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Major Motorway Closed Due to Fire
National Highways said fire crews are extinguishing a field fire and traffic officers are managing a diversion with delays of up to 20 minutes.
- National Highways closed the M1 southbound between J28 and J26 on Tuesday after a "large fire" broke out in an adjacent field, bringing traffic to a halt.
- Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service responded to the blaze, which sent heavy smoke onto the motorway and forced emergency closure of the southbound carriageway.
- Drivers have been told to "expect delays" of up to 20 minutes with 2 miles of congestion building on the approach as lanes remain closed.
- Diversion traffic is advised to follow the hollow square symbol, exiting at J28, following the A38 to the A610 Hartshay Interchange at Ripley, through Codnor, and re-joining at J26.
- A 24/7 contact centre team is available on 0300 123 5000 for updates; officials advise travelers to "plan ahead" and consider delaying journeys to avoid congestion.
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