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A diversion route in in place as firefighters work to extinguish the blaze
Traffic was brought to a halt on the southbound carriageway of the M1 after a “large fire”.
National Highways says Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service were at the scene between junction 27 (Hucknall) and junction 26 (Nottingham) due to a fire in a field adjacent to the motorway.
Drivers were told to “expect delays” and a signed diversion route was in place via the hollow square diversion symbol.
A spokesperson for National Highways said earlier: “If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.
“Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.”
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All lanes have reopened on the M1 southbound between J27 and J26 following a large fire.
According to National Highways there are no residual delays on the approach.
National Highways confirmed fire crews remain on site to “dampen down” the scene, but confirmed there are “no delays” on the M1. A spokesman said: “Lanes 1 and 2 (of 4) remain closed on the M1 between J27 (Hucknall) and J26 (Nottingham) following a large fire.
“Fire services remain on scene to continue dampening down. There are no delays on the approach.”
INRX reports: “Two lanes closed due to serious fire on M1 Southbound between J28 A38 (Alfreton / Mansfield) and J26 A610 (Nottingham / Eastwood). Cameras show that there is a fire just off the motorway so lanes one and two (of four) are closed. “
Traffic monitors INRIX report: “Two lanes closed due to serious fire on M1 Southbound from J28 A38 (Alfreton / Mansfield) to J26 A610 (Nottingham / Eastwood). Cameras show that there is a fire just off the motorway so lanes one and two (of four) are closed. “
Inrix has confirmed a “serious fire blowing smoke across the road” on the M1 this evening.
A spokesperson for the traffic monitoring service said: “Stationary traffic on the M1 southbound due to a serious fire blowing smoke across the road.
“The road is blocked, with cameras showing a fire just off the motorway.
“A diversion route is in operation via the hollow square symbol via the A38 southbound into Ripley and along the A610 to Kimberley.”
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service are working to extinguish the fire and National Highways Traffic Officers are providing assistance with traffic management on scene.
Diversion Route
Exit the M1 southbound at J28
Join the A38 westbound and continue for just under 6 miles towards Ripley
At the A610 Hartshay Interchange at Ripley, turn left and take the A610
Continue south-easterly around Ripley, through Codnor and continue onward to then re-join the M1 at J26
National Highways has warned of delays of up to 10 minutes on approach.
A spokesperson said: “All traffic is being held on the M1 southbound between J27 (Hucknall) and J26 (Nottingham) because of a large fire. Emergency services are on the scene. There are delays of up to 10 minutes on the approach.
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