Congestion on M1 in Derbyshire following lorry oil spill that caused lanes to close

There is still some traffic tailing back on the M1 southbound in Derbyshire this afternoon, after a lorry spilt oil across the motorway causing two lanes to close.

By Lizzie Day

Published 13th Aug 2021, 09:46 BST

Updated 13th Aug 2021, 12:30 BST

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Highways England temporarily closed two lanes of traffic between Junctions 29 and 28 on the M1 earlier today (Friday, August 13) following the incident.

Recovery workers removed the lorry which caused the spillage and the oil has now been cleared off the carriageway.

All lanes are now reopen on the motorway southbound, however some congestion remains between Junctions 29A and 29.

There is currently congestion between southbound between Junction 29A and 29 on the M1 following an oil spill earlier this morning. Credit: Highways England.

There is currently congestion between southbound between Junction 29A and 29 on the M1 following an oil spill earlier this morning. Credit: Highways England.

Highways England have warned there could be delays of 25 minutes in the area following the temporary lane closure.

Motorists are urged to plan additional time to complete their journeys.

In a tweet, Highways England East Midlands wrote: “UPDATE - #M1 southbound between J29 (#Heath #A617) and J28 (#Broadmeadows #A38). All lanes have reopened. Delays of 25 minutes remain in the area. Please allow additional time for your journey this morning.”

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