M1 junction 38 bridge repairs Barnsley: Is M1 still affected and when will work be completed?

Delays are continuing on the M1 in South Yorkshire, as emergency services are carrying out on a bridge

National Highways say one lane of the M1 northbound remains closed following emergency repairs to a defective bridge joint within junction 38, near Barnsley.

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They said in a statement today: “The northbound carriageway was closed at around 12.30pm on Monday 7 October following reports of a failed bridge joint and subsequent debris within Junction 38 (Haigh).”

“Assessments and partial repairs were carried out overnight, but one lane remains closed. There is also a 50mph limit in place.

“Work continues to repair the bridge joint and the remaining lane closure will only be lifted when it is safe to do so.”