UPDATE: Lane still closed on M1 between Thorpe Hesley and Meadowhall

The blocked lane on the M1 southbound between junction 35 at Thorpe Hesley and junction 34 at Meadowhall will now not be cleared until between 1.30pm and 1.45pm today.

Earlier today, three out of four lanes were closed due to an obstruction.

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