A significant police operation led to the shutdown of a lengthy portion of the A1M Northbound in Yorkshire, causing widespread travel disruptions.
The incident resulted in the closure of the road in both directions spanning from Junction 38 to Junction 39. The traffic congestion was exacerbated by an earlier car blaze between Junction 37 and 38.
According to Google Traffic maps, approximately three miles of the northbound motorway is inaccessible, and it is anticipated to remain closed until 2 pm.
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The A1 Northbound from J38 in Wakefield to J39 in Pontefract remains sealed off. However, the southbound carriageway has been fully reopened, although there are lingering delays gradually alleviating.
The A1M section between Junction 38 and 38 is forecasted to reopen by 2 pm, as indicated by Google Traffic maps.
The A1 Northbound between J38 (Wakefield) and J39 (Pontefract) remains shut.
Residual delays on the southbound route are diminishing as it has been completely reopened.
Motorists are experiencing up to 30-minute delays near the M1 between junctions 37 and 38 due to a vehicle fire.
National Highways announced on X: “Two lanes (of three) on the M1 northbound near Barnsley between J37, Dodworth and J38, Darton are closed due to a vehicle fire. South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, along with our Traffic Officers, are managing traffic at the scene.”
The A1 is still closed in both directions between J38 and J39 due to a police-related incident, resulting in delays of up to 45 minutes on the approach.
Following a police-led incident, the A1 is shut down in both directions between J38 (Wakefield) and J39 (Pontefract). Traffic officers are present, implementing strategic closures in the vicinity, causing delays of up to 45 minutes on the approach.
Road users are advised to adhere to the diversion symbols displayed on road signs.
A map illustrates the closures on the A1 between J38 and J39 in both directions, with emergency services, including South Yorkshire Police, on the scene.
The A1M closure between Junction 37 and Junction 38 is due to a car fire.
Furthermore, it is closed in both directions between Junction 38 and Junction 39 due to a police-led incident.