metal and concrete barriers have been damaged in the incident Credit: National Highways

A man in his 60s died after a lorry crashed into the central reservation on the M18 and caught fire.

National Highways said lane one of the northbound carriageway was reopened on Tuesday morning after the police completed their investigation.

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The damaged surface on the southbound carriageway was planed out earlier this afternoon (Tuesday August 16)The damaged surface on the southbound carriageway was planed out earlier this afternoon (Tuesday August 16)
The damaged surface on the southbound carriageway was planed out earlier this afternoon (Tuesday August 16)
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Road users are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys or seek alternative routes if using the M18 for the rest of the day (Tuesday 16 August).

The damaged road surface on the southbound carriageway has been planed out and resurfacing is expected to start between 4pm and 5pm.

Lane one is due to reopen at around 10pm on Tuesday evening.

Until then, southbound traffic will continue to be diverted along the exit and entry slip roads.

Lane two on both carriageways will remain closed until further notice due to the complexity of the repairs needed to the metal and concrete barriers.

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