A1(M): Motorway closed near Leeds at Bramham Crossroads and A64 junction after 'significant oil spillage'
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National Highways has said that the motorway has been closed at junction 44 towards the A64 by Bramham Crossroads. All exit and entry slip roads on the roundabout have also been closed.
Those travelling are urged to plan ahead of your journeys.
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Live as A1(M) closed following 'significant oil spillage'
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Slip road from A1(M) northbound open
National Highways has stated that the fast slip road from the A1(M) northbound to the A64 eastbound is not affected.
The location of the closure
The AA reports: "Partially blocked and delays due to shed load on A64 both ways near A1(M) J44 (York / Tadcaster)."
Traffic steady
The live traffic map on the AA website appears to show that traffic has not been significantly affected by the closure.
Traffic building on southbound carriageway
Traffic is currently building on the southbound carriageway in the lead up to junction 44.
Road expected to remain closed
National Highways reports that the roads that have been affected by the closure are not expected to reopen until after 5pm.
Full statement as roundabout remains closed
National Highways has released the below statement about this incident:
Junction 44 of the A1M (Bramham Interchange) remains closed due to a significant oil spillage all around the roundabout. All exit and entry slips from the roundabout are currently closed. The fast slips from the A1M northbound to the A64 eastbound, and the A64 westbound to the A1M southbound, remain open.
National Highways was alerted to the incident at around 11.50am today. Specialist clean-up services are due to arrive shortly and National Highways aims to have the roundabout cleared up and safely reopened as soon as possible.
In the meantime, drivers planning to travel in the area are advised to allow extra time for their journeys or avoid the area if at all possible.
Further updates will be shared in due course via the X (Twitter) feed @HighwaysYorks. You can also contact National Highways by calling: 0300 123 5000 or via email: [email protected]
Road still closed almost eight hours later - as emergency resurfacing carried out
The A1(M) is still closed, almost eight hours after the "significant oil spillage" was first reported.
In an update, National Highways said: "Access to the A1(M) J44 (A64) at Bramham Crossroads remains CLOSED, including all exit and entry slip roads to and from the roundabout, following the earlier spillage.
"Emergency resurfacing will be taking place overnight.
"Please plan ahead."
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