Obstruction causes delays on M1 in North Yorkshire

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 08:31 · Archive

An obstruction on the M1 southbound between junctions 47 and 46 caused traffic queues near the A1 (M) interchange on Monday morning.

An obstruction on the M1 southbound caused traffic delays in North Yorkshire on Monday morning. The incident affected the stretch between junction 47 (Garforth/Micklefield) and junction 46 (Leeds Colton/Garforth), close to the A1 (M) interchange.

According to AA Traffic News, traffic travelling towards Leeds was held up as a result of the obstruction. Further details about the nature of the obstruction or when the road was expected to clear were not reported.

How it is being reported

• 'Obstruction' blocking motorway in North YorkshireAA Traffic News is reporting queues close to junction 47 of the M1 and the interchange for the A1 (M).The Press (York) · 19 Oct, 07:58
• 'Obstruction' blocking motorway in North YorkshireAA Traffic News is reporting queues close to junction 47 of the M1 and the interchange for the A1 (M).Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 19 Oct, 07:58

In this story: M1 · North Yorkshire · A1 (M) · Garforth · Leeds · AA Traffic News

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