A1 closure near West Yorkshire: Update as dramatic pictures show lorry overturning
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National Highways confirmed the closure on Saturday (April 15) of the northbound carriageway, between Junction 38 (near Hampole) and Junction 39 (Barnsdale Bar), due to a collision involving a lorry. The lorry has lost part of its load which will require specialist clear up work.
There was approximately a mile of traffic on the approach to junction 38.
Work to recover the vehicle has now been completed, National Highways has confirmed. Follow our live blog to see how the incident unfolded and traffic updates.
A1M closure near West Yorkshire: Motorway shut northbound after lorry overturns
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Recovery work taking place
Recovery work has been taking place to remove the overturned lorry. National Highways shared this picture from the scene:
Diversion route to follow
National Highways has released further information, confirming the closure on the northbound carriageway between Junction 38 (near Hampole) and Junction 39 (Barnsdale Bar) is due to a collision involving a lorry. The lorry has lost part of its load which will require specialist clear up work.
There is approximately two miles of traffic on the approach to junction 38. National Highways Traffic Officers and service providers are on scene.
Diversion route
Road users are advised to follow the hollow triangle diversion symbol on road signs:
- Exit the A1 at J38, turn left onto the A638
- Travel on the A638 towards North Elmsall
- At Dale Lane Roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Wrangbrook Lane
- Continue on Wrangbrook Lane and rejoin the A1 at J39 (Barnsdale Bar)
Drivers are being urged to plan ahead as disruption is expected for some time.
‘Severe’ incident causing disruption on A1
National Highways says the crash on the northbound carriageway happened between the A638 and the junction with the A639. It expects the closure to remain in place until around 5.30pm and has classed the incident as ‘severe’ in terms of the level of disruption to traffic.
