M1 closed: Major motorway shut northbound within J31 due to 'standing water on carriageway' - traffic diverted
15th Dec 2025, 11:44am
A major motorway is closed northbound due to “standing water on the carriage”.
The M1 is closed northbound in Yorkshire within junction 31. National Highways says: “NEW INCIDENT #M1 northbound within J31 #Worksop#SouthYorkshire ROAD CLOSED.
“Due to standing water on the carriageway. Traffic being diverted off and on via the junction.
“30 min delay and 3 miles of congestion on approach.” Traffic cameras show the flood of water in the middle of the carriageway.
Cameras also show cars backed up. If you are due to travel on the motorway leave plenty of time.