The southbound lanes of the M1 were shut down last night due to a collision near Sheffield, prompting a swift response from emergency services, including an air ambulance. The incident occurred between junction 33 and junction 32 at the M18 Interchange, causing significant traffic congestion exacerbated by a separate breakdown nearby.
Inrix, a traffic monitoring service, reported, “M1 Southbound closed, long delays due to accident from J33 A630 (Catcliffe/Sheffield/Rotherham) to J32 M18 (M18 interchange). One lane closed and queueing traffic due to broken down vehicle on M1 Southbound from J34 A631 Tinsley Viaduct (Meadowhall) to J33 A630 (Catcliffe/Sheffield/Rotherham).”
Good news for commuters as the M1 has reopened following the completion of investigation and recovery work by South Yorkshire Police. The closure, which was initially expected to last through rush hour, ended as recovery operations concluded.
National Highways announced the reopening of the M1 southbound between J33 (Rotherham) and J32 (M18) after addressing two separate incidents at J33, including a slip lane crash and an on-road collision. They also confirmed normal traffic flow and wished safe travels to commuters.
Northbound commuters faced temporary lane closures between junctions J19 and J20 due to a minor collision, which has now been resolved as per National Highways data.
The M1 southbound entry slip at junction J33 witnessed another collision leading to further closures for southbound traffic. National Highways expects delays to persist overnight and into rush hour, with the slip lane incident anticipated to clear by 6 am.
The closure of the M1 in South Yorkshire, following a single vehicle collision between J33 and J32, caused disruption on the major roadway, drawing emergency services, including Yorkshire Air Ambulance, to the scene for investigation work.
Traffic chaos ensued on the M1 due to the series of crashes, impacting motorists and leading to delays. The closure of the southbound lanes between J33 and J32 was a result of the initial collision, with subsequent incidents adding to the congestion.
Moreover, a collision on the northbound lanes between junctions J19 and J20 contributed to traffic disruptions, though the situation was swiftly managed by National Highways.