M1 Traffic Delays After Lorry Fire Between Chesterfield and Mansfield – Latest Travel Update

%%UKNIP_TAG_0%%Motorists travelling on the %%UKNIP_TAG_1%%M1 motorway%%UKNIP_TAG_2%% are facing delays this morning following a %%UKNIP_TAG_3%%lorry fire%%UKNIP_TAG_4%% between %%UKNIP_TAG_5%%Junction 29 (Chesterfield)%%UKNIP_TAG_6%% and %%UKNIP_TAG_7%%Junction 28 (Mansfield)%%UKNIP_TAG_8%%.%%UKNIP_TAG_9%% %%UKNIP_TAG_10%%Emergency services were called to the scene early on Monday (April 28), where a lorry had caught fire, forcing traffic to come to a complete standstill while crews tackled the blaze.%%UKNIP_TAG_11%% %%UKNIP_TAG_12%%Two lanes have since reopened to traffic, but recovery operations for the %%UKNIP_TAG_13%%burnt-out lorry%%UKNIP_TAG_14%% are ongoing. Minor delays remain in the area, and drivers are being urged to allow extra travel time and check traffic updates before setting off.%%UKNIP_TAG_15%% %%UKNIP_TAG_16%%Traffic Update%%UKNIP_TAG_17%% %%UKNIP_TAG_18%% %%UKNIP_TAG_19%% %%UKNIP_TAG_20%%%%UKNIP_TAG_21%%Location%%UKNIP_TAG_22%%: M1 southbound between J29 (Chesterfield) and J28 (Mansfield)%%UKNIP_TAG_23%% %%UKNIP_TAG_24%% %%UKNIP_TAG_25%% %%UKNIP_TAG_26%%%%UKNIP_TAG_27%%Current Status%%UKNIP_TAG_28%%: Two lanes open, recovery work ongoing%%UKNIP_TAG_29%% %%UKNIP_TAG_30%% %%UKNIP_TAG_31%% %%UKNIP_TAG_32%%%%UKNIP_TAG_33%%Delays%%UKNIP_TAG_34%%: Minor delays reported%%UKNIP_TAG_35%% %%UKNIP_TAG_36%% %%UKNIP_TAG_37%% %%UKNIP_TAG_38%%%%UKNIP_TAG_39%%Advice%%UKNIP_TAG_40%%: Allow extra time for journeys and drive cautiously through the area.%%UKNIP_TAG_41%% %%UKNIP_TAG_42%% %%UKNIP_TAG_43%% %%UKNIP_TAG_44%%Highways officials and fire crews have worked quickly to contain the fire and clear the scene, but disruption is likely to continue throughout the morning peak period.%%UKNIP_TAG_45%% %%UKNIP_TAG_46%%Stay Updated%%UKNIP_TAG_47%% %%UKNIP_TAG_48%%For real-time traffic updates, motorists can check %%UKNIP_TAG_49%%Highways England’s%%UKNIP_TAG_50%% traffic service or follow %%UKNIP_TAG_51%%@HighwaysEMIDS%%UKNIP_TAG_52%% on X (formerly Twitter).%%UKNIP_TAG_53%% %%UKNIP_TAG_54%%Drivers are reminded to keep their distance from recovery vehicles and to stay alert as lane closures and congestion continue to affect this section of the %%UKNIP_TAG_55%%M1 motorway%%UKNIP_TAG_56%%.%%UKNIP_TAG_57%% %%UKNIP_TAG_58%% %%UKNIP_TAG_59%%