Closures on M1 near to Barnsley

It's due to a recovery operation this morning.

National Highways Yorkshire
Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 12th Oct 2023

Some problems on the M1 near to Barnsley this morning after a crash overnight.

A recovery operation is underway between junctions 37 and 38 - with both carriageways shut.

Diversions are in place.

A statement from Highways Yorkshire said:

"Road users in South Yorkshire are warned the M1 is likely to remain closed in both directions between junctions 37 (Dodworth) and 38 (Haigh) this morning to allow for the ongoing recovery of a lorry.

"Earlier this morning two cars and an LGV were in a collision resulting in the lorry coming to rest on the concrete central reservation barrier.

"Recovery will be complex, requiring the continued closure of both carriageways throughout the morning peak.

"Once recovery is completed clear up work can begin with treatment of a substantial oil spillage across the carriageway. Assessments on the road surface and central reservation barrier will then be required, with any potential emergency repairs needing to take place before the road can reopen.

"Traffic is being diverted via local routes.

"Road should allow extra time for their journeys."

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