M1 crash J39: Traffic chaos as M1 closed near South Yorkshire after crash
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The M1 near South Yorkshire has been closed this morning after a crash earlier today.
Officials from the Highways Agency say they expect problems until at least 10am with traffic currently (8.30am) delayed by around two hours, with miles of traffic jams stretching back to Barnsley.
A spokesman said in a statement: “The M1 in West Yorkshire remains closed northbound within J39 due to a collision. Recovery are on scene. Traffic is being diverted via the exit and entry slip roads.”