The northbound M18 was closed between junctions 6 and 7 this afternoon due to a multi-vehicle crash following an earlier incident in which a car flipped over on its roof.
It has been a difficult day for motorists using the M18 with multiple incidents on the northbound carriageway causing severe delays. Previous incidents near the junction with the M1 have now been cleared up.
The closure near exit 6 had been in effect since around 9:45 am this morning. Emergency services were on the scene and National Highways estimated that the road would remain closed past noon.
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A Highways England spokesperson said on social media: “The M18 in South Yorkshire is CLOSED northbound between J6 (Thorne) and J7 (for M62) due to a multi-vehicle collision. Emergency services are present. More information , including detour details to follow.”
Traffic was previously stopped as it approached a scene between Junction 1 and Junction 2 in South Yorkshire. There were long delays on the route after an incident caused a car to roll over on its roof.
Emergency services responded and it is unclear at this time if there are any casualties. The M18 has now reopened.
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15:32key event
A National Highways spokesman said: “The M18 in SouthYorkshire is now OPEN northbound between J6 (Thorne) and J7 (for M62) following an earlier multi-vehicle collision. No delays or congestion have currently been reported. Thank you for your patience”.
11:48key event
National Highways has moved the estimate for the reopening time of the highway to 2:15 pm this afternoon.
11:19Gregory Ford
A National Highways spokesperson said: “The #M18 in South Yorkshire remains closed northbound between J6 (Thorne) and J7 (for M62) due to a multi-vehicle collision.
“Traffic trapped within the closure continues to be released beyond the scene of the incident. There are 2 miles of congestion approaching the closure.”
10:36Gregory Ford
A National Highways spokesman said: “Traffic trapped within the closure of the #M18 northbound in South Yorkshire between J6 (Thorne) and J7 (for M62) is now being released past the scene of the incident.
“Thank you for your patience if it has stopped. The road remains closed to all other traffic at this time.”
10:25 a.m.Gregory Ford
The latest estimate from National Highways suggests the M18 will be closed until after midday. In an incident report they said: “The event is expected to clear between 12:30 and 12:45.”
10:00Gregory Ford
back to normal Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:00 and 10:15 on February 14, 2023
Delay There are currently 15 minute delays against expected traffic
09:59Gregory Ford
A disabled vehicle near the M1 junction of the M18 has already been removed from the carriageway.
09:56Gregory Ford
It is recommended that diverted traffic follow the hollow square diversion symbol:
09:55Gregory Ford
National Highways said: “The M18 in South Yorkshire remains closed northbound between J6 (Thorne) and J7 (for M62) due to a multi-vehicle collision. Emergency services remain present.”
09:48Gregory Ford
An AA report said: “Severe delays of 18 minutes and increasing delays on the northbound M18 between J6 A614 Selby Road (Thorne) and M18 (M62 interchange). Average speed five mph.”
09:45key event
09:22Gregory Ford
Drivers using the Waze navigation service are reporting bumper-to-bumper traffic on the M18 from Rotherham to Thurcroft, with speeds as low as 3mph.
Bumper-to-bumper traffic has also been reported from Thurcroft to Bramley, with speeds of 5 mph. In addition, drivers are also setting up alerts for foggy conditions in the area.
Image: Waze
09:14Gregory Ford
Location The northbound M18 between the M1 and J1 junction
Reason damaged vehicle
State currently active
time to clear The event is expected to disappear between 09:45 and 10:00 on February 14, 2023
back to normal Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on February 14, 2023
Delay There are currently 30 minute delays against expected traffic
09:13Gregory Ford
Traffic is clear on the main section of the M18, but there are still delays at the M1 junction. A National Highways report said a disabled vehicle is causing some congestion. 30 minute delays.
08:49Gregory Ford
08:42Gregory Ford
The traffic has already been released, but there are still delays in the area. An AA report stated: “Severe delays of 39 minutes and increasing delays on northbound M18 between M1 J32 and J2 A1(M)J35. Average speed five mph.”
08:36Gregory Ford
08:27Gregory Ford
time to clear The event is expected to disappear between 09:30 and 09:45 on February 14, 2023
back to normal Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on February 14, 2023
Delay There are currently 30 minute delays against expected traffic
08:25Gregory Ford
08:20Gregory Ford
An AA report on delay times on the route said: “Severe delays of 37 minutes and increasing delays on the M18 northbound between the M1 J32 (M18 interchange) and J2 A1(M)J35. Average speed five mph.”
08:19Gregory Ford
An update from the Inrix traffic and travel service said: “All traffic has temporarily stopped and queued traffic due to an accident on the northbound M18 after J1 A631 Bawtry Road (bramley). Congestion at the M1/M18 interchange”.
