Pothole on A1(M) motorway in South Yorkshire causes 45-minute delays

Emergency repairs to a pothole on the A1(M) motorway in South Yorkshire are causing delays of up to 45 minutes.
By Robert Cumber
Published 19th Jan 2021, 15:23 BST
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These photos show the extent of the damage on the northbound carriageway between junctions 35 for Wadworth and 36 for Doncaster.

Highways England said shortly after 3pm today, Tuesday, January 19, that the motorway had been closed northbound between junctions 35 and 36 for emergency roadworks, leading to delays of up to 45 minutes.

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A huge pothole on the A1(M) in South Yorkshire (pic: Highways England)A huge pothole on the A1(M) in South Yorkshire (pic: Highways England)
A huge pothole on the A1(M) in South Yorkshire (pic: Highways England)
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Drivers have been asked to allow extra time for their journeys, with 5.2 miles of congestion on the approach to junction 35.

A diversion is in place via the M18, A6182, A18 and A630.

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The pothole was discovered this morning but just the one lane was initially closed as emergency works were carried out, with the northbound carriageway only being fully closed this afternoon.

For the latest traffic updates, follow @HighwaysYORKS on Twitter or visit www.trafficengland.com.

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