M1 southbound: Lanes reopened after sheep forced traffic to be stopped on motorway near Leeds
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Traffic was stopped between junctions 41 and 40 on the M1 southbound – due to the presence of sheep on the carriageway.
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Live updates as sheep stop M1 southbound traffic
Traffic stoppage confirmation
A tweet shared by National Highways read: “The M1 southbound between J41 and J40 for Wakefield, traffic has been temporarily STOPPED due to sheep on the carriageway. We will keep you updated.”
Sheep rounded up - but there is still congestion
National Highways have tweeted: “Sheep rounded up and all lanes reopened on the M1 southbound between J41 and J40. There is still approx. 2 miles congestion on approach. Please allow extra time for these delays to clear.”