Diversion routes have been published after a section of the M1 was closed in both directions due to a lorry fire.
The M1 has been closed in both directions between J23 (Loughborough) and J23a (for East Midlands Airport) due to a lorry fire which was reported to Leicestershire Police at around 1pm on March 14.
Highways England have said that prior to the fire, the lorry collided with a significant amount of nearside barrier including on an elevated bridge section.
As a result, "significant damage" has been caused which will need to be assessed and repaired.
The vehicle has also ruptured its fuel tank, spilling diesel onto the road surface.
Highways England also stated that there was approximately three and a half miles of congestion in both directions approaching the closures.
Road users travelling northbound are advised to follow the solid diamond diversion symbols on road signs.
- Exit the M1 northbound at J23 and take the 1st exit onto the A512 westbound
- Continue westbound on the A512 for 8 miles until the junction with the A42 J13 at Ashby-de-la-Zouch
- Join the A42 northbound and continue for 8.6 miles
- Merge back onto the M1 northbound at J23A
Road users travelling southbound are advised to follow the hollow diamond diversion symbol on road signs.
- Exit the M1 southbound at J23a and take the free flow slip road onto the A42 south/westbound
- Continue on the A42 for 8.6 miles to J13 at Ashby-de-la-Zouch
- At the interchange, take the 1st exit (left) onto the A512
- Continue westbound along the A512 for 8 miles until the M1 J23 interchange
- At the interchange, take the 3rd exit and re-join the M1 southbound
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