Traffic M18 Rotherham: Northbound delays after traffic stopped due to lorry fire

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Motorists are being warned of 30 minute delays on approach following a lorry fire on the M18.

Traffic was brought to a halt on the M18 northbound between J1 (Rotherham) and J2 (A1M) due to a lorry fire on the hard shoulder.

National Highways tweeted that the fire service were in attendance, and all lanes have now re-opened.

There is currently a 30 minute delay on approach, but this is expected to begin easing.

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