A1(M) traffic: severe 25 minute delays on A1(M) and M1 after vehicle fire as traffic queues
An earlier vehicle fire is causing major disruption on two key roads this morning.
Drivers who are heading northbound on the A1(M) are facing waits of around 25 minutes, AA Traffic map is warning. It comes after a fire on the motorway continues to cause disruption with the M1 also impacted - as workers return to the office following the long bank holiday weekend.
On its website, AA Traffic explains: “Severe delays of 25 minutes and delays increasing on A1(M) Northbound between J42 A63 (Selby Fork) and J44 A64 (York / Tadcaster). Average speed ten mph.
It also warns: “Severe delays of ten minutes and delays increasing on M1 Northbound between J47 A656 (Garforth / Micklefield) and A1(M). Average speed ten mph.”
Highways England: Yorkshire added in a post on social media: “#A1M northbound J43 #Micklefield to J44 #KiddalLaneEnd (A64)
“Lane 1 (of 4) currently closed due to a vehicle fire. Emergency Services on scene. Please expect delays.”