Drivers urged to avoid 'extremely dangerous' Sheffield M1 junction after water main burst

The southbound slip lane is still shut following yesterday’s incident.

A Yorkshire Water spokesman said: “Our key workers have fixed the pipeline, however due to the significant amount of damage to the highway, it’ll take us a little while to get the road rebuilt.

“It is important to follow the official diversion - ignoring it could be extremely dangerous.”

The road is expected to reopen by the weekend.