M1 traffic: Major delays on M1 in Yorkshire due to 'safety critical pothole'

Motorists are experiencing significant delays on the M1 with lanes closed due to a pothole.

Published 21st Feb 2024, 13:27 BST

Due to an infrastructure defect, lanes one, two and three are now closed on the M1 in South Yorkshire southbound between J31 for Aston & J30 for Chesterfield.

Traffic Officers & Service Providers are in attendance to carry out emergency repairs, National Highways said.

There are currently delays of at least 25 minutes on approach.

More updates to follow.

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