A fire broke out in a lorry load on the A1M between Junction 34, Blyth, and Junction 35, Wadworth on Friday (Apr 5).
Emergency services, including police and South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, attended to tackle the blaze.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue assisted as the load kept reigniting.
The road was closed and all vehicles caught between the closures were released slowly.
After several hours, the road was opened and a complex recovery, due to the extent of damage to the lorry, went underway.
Only skeletal remains of the lorry’s load remained following the fire.
In a statement South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said: “A big well done to Control operators and firefighters for their response to this fire.
“And thank you for everyone's patience whilst we dealt with this incident - we know it caused a lot of disruption this morning.”
1. Lorry recovery
The A1M northbound between J34 Blyth and J35 Wadworth J35 was closed due to the recover of a burnt-out lorry which kept reigniting. Photo: National Highways/Yorkshire
2. Nottinghamshire firefighters
Nottinghamshire firefighters assisted South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue in the emergency on the A1M. Photo: South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue
3. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue had to tackle a lorry on fire that caused road closures. Photo: South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue
4. Putting out the blaze
Both firefighting crews worked hard to put the blaze out and reopen the road. Photo: South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue