A major incident is set to cause further disruption on the M1 as emergency works are underway. National Highways England has warned drivers of a lane closure between J30 Sheffield and J31 Worksop on the M1 northbound on Saturday, March 11.
It comes after a large fire on Friday, March 11. Fire crews were called to the scene of a crane fire.
The road was closed throughout the night to facilitate a complex recovery and clear-up operation following the earlier 113 tonne crane fire. Lane one of four will remain closed throughout the day, National Highways England said.
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Traffic monitoring site Inrix has issued an update, adding: "One lane closed due to emergency repairs on M1 Northbound from J30 A616 (Worksop / Sheffield South) to J31 A57 Worksop Road (Sheffield / Worksop)."
In the latest update, National Highways England said: "Lane 1 (of 4) will remain closed throughout the day on the #M1 northbound between J30 #Sheffield & J31 #Worksop
"Emergency resurfacing is required following an earlier 113 tonne crane fire. Repairs will take place overnight to minimise disruption."
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