Drivers warned of queuing traffic and lane closures along M1 in Derbyshire as lorry breaks down

Traffic is building along the M1 in Derbyshire after a broken-down lorry forced the closures of two lanes.

Published 26th Jul 2023, 10:05 BST

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Traffic monitoring site Inrix has reported that two lanes have been closed on the M1 southbound due to a broken down lorry.

The incident is impacting drivers between J29, which connects the motorway to the A617 between Chesterfield and Mansfield, and J28, which links the route with the A38 between Alfreton and Mansfield.

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National Highways have reported that the lorry should be cleared by 11.00am, allowing normal traffic conditions to return.

Drivers Traffic Derbyshire A617 Chesterfield Mansfield