Gridlock after A617 closed this afternoon at M1 junction for Chesterfield

Chesterfield motorists have faced gridlock this afternoon after the A617 was closed at its junction with the M1.
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The Highways Agency East Midlands reported the busy route into Cesterfield was closed because of a collision.

The agency tweeted: “The A617 westbound at M1 Junction 29 (Chesterfield and Matlock) is currently closed due to a collision.

"Traffic officers are currently at scene.”

One resident said people planning to use the route should not bother as traffic was at an ‘absolute standstill’.

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