Is the M1 open? Motorway reopens after earlier collision collision in South Yorkshire closed southbound carriageway

Both carriageways of the M1 were closed between J36 (Tankersley) and J37 (Barnsley) in South Yorkshire earlier this morning following a serious collision. The northbound carriageway reopened at around 10am, while the southbound carriageway was reopened into the afternoon.

National Highways said in a travel update at the time: “The M1 in South Yorkshire is closed southbound between J37 (Barnsley) and J36 (Tankersley) due to a serious collision involving a car. Shortly after midnight South Yorkshire Police, Emergency Services and National Highways attended the scene of a serious collision involving a car which left the carriageway.

“Full closures were installed on both the north and southbound carriageway. Shortly after 1am traffic within the closure was released from the scene and clear by 3am.

“Due to the severity of the incident collision and forensic investigation needs to be carried out with daylight on the southbound carriageway which is currently ongoing at the scene by the South Yorkshire Police collision investigations team. Also working at the scene are recovery and clear-up teams.”

The travel service confirmed that the full motorway has reopened to traffic in an update this afternoon. National Highways: Yorkshire said in a post on social media: “The #M1 in #SouthYorkshire is NOW OPEN between J37 #Barnsley and J36 #Hoyland following a serious collision earlier. Thanks for your patience. Have a safe onward journey.”